# Toyota bZ4X

> The Toyota bZ4X is Toyota's first mass-market battery electric compact crossover SUV, co-developed with Subaru on the shared e-TNGA platform. Launched in 2022 as the vanguard of Toyota's 'beyond Zero' electrification strategy, it pairs Japanese reliability engineering with Subaru all-wheel-drive know-how. A major 2025-2026 refresh addressed early criticisms with a larger battery, dramatically faster charging, up to 338 horsepower, and a renamed North American identity: simply the Toyota bZ.

- **Created by:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Launched:** 2022
- **Platforms:** hardware
- **Pricing:** Paid - Starting MSRP approximately $37,000-$38,000 USD for base 2025/2026 XLE FWD. Limited trims and AWD variants range up to approximately $48,000-$50,000. Earlier model years launched near $42,000. Price cuts in 2024-2025 made the vehicle more competitive. Not eligible for US Inflation Reduction Act credits due to Japanese assembly.
- **Key features:** e-TNGA Platform, Dual eAxle Motors, NACS Charging, Battery Pre-Conditioning, X-MODE AWD

## Features

- **e-TNGA Platform** — Toyota's first dedicated EV architecture, co-developed with Subaru, enabling flat-floor cabin layout and balanced weight distribution.
- **Dual eAxle Motors** — 2026 AWD models produce 338 hp with silicon carbide semiconductors - a 50% increase over the original model.
- **NACS Charging** — 2026 North American models adopt the Tesla Supercharger-compatible North American Charging Standard with Plug & Charge.
- **Battery Pre-Conditioning** — Upgraded heat pump warms the battery before DC fast charging, cutting 10-80% charge times to approximately 30 minutes.
- **X-MODE AWD** — Subaru-derived all-wheel-drive system with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes plus hill descent control.
- **Solar Roof Option** — Optional roof-mounted solar panel estimated to add up to 1,800 km (1,100 miles) of range per year.
- **Toyota Safety Sense** — Standard suite including automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
- **Yoke Steering (select markets)** — Optional steer-by-wire system with aircraft-style yoke available in some markets, notably China.

## Achievements

- 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2022)
- IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (2025 model year)
- 5-star JNCAP rating from Japan's NASVA
- First vehicle built on Toyota-Subaru e-TNGA platform
- First Toyota model in the 'beyond Zero' EV series
- One of official VIP vehicles at 2022 G20 Bali summit
- First Toyota BEV produced in Indonesia (2025)

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — Major refresh unveiled for 2026 model year: renamed Toyota bZ in North America, new 74.7 kWh battery, up to 338 hp AWD, NACS port, battery pre-conditioning, 14-inch touchscreen with physical knobs.
- **2025-11** — Refreshed bZ4X launched in Indonesia with local production starting - first Toyota BEV manufactured in ASEAN region.
- **2026-02** — Extended-length bZ4X Touring / bZ Woodland / Subaru Trailseeker variants launched in Japan, North America, and Europe.
- **2026-04** — Toyota bZ4X officially launched in Malaysia in facelift guise alongside Hilux BEV and Urban Cruiser BEV.

## Links

- Website: https://www.toyota.com/electric
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toyota-motor-corporation
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Toyota
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToyotaUSA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toyotausa
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toyota

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