(Compact Main Platform)-based concept battery electric model. Mercedes-Benz will make the global debut of the CLA L long-wheelbase battery electric sedan. Cadillac will exhibit four battery electric models such as the Lyriq-V high-performance luxury SUV. Japanese automakers: Toyota will exhibit all bZ-series models and make the global debut of the new bZ7 sedan. Nissan will exhibit the N7 battery electric sedan and make the global debut of a New ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Auto Shanghai 2025: Toyota premieres all-new bZ7 and Lexus ES On April 23, Toyota Motor announced at Auto Shanghai 2025 that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. Toyota unveiled the all-new bZ7 BEV, developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), and Intelligent ElectroMobili...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

d with Huawei and CATL; and GAC Hyptec will debut a new concept shooting brake. For commercial vehicles, GAC Lingcheng will exhibit a technological and aesthetic concept pickup truck. Joint-venture brands: GAC Honda will exhibit the newly launched P7 electric SUV, and GAC Toyota will unveil the new bZ7 electric sedan. In addition to new models, GAC Group will showcase AI technology achievements such as flying cars and embodied AI robots, which fu...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Yamaha’s speaker system adopted for Toyota’s EV Yamaha Corporation (Yamaha) announced that its automotive speaker system has been adopted for the new bZ3X electric vehicle (EV), which was released in China by GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Toyota). The automotive speaker system was jointly developed with partners including Toyota Motor Corporation and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. In the EV cabin that offers high quietness, users can ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Toyoda Gosei develops ultra-thin register for car air-conditioning adopted for Toyota bZ3X Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that it has developed a thinner register for car air conditioning. In recent years, the demand for thinner instrument panels has increased for more spacious cabin and better forward visibility. A traditional register which is one of the components of instrument panel, has multiple fins to control airflow. As a...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

Desay SV provides intelligent driving domain controller for GAC Toyota’s bZ3X SUV Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) provided the IPU04 high-performance intelligent driving domain controller for the bZ3X, GAC Toyota’s first battery electric SUV, for Level 2++ advanced intelligent driving features. The IPU04 greatly enhances the intelligent computing capabilities of the bZ3X, enabling quick response and precise decision-making un...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

el with a battery capacity of 57.7 kWh has a cruising range of 455 km, while the model with 77.0 kWh battery has a cruising range of 600 km. C-HR+ also offers the option of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Its launch in Europe is scheduled for the second half of 2025. The midsize electric SUV bZ4X receives an update. It offers the options of two kinds of batteries of 57.7 kWh and 73.1 kWh. The latter version, along with the more efficient e...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

in areas featuring access to grocery stores, restaurants, shopping malls and other activities. In addition to the infrastructure collaboration, EVgo also recently extended its charging program with Toyota that provides one year of complimentary charging for drivers who buy or lease the 2025 Toyota bZ4X battery EV crossover.  (Toyota release on March 11, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

GAC Toyota launches bZ3X intelligent electric SUV On March 6, GAC Toyota launched the bZ3X intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in two 430km-range, four 520km-range, and one 610km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 159,800. The bZ3X adopts the design concepts of “Robust” and “Purity” with a strong sense of technology and advancement, featuring streamlined blade-styled transverse lights and tail...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

pavilion at BMGE 2025 featured four unique zones, each offering a different experience that reflects the company's multi-pathway approach. The multi-pathway zone showcased Toyota’s advanced electrified and alternative fuel technologies. This zone featured Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) like the bZ4X and URBAN BEV concept, fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with the Hilux FCEV, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with the PRIUS Cut Section, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

Toyota lowers price of bZ4X BEV in U.S. for 2025 On December 17, Toyota announced that the battery electric 2025 bZ4X is starting at a lower MSRP with a reduction of up to USD 6,000.  Five grades (XLE FWD, XLE AWD, Nightshade AWD, Limited FWD, and Limited AWD) are available, including the newly added Nightshade. The 2025 bZ4X is expected to start arriving at Toyota’s U.S. dealerships in early 2025 with an MSRP being reduced nearly 14%, to USD ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/27

Auto Guangzhou 2024: GAC Toyota exhibits bZ3X electric SUV On November 15, at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, GAC Toyota exhibited the bZ3X intelligent battery electric SUV. The bZ3X measures 4,600mm long, 1,875mm wide, and 1,645mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,765mm. It is equipped with a 1.14-square-meter panoramic sunroof with an electric sunshade. The bZ3X comes standard with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. It is powered by the Momenta 5.0 advanced ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

Auto Guangzhou 2024: FAW Toyota exhibits bZ3C electric SUV On November 15, at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, FAW Toyota exhibited the bZ3C battery electric SUV, a sporty crossover model co-developed with Toyota and BYD Toyota EV Technology Co., Ltd. (BTET). Developed on the “Reboot” concept, the bZ3C is designed with features such as contrasting body colors, a newly upgraded hammerhead shark-styled family front fascia, stereoscopic diamond-cutting...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

tric vehicles (EVs). Nissan’s new EV has made its debut. The N7 sedan developed by Nissan’s joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corporation offers an advanced driver assistance system through an alliance with Momenta, a Chinese autonomous driving start-up. GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. displayed the bZ3X SUV-type EV, and FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. exhibited the bZ3C crossover EV. Lexus showcased the Lx700h equipped with a new hybrid system. Honda ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/18

Toyota UK and Uber partner to promote adoption of EVs On November 14, Toyota UK announced a new partnership with Uber to promote the adoption of battery electric vehicles among Uber drivers in the UK. Over 1,000 orders have already been placed for Toyota and Lexus EVs, including the Toyota bZ4X SUV, a key focus of the program.  Both companies introduced financing plans, offering 0% APR over up to 60 months through Toyota Financial Services, to m...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/16

and is scheduled for launch in the first half of 2025. In addition, a new EV plant will be commissioned at the end of 2024. In the next three years, more than three Architecture W-based EVs covering the mid-to-high-end sedan and large SUV segments will be introduced. GAC Toyota will unveil the new bZ3X intelligent battery electric SUV, which takes the lead in adopting a Level 2++ end-to-end advanced intelligent driving solution among joint-ventu...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13

China releases 10th list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks” On October 18, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (10th List)”. The selected battery electric models consist of 47 passenger vehicles (including FAW Toyota’s bZ3C and Dongfeng Forthing’s Xinghai S7), 54 buses, 55 trucks, a...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/22

and Lexus battery electric vehicle customers with complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City for three years through October 14, 2027. Revel currently operates four high-volume fast charging stations open 24/7 offering both NACS and CCS plug types. Supplying Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ battery EV customers with complimentary access to Revel’s charging network supports Toyota’s goals to increase widespread adopti...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

Green NCAP releases results of BYD SEAL U, Kia EV6, Toyota bZ4X, Peugeot 308, VW Taigo, and Kia Ceed On September 26, Green NCAP released ratings of a few EVs and ICE powered vehicles, featuring the electric BYD SEAL U, Kia EV6, and Toyota bZ4X and gasoline-powered Kia Ceed, diesel Peugeot 308, and gasoline Volkswagen Taigo. Toyota bZ4X electric SUV leads with 5 green stars and a 97% average score. It excels in efficiency with a grid-to-battery o...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

EV in the U.S. in 2023, Subaru upgraded the 2024 model with faster charging and new features. The 2024 Solterra gets up to 227 miles range with a 72.8 kWh battery. It can also fast charge (10% to 80%) in around 35 minutes, about half the time it took in the previous model. While based on Toyota’s bZ4X, the Solterra comes with additional features, including a DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System and EyeSight Driver Assist, as standard. (mul...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21