Toyota unveils bZ4X Touring electric SUV, set for European launch in spring 2026 On May 15, Toyota unveiled the bZ4X Touring, a new addition to its all-electric bZ4X lineup. The bZ4X Touring is 140 mm longer and 20 mm taller than the standard bZ4X, with overall dimensions of 4,830 mm in length and 1,670 mm in height. The vehicle will be available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions, both equipped with a 74.7 kWh (gross capacity) lithium...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Toyota’s restyled 2026 bZ electric SUV adds range, exterior updates On May 13, Toyota announced its 2026 bZ Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). For model year 2026, the model makes advancements in range, output, charging performance, restyled exterior with front-end design changes to fascia and lighting, and slimmer dash board inside. The model also receives a name change, switching from the Toyota bZ4X to the Toyota bZ, simplifying the name for c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

carbon-neutral society. In its course, Toyota will be introducing three new EVs. Toyota C-HR+, the all-new compact electric SUV based on the e-TNGA platform, is the latest addition of powertrain range to the existing C-HR models. It comes with the option of two different batteries; the model 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 t...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

rst announced in April 2023, Toyota’s “Empact” vision aims to aid the transition to a future of electrified vehicle transport as part of Toyota’s broader mission of providing “mobility for all.”  “Together with EVgo, we are supporting broader access to charging infrastructure for all battery EV drivers, including those driving Toyota and Lexus BEVs,” said Toyota Motor North America’s General Manager of EV Charging Solutions Jam...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

ty Global Expo 2025 (BMGE 2025). Toyota's 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 v...

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

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

Toyota, Revel offer DC fast charging for Toyota and Lexus BEV customers in NYC On October 15, Toyota Motor North America and Revel announced an agreement to provide Toyota 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 typ...

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

nth for 36 months and USD 0 down, Subaru’s Solterra is currently one of the best lease deals (EV or ICE) in the U.S. After launching its first 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,...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

Toyota joins IONNA North American high-powered charging network On July 10, Toyota Motor North America announced that it has joined seven other OEMs as an investor in IONNA to support the buildout of its high-powered charging network for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across North America. This will allow Toyota and Lexus customers access to the public network of DC fast chargers IONNA will begin deploying later in 2024 and continue to build ou...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

Toyota, Pepco team up to research vehicle-to-grid tech in Maryland On June 17, Toyota Motor North America and local energy utility Pepco announced they are working together on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using a Toyota bZ4X.  This collaborative effort will explore bidirectional power flow technology that will allow BEV owners to not only charge their vehicle’s battery but also send power back to the loca...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

er i-FORCE engine, with 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque, paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.  4Runner’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, which  pairs the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated into the eight-speed transmission, feeding off a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack that creates a total system output of up to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, is tandard on the TRD Pro, Trailhunter and Platinum models. 4...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/11

Toyota to provide WeFlex with 165 battery electric bZ4X SUV in UK On March 21 Toyota UK announced that WeFlex placed an order for 165 battery electric bZ4Z SUVs, with a total retail value of GBP 7 million. “To significantly reduce vehicle-based carbon emissions, Britain needs more EVs, and the Ride-Hailing industry is a huge part of that. We remain on a mission to ensure that drivers have access to the biggest range of affordable EVs.” commen...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26

Toyota Europe unveiled BEV line-up and advanced battery technologies On December 4, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) revealed details of its products and technologies which will move toward zero emissions in Europe, showcasing Urban SUV and Sport Crossover concepts among the six dedicated battery electric vehicles by 2026. The lineup includes the bZ4X SUV model based on last year's compact SUV concept. Toyota also shared insights into post-2026 battery ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/04

Auto Guangzhou 2023: GAC Toyota launches new Platinum sub-brand, Platinum 4X SUV On November 17, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, GAC Toyota launched the new Platinum sub-brand and the Platinum 4X, the first Platinum battery electric SUV previously named bZ4X. The vehicle is available in four variants with 2WD and 4WD layouts. Prices range from CNY 179,800 to CNY 238,800. The 2WD variants are powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor (150kW/266....

News  Updated at: 2023/11/22

Toyota collaborates with San Diego Gas & Electric for V2G research Toyota Motor North America and the San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) will collaborate on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles using a Toyota bZ4X. The research will focus on bidirectional power flow technology which enables battery electric vehicles to charge from the electric grid and discharge electricity into the grid. The two companies will also ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/15

higher-capacity commercial automotive hydrogen storage tank was introduced. For hydrogen use, models such as the 2nd-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the hydrogen-powered Corolla Cross were unveiled. In the Intelligentization exhibition area, Toyota debuted the concept vehicle of the bZ4X-based battery electric Robotaxi co-developed with Pony.ai and exhibited the Toyota Space intelligent cockpit planned and developed by a team of T...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/08

Concept vehicle of first Pony.ai-Toyota co-developed battery electric Robotaxi exhibited at 6th CIIE On November 5, Pony.ai and Toyota co-introduced and exhibited the concept vehicle of the first co-developed battery electric Robotaxi at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE). Based on the GAC Toyota bZ4X platform for battery electric vehicles, the model will be equipped with the 7th-generation Pony.ai Level 4 ADK (Autonomous Driving Kit)...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/07

ric crossover in 2025 in Georgetown, Kentucky for Subaru shortly after it starts building its own version, tentatively named the bZ5X, according to people familiar with the matter.The strategy follows a recent collaboration between the two companies in which Toyota began assembly of both the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra electric crossovers in Japan. Like the upcoming bZ5X, the Subaru crossover is expected to receive its batteries from the pla...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/02