red by a 2.8-liter diesel engine with manual or automatic transmission depending on the variant.The Travo-e, available exclusively as a Double Cab 4TREX, features a dual-motor AWD system with a combined output of 196 HP and torque of 205 Nm (front) plus 269 Nm (rear), paired with a 59.2 kWh battery providing an NEDC range of up to 315 km. It supports AC charging up to 10 kW and DC fast charging up to 125 kW. Other models on display ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Sumitomo Riko’s cooling pipe hose resin tube adopted for Toyota’s bZ4X EV Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Riko) announced that its resin tube for cooling pipe hoses has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X electric vehicle (EV). The resin tube is mounted on an underfloor area from the vehicle front to the rear and near the e-axle and other motor parts. The resin tube, which is made of a low-cost, lightweight resin material, ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Toyota Australia to launch all-electric C-HR in mid-2027 Announced on November 11, 2025, Toyota confirmed that the all-new C-HR BEV will launch in Australia in mid-2027. The compact electric SUV will join the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring, further expanding Toyota Australia’s BEV lineup.  Developed as a dedicated BEV, the model offers strong range, practical charging options, and the model’s signature styling. Unlike the hybrid C-HR, it uses Toyota...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Toyota announces prices and model range for new bZ4X mid-size electric SUV in UK On October 22, Toyota UK announced prices and updates for the new bZ4X in UK, featuring significant technical upgrades. The model offers two new battery options: 57.7 kWh and 73.1 kWh, paired with revised eAxles for greater power and efficiency, extending the driving range up to 352 miles. Charging improvements include a 22-kW on-board AC charger and a new battery pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Prime Planet Energy & Solutions begins mass production of new BEV battery at Himeji Plant in Japan On October 9, Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc. (hereinafter “PPES”), a joint venture (JV) between Toyota and Panasonic, announced that it has started up a new production line at its Himeji Plant and begun mass production of a new model of prismatic lithium-ion battery for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). A new BEV battery will be installed...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Toyota Thailand launches new Yaris Ativ HEV, opens online pre-booking for updated bZ4X EV On August 21, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand introduced the new Yaris Ativ HEV, bringing hybrid efficiency to its popular subcompact sedan. Offered in two variants, HEV Premium and HEV GR Sport, the HEV Premium combines a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine paired with a Lithium-ion battery and an E-CVT automatic transmission, delivering 111 hp and class-leading...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

GIIAS 2025: Toyota debuts Indonesia-made new bZ4X BEV; presents heritage and xEV solutions Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) is participating in GIIAS 2025, showcasing up to 30 vehicles, including two heritage models: the Corolla KE20 (introduced in Indonesia in 1971) and the Toyota Kijang Buaya Generation One, launched in 1977, celebrating Toyota’s 54-year legacy in Indonesia. At the event, Toyota unveiled the locally pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Toyota UK reveals updated bZ4X electric SUV with better range On June 10, Toyota UK unveiled the updated bZ4X electric SUV, enhancing driving and charging performance, as well as interior and exterior design. The SUV now rides on an upgraded BEV platform with new eAxles, batteries, suspension, and chassis tuning. The vehicle now offers two battery choices: a 57.7 kWh pack (FWD only) and a larger 73.1 kWh option (FWD and AWD). A new 22 kW onboard ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

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

h America (TMNA) from May 19 to 21. The new bZ Woodland is scheduled to go on sale in North America in early 2026.    •    Toyota is introducing the new bZ Woodland along with the bZ and Toyota C-HR as a BEV lineup to cover SUVs, a major segment of the North American market.    •    The bZ4X Touring, the Japanese domestic model of the bZ Woodland is scheduled to launch in Japan around spring 2026. It measures 4,830 mm long, 1,860 mm w...

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

approach toward achieving a 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...

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