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 to premiere new bZ Woodland BEV model in North America On May 15, Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in North America as it continues to address customer needs in each region.  The new bZ Woodland will premiere at a new vehicle launch event hosted by Toyota Motor North 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 ...

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

Toyota premieres 3 EVs in Europe, including all-new midsize SUV C-HR+ On March 12, Toyota announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in Europe as part of its multi-pathway 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 wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Toyota, EVgo open first “Empact” fast charging stations in California On March 11, Toyota Motor North America and EVgo Inc. announced the opening of the first DC fast charging (DCFC) stations in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California, built through Toyota’s “Empact” vision. The new co-branded stations, owned and operated by EVgo, each serve up to eight vehicles simultaneously and exclusively feature 350 kW fast chargers. First announce...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Bharat Mobility 2025: Toyota Kirloskar Motor showcases its product range and advance technologies On January 17, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) presented its products and advanced technologies at Auto Expo - The Motor Show, Bharat Mobility 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 T...

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

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, the Solterra comes with additional features, including a DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System and EyeSight Driver Assist, as sta...

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

JV among GAC Toyota, Toyota China, and Pony.ai established On May 1, Zhuifeng Intelligent Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., a Robotaxi joint venture (JV) among GAC Toyota, Toyota China, and Pony.ai, was established, with a registered capital of CNY 798 million. For the first phase, the new company plans to introduce 1,000 bZ4X Level 4 unmanned Robotaxis to provide unmanned mobility services in major Chinese first-tier cities via Pony.ai’s opera...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/08

Auto China 2024: Pony.ai to launch 1,000 bZ4X Robotaxis on Chinese market with Toyota China, GAC Toyota On April 25, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Pony.ai, Toyota China, and GAC Toyota announced that the registration of a tripartite joint venture is nearing completion, and that they plan to launch 1,000 bZ4X Robotaxis on the Chinese market for the first phase. After rolling off the production line, these Robotaxis will seamlessly gain access...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/30

Toyota introduces sixth-gen 2025 4Runner ahead of fall U.S. market launch On April 9, Toyota introduced the all-new sixth-gen 2025 Toyota 4Runner ahead of U.S. market launch in fall 2024. The three-row 2025 4Runner will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tahara plant in Japan on Toyota’s body-on-frame TNGA-F global truck platform, shared with the Tacoma, Land Cruiser, Tundra and Sequoia, with a high-strength boxed, steel-ladder frame, mul...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/11

chigan.  Experts from the automotive and mobility sectors will share insight on the latest technical advancements, regulations, standards, and consumer expectations impacting the mobility industry. New for 2024:•    Keynote Speakers: Doug Field, Ford Motor Company; Avinash Balachandran, Ph.D., Toyota Research Institute; and Jeremiah Golston, Qualcomm.•    Leadership Summit will features executives from Stellantis, Volkswagen, Honda, Luci...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/06

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 Malaysia presents Beyond Zero initiative; showcases HEV, BEV, FCEV models Announced on February 20, 2024, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) presented its “Beyond Zero” initiative at the groundbreaking event that ran from February 20-28 in Malaysia. The company presented transformative initiatives that showcased its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly practices, aligning with Toyota's global pursuit of Carbon Neutrality by 2050 The...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

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