# Toyota bZ4X

Toyota's electric mid-size SUV, updated for 2026 with 57.7 kWh or 73.1 kWh batteries, front- or all-wheel drive and battery preconditioning for faster charging.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: SUV
- Seats: 5
- Names and versions: Sold as the bZ in the US from model year 2026; the bZ4X Touring is a longer estate version
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/toyota/bz4x
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Toyota bZ4X worth considering?

The 2026 update addressed the old car's weak points: NAF's summer 2026 test matched both the 506 km WLTP figure and the 30-minute charging claim, and Edmunds beat the EPA range for the US version. Winter results for the earlier car were poor, at 314 km against 460 km in NAF's 2024 test, and the updated car has not yet had a winter test.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 444–569 km | WLTP on 18-inch wheels, Toyota Germany: 444 km for the 57.7 kWh FWD, 569 km for the 73.1 kWh FWD; the bZ4X Touring reaches 591 km. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov, 2026 bZ): 236–314 miles. | Market or version specific | https://www.toyota.de/neuwagen/bz4x |
| Battery | 57.7 or 73.1 kWh | Gross capacity, Toyota Germany; 54 and 69 kWh net. The bZ4X Touring has 74.7 kWh. | Market or version specific | https://www.toyota.de/neuwagen/bz4x |
| Rapid charging | Up to 150 kW | 10–80% in about 28 minutes at 25 °C on a 150 kW charger, Toyota Germany; another footnote on the same page says about 30 minutes. | Market or version specific | https://www.toyota.de/neuwagen/bz4x |
| Efficiency | 13.9–15.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP combined, Toyota Germany; 13.9 kWh/100 km for both the 58 kWh Comfort and 73 kWh Teamplayer FWD. | Market or version specific | https://www.toyota.de/neuwagen/bz4x |

## Independent tests

Summary: 3 of 3 comparable claims hold up; 6 tests from 4 testers; winter range averaged 68% of the official figure; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAF (2026-06) | Range | 506 km | 506 km WLTP | 100% | Holds up | Toyota bZ4X Executive (2026 update, 69 kWh net); NAF summer route from Oslo into the mountains, Norway; forecasts along the route of 10 to 24 °C | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/toyota-bz4x?tab=test |
| NAF (2026-06) | Rapid charging | 30 min 10–80% | 30 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 100% | Holds up | Toyota bZ4X Executive (2026 update); Summer, car driven warm before charging, 10–80% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/toyota-bz4x?tab=test |
| NAF (2024-01) | Range | 313.5 km | 460 km WLTP | 68% | Cold-weather result | Toyota bZ4X AWD Active Tech 2023 (before the 2026 update); −2 to −10 °C, windy as a storm approached, Oslo to the mountains, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/toyota-bz4x?tab=test |
| Edmunds (2026-09) | Range | 331 mi | 314 mi EPA | 105% | Beats the claim | 2026 Toyota bZ XLE Plus FWD (US name for the updated bZ4X, larger battery); Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, 74 °F, US | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html |
| Euro NCAP (2025) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Toyota bZ4X 2025 range; rating covers bZ4X FWD and AWD and bZ4X Touring; Euro NCAP 2025 protocols; adult occupant 88%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 80%, safety assist 79% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/toyota/bz4x/1163/ |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 1 campaigns |  |  |  | 2026 Toyota bZ, US market; Model year 2026: 26V393 (fault in the high-voltage battery control unit). Earlier bZ4X cars: 25V577 (defroster) and 25V744 (camera display) for 2023–2025, 24V548 (labels) for 2023–2024 and 22V444 (wheel hub) for 2023 | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=TOYOTA&model=BZ&modelYear=2026 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Toyota bZ4X", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/toyota/bz4x