#TOYOTA #BZ4X #BEYONDZERO #EV

I was blown away by the efficiency of Toyota's first EV... however I wasn't impressed by a few head-scratching decisions. Here's my full review and buying guide of the #electric bz4x.

EPA Estimated Range 252 miles (XLE FWD)
228 miles (XLE AWD)
242 miles (Limited FWD)
222 miles (Limited AWD)
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy*
(city/highway/combined MPGe)
XLE FWD 131/107/119
XLE AWD 114/94/104
Limited FWD 125/103/114
Limited AWD 112/92/102
Power Output, front FWD: 201 HP (150 kW)
Power Output, front/rear AWD: 214 HP (107/107 HP (80 kW/80 kW))
Max Torque, front 196 lb.-ft. .
Max Torque, front/rear 124/124 lb.-ft.
BATTERY PACK
Type Lithium-ion
Total Battery Capacity 71.4 kWh (FWD)
72.8 kWh (AWD)
Voltage 355 V
Charger SAE J1772 / CCS1 charging port compatibility
AC Level 1 (120V), AC Level 2 (240V) and DC Fast Charge
compatibility
AC charger maximum input 6.6 kW
DC charging maximum input 150 kW (FWD)
100 kW (AWD)


As a leader in electrification, Toyota’s introduction of bZ4X represents the first of a global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the global “Toyota bZ” brand umbrella. Once the rubber hits the road, bZ4X will have a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles for XLE front-wheel drive models.

The engineering team also focused on features that maximize energy-saving and cruising range for year-round driving (particularly in winter settings). In addition to aerodynamic design choices and body weight reduction efforts, the following systems and equipment were adopted to reduce energy consumption, especially power used for heating in cold climates:

Heat pump system for both heating and air-conditioning
Seat and steering wheel heaters
Front-seat radiant foot-and-leg heater (first for Toyota)

00:00 - Performance, 0-60, range
01:33 - Exterior
04:07 - Cargo
04:41 - Backseat
05:39 - Frontseat
11:15 - Driving Impressions
23:05 - bz4x buying guide