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Toyota bZ4X

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Toyota bZ4X

(2022 - present)

    Summary


    The Toyota bZ4X is a mid-size five-door SUV, and the first fully-electric model range in the Toyota family, which went on sale in the UK in Summer 2022.

    Designed in collaboration with fellow Japanese marque Subaru, the bZ4X is about the same size as the Toyota RAV4, and structurally identical to the all-electric Subaru Solterra. The entry-level model is powered by a 150kW electric motor paired with a 71 kWh battery pack, producing an output of 201hp and a promised battery range of 311 miles on a full charge.

    A more powerful dual motor powertrain is also available, which ups the power output to 215hp, but lowers the official all-electric range to 286 miles. Models are front-wheel drive as standard, but all-wheel drive models are also available.

    Regarded as “a fine all-rounder” by What Car?, the Toyota bZ4X has received a warm reception from the British motoring media – praised for its well-built interior and comfortable ride quality.

    Parkers adds that the bZ4X has plenty of useful on-board tech as standard, and that the car’s infotainment is a big step forward for the Toyota brand, with “slick graphics and a responsive interface.” The SUV also comes with a very long ten-year warranty, which has impressed several reviewers.

    While being a formidable and sensible entrant to the electric SUV market, a number of reviewers have complained that some awkward design elements make the car less usable on a day-to-day basis, such as the absence of a glovebox and a compartment under the bonnet.

    As of August 2023, the Toyota bZ4X holds an Expert Rating of 72%, based on 16 different reviews published by UK media sources. This is still a new model, however, so this rating could fluctuate up or down by a few points as more reviews are published.

    bZ4X highlights

    • Comfortable ride
    • Spacious and well-built interior
    • Improved Toyota infotainment
    • Longest warranty around

    bZ4X lowlights

    • Rivals are more practical
    • So-so battery range
    • Alternatives offer more boot space
    • Polarising exterior styling

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium SUV
    Engines:
    electric, battery-powered
    Price:
    From £46,110 on-road

    Launched: Summer 2022
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


    Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: November 2022
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 88%
    Child protection: 87%
    Vulnerable road users: 79%
    Safety assist: 91%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of August 2023, the Toyota bZ4X has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of January 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Toyota bZ4X to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively for us using warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the bZ4X, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
    EV models286 milesA258 – 318 milesA – B
    Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
    EV models4 m/KWhC3.6 – 4.4 m/KWhB – D
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models37C35 – 38C – C
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£246B
    Year 2£539B
    Year 3£890B
    Year 4£1,016A
    Year 5£1,353A
    Overall£4,044B

    The Toyota bZ4X is quite an affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    Electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for petrol and diesel cars) is only average, but the bZ4X still offers a good average official battery range of nearly 300 miles. Insurance costs are also reasonable for the price of the car, while servicing and maintenance costs are expected to be very good for the first five years of ownership.

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