Toyota bZ4x FWD Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $66,000
Available since 2024
Variants
Key EV Specs
71.4kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
436 km
Range (WLTP)
147 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.5 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 150 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Toyota bZ4x FWD Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Toyota bZ4x FWD is equipped with a 71.4 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The bZ4x FWD uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 71.4 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 64 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 67 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 9 hrs 30 mins |
Toyota bZ4x FWD Charging Times and Speeds
The Toyota bZ4x FWD has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 10.7 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 6.8 hr | - | 75 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 63 min | 340 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 21 min | 1020 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 9 min | 2381 km/h |
Toyota bZ4x FWD Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Toyota bZ4x FWD will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Toyota bZ4x FWD on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $24.99.
The cost of fully charging the Toyota bZ4x FWD at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $49.98.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Toyota bZ4x FWD
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Toyota bZ4x FWD via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Toyota bZ4x FWD Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Toyota bZ4x FWD can charge from 10–80% in approximately 28 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Toyota bZ4x FWD via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
71.4 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
150 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
920 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Front)
Toyota bZ4x FWD Recommended Charge Level
The Toyota bZ4x FWD uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Toyota bZ4x FWD.
Toyota bZ4x FWD Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Toyota bZ4x FWD does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |