Toyota bZ4x FWD Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2026 – CurrentFBT exemptV2L
- Usable Battery
- 71kWh
- AC Charging
- 22kW
- DC Charging
- 150kW
- 10–80% Time
- 29min
The Toyota bZ4x FWD charges at up to 150 kW on a DC fast charger and 22 kW on AC. It takes about 29 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 10.7 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 71 kWh NMC battery.
Toyota bZ4x FWD Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 71 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side (Front) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 10.7 hrs |
| Efficiency | 120 Wh/km |
The Toyota bZ4x FWD uses a 71 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Toyota's advice.
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Toyota bZ4x FWD Charging Times
Toyota bZ4x FWD Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 22 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 150 kW |
How Long Does a Toyota bZ4x FWD Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 32.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 19 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 20.9 hrs (0 to 100%) | 30 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 10.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 58 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 6.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 92 km per hour |
| 22 kW public AC charger | 22 kW | 3.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 183 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 63 min (10 to 80%) | 99 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 102.8 kW | 29 min (10 to 80%) | 214 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Toyota bZ4x FWD
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Toyota bZ4x FWD. It charges the battery from empty to full in 10.7 hrs and adds about 58 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, a 22 kW charger uses the Toyota bZ4x FWD's full AC speed and charges it in 3.4 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 22 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 10.7 hrs | 3.4 hrs |
| Range per hour | 58 km | 183 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Toyota bZ4x FWD Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Toyota bZ4x FWD normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 32.7 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 10.7 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Toyota bZ4x FWD?
A full charge costs $4.97 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $24.85 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $49.70. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $24.85 | $4.20 | $630 | $2,430 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.97 | $0.84 | $126 | $2,934 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $49.70 | $8.40 | $1,260 | $1,800 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $504 a year on charging the Toyota bZ4x FWD at home.
Toyota bZ4x FWD Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Toyota bZ4x FWD ranks 16 of 34 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG G6 RWD Long Range | $56,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 1 | XPENG G6 AWD Performance | $63,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 3 | Zeekr 7x RWD | $57,990 | 450 | 11 min |
| 4 | Zeekr 7x Long Range RWD | $63,990 | 420 | 15 min |
| 5 | Smart #5 Pro+ | $58,900 | 400 | 18 min |
| 16 | Toyota bZ4x FWD | $55,990 | 150 | 29 min |
Toyota bZ4x FWD 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 461 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 29 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 29 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 29 minutes each, 58 min in total, for a total trip time of about 10 hr 58 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 29 min | 5 hr 29 min |
| 1,000 km | 2 | 58 min | 10 hr 58 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Toyota bZ4x FWD Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 1.5 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Toyota bZ4x FWD supports V2L and can power appliances up to 1.5 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
Toyota bZ4x FWD Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $55,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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10.7 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 29 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 150 kW or more.
22 kW on AC and 150 kW on DC, adding about 214 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the left side (front).
$4.97 at home on an EV plan, $24.85 on a flat tariff, or $49.70 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 1.5 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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