2024 Toyota bZ4X price and specs

The Toyota bZ4X is offered in two levels of drivetrain power, in one battery size choice. Both variants of the bZ4X are equipped with a 64.0 kWh (useable) battery pack and are capable of charging up to 7 kW AC and 150 kW DC. At 150 kW DC, the bZ4X is capable of charging from 0-80% in just half an hour.

Both variants are similarly sized and are built on the e-TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture). The bZ4X has a length of 4690 mm, width of 1860 mm, height of 1600 mm and a wheelbase of 2850 mm. Both models have a towing capacity of 750 kg (braked & unbraked).

bZ4X 2WD

The 'base' model bZ4X 2WD variant features a single (FWD) motor capable of producing 150 kW and 266 Nm of torque. It is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/hr mark in 7.5 seconds. With the 64.0 kWh (usable) battery pack it has a claimed WLTP driving range of 436 km.

bZ4X AWD

The all-wheel drive variant, the Toyota bZ4X AWD, houses an additional electric motor at the rear. The additional electric motor improves the bZ4X's power and torque to 160 kW and 337 Nm. Thanks to its additional motor, the bZ4X AWD is capable of reaching 0-100 km/hr in just 6.9 seconds while providing a claimed WLTP driving range of 411 km.

The Toyota bZ4X Australian line-up is separated by two model grades – the bZ4X 2WD and the bZ4X AWD.

• The bZ4X 2WD and bZ4X AWD models are both available with a 64.0kWh (usable) battery pack;

Toyota bZ4X 2WD price: $66,000 before on-road costs

The Toyota bZ4X electric medium SUV starts from $66,000 before on-road costs with the bZ4X 2WD. Key features include its distinctive LED headlights and taillights, 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen display and a top-mount instrument display.

Toyota bZ4X 2WD features:

Toyota bZ4X AWD price: $74,900 before on-road costs

For an additional $8900 from the base model, you get the all-wheel drive and more powerful variant - the Toyota bZ4X AWD. Key features of the bZ4X AWD not present in the base model include: a glass roof, JBL sound system, heated steering wheel and two off-road driving modes.

Toyota bZ4X AWD adds:

Toyota bZ4X Paint Options

Standard options – no cost:

• Ebony
• Frosted White
• Silver Rush
• Liquid Metal
• Feverish Red
• Dynamic Blue

Two-tone option (AWD variant only) – no cost:

• Black roof and pillar, with a non-Ebony body paint

Both Toyota bZ4X models are covered by Toyota's five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty; and as long as the vehicle is serviced annually within the Toyota network this warranty will extend to seven years total on the driveline. The battery also has a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which extends to an additional 5 years (10 years total) provided that it is subjected to an annual battery health check.

Servicing costs are capped at $180 for every visit within the first five years after purchase.

The Toyota bZ4X is considered as a twin to the Subaru Solterra and will also be competing with similarly priced medium-sized electric SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6.

Toyota bZ4X 2WD

The base model Toyota bZ4X 2WD is priced competitively, with a starting price very close to its competitors. It is only priced $600 above the popular Tesla Model Y RWD.

For its price, the bZ4X offers a lot of value in the battery category, it has a larger (usable) battery capacity compared to its close competitors and even beats out the Tesla Model Y. Only the much more expensive Kia EV6 RWD offers a better (usable) battery capacity. However the bZ4X underperforms in the charging category, with all of its close competitors offering much better AC and DC charging power capacities.

Toyota bZ4X AWD

The all-wheel drive Toyota bZ4X AWD is also priced competitively, being the most affordable among its close competitors - specifically undercutting the popular Tesla Model Y Long Range by $3500.

Spec-wise, the bZ4X AWD offers the least driving range and worst acceleration compared to its close competitors. This is expected, after all the bZ4X AWD was made to specialize as an all-terrain, off-road vehicle.

Similar to the base model, the bZ4X AWD still underperforms in the charging category compared to its close competitors.

Toyota has come late to the party with the bZ4x. Toyota has priced the entry level 2WD very competitively at $66,000 before on-road costs. It offers solid range, charging speed and features at its price point.

Toyota, Australia's (and the world's) best selling automaker has a vaunted reputation for selling reliable and relatively affordable cars. This reputation however has not translated into sales success for the bZ4x overseas, which it had solid in very modest numbers.

Potential customers of the bZ4x will likely be loyal Toyota customers looking to switch to an electric option.