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The Toyota bZ4X Just Got Way, Way Better. Here's What's New Toyota's EV levels up with two battery options, more range, more power and faster charging. The car's chief engineer breaks it down.

The 2026 Toyota bZ (formerly bZ4X) gets a mid. The Toyota bZ4X has lagged behind its competitors for a few years now, but some major updates for the 2026 model year could make it a truly competitive EV. The Toyota bZ4X hasn't charged up EV buyers but Toyota hopes to enhance its appeal by boosting performance, range and charging times for 2026.

New bZ4X line-up to be extended with dual battery option - 57.7 kWh and 73.1 kWh gross capacity - increasing customer choiceNew battery pre-conditioning function improves charging performance in most conditionsNewly available 22 kW on-board AC chargerEnhancements to Toyota's eAxle system for higher power - up to 343 DIN hp / 252 kW New i. Toyota revealed a redesigned version of its sole all-electric vehicle in the U.S., with a simplified name and notable increases in EV technologies and capabilities. The new name for the EV for the.

The newly named 2026 Toyota bZ looks to correct the issues that plagued its predecessor, the bZ4X, by adding power and range. Will that be enough to help the Toyota keep up with the competition. The Toyota bZ4X will get a new name, bZ, longer range, more power, and a new look for 2026 in an attempt to win a new audience.

The 2026 Toyota bZ lineup kicks off with the entry-level XLE trim level. This front-wheel-drive, single-motor bZ starts at $36,350, making it $2,115 cheaper than the least. 2026 Toyota bZ electric SUV prices and range by trim The bZ4X, Toyota's first electric SUV, has been killed off and replaced with the upgraded bZ.