Key Takeaways
1. The Toyota bZ4X will offer two battery options: 57.7 kWh and 73.1 kWh, enhancing customer choice.
2. The FWD model with the 73.1 kWh battery will produce 224 DIN hp, while the AWD model will have 343 DIN hp.
3. The maximum WLTP range for the bZ4X could reach up to 356 miles (about 573 km) with the new battery options.
4. Enhanced features include increased towing capacity of 1,500 kg, a 22 kW AC onboard charger, and a battery pre-conditioning feature for better charging efficiency.
5. The updated bZ4X is expected to launch in Europe by late 2025, with uncertain pricing implications due to the new battery options.
The Toyota bZ4X is about to offer customers a selection of two battery options. This update is part of a broader refresh for the battery electric vehicle that debuted in 2022. Right now, the basic model, bZ4X Pure FWD, comes with a 71.4 kWh battery (150 kW) that has a WLTP range estimate of 271 miles (around 436 km).
New Battery Choices
Customers will soon have the option to choose between battery capacities of 57.7 kWh and 73.1 kWh. The smaller battery is only available for the front-wheel drive (FWD) model, which produces 167 DIN hp (123 kW). The FWD version equipped with the 73.1 kWh battery provides 224 DIN hp (165 kW), while the all-wheel drive (AWD) model has a powerful 343 DIN hp (252 kW). This peak power is partly due to enhancements in the company’s eAxle system, which now incorporates silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. Toyota estimates that the maximum WLTP range could reach 356 miles (about 573 km).
Enhanced Features
The towing capacity for the AWD model has also increased to 1,500 kg, and the High grade version will include a 22 kW AC onboard charger. Additionally, the new Toyota bZ4X will come standard with a battery pre-conditioning feature, aimed at improving charging efficiency. There are also modifications to the EV’s exterior design, an updated interior, and a new BEV navigation feature that aids the driver by considering their remaining range and nearby charging stations.
Launch Plans
The updated Toyota bZ4X is set to be launched in Europe by late 2025. It is still uncertain how these updates, especially the addition of a lower battery capacity option, will influence the pricing of this electric mid-size SUV. Recently, Toyota has also introduced the new C-HR+ battery electric coupe-SUV targeted at the European market.
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