2026 Toyota bZ

Electric SUV · Electric (74.7 kWh) · FWD

77/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	Electric (74.7 kWh)
Horsepower	221 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6.5 sec
Top speed	112 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	87 mpg (92 city / 83 hwy)
Range	270 miles
MSRP	$34,900
Body style	Electric SUV

The verdict

What's good

Toyota reliability reputation now extends to its EV platform
Spacious interior benefits from the flat battery floor layout
TSS safety suite is standard across all trims
Peppy off-the-line feel well-suited to urban commuting

What's not

Real-world range falls short of EPA estimate in cold weather
Toyota charging network is thinner than Tesla or Hyundai
FWD-only base model limits traction in snowy climates
Regenerative braking feel is less intuitive than rivals

The engine

Electric (74.7 kWh)

Electric (74.7 kWh battery)

A flat-floor battery-electric crossover with a low center of gravity and rigid chassis that give it a planted, composed driving feel. The 2026 update brings more power and quicker, smoother response than the original.

Renamed from bZ4X to simply 'bZ', it rides on Toyota's BEV-dedicated e-TNGA platform, co-developed with Subaru (which sells its twin as the Solterra).

The larger 74.7-kWh pack delivers a manufacturer-estimated rating of up to 314 miles of range.
The 2026 car adds a native NACS (Tesla-style) charging port and an 11-kW onboard AC charger, up from 7 kW.
A new battery pre-conditioning function can automatically warm the pack for faster DC charging when you set a fast-charger as your navigation destination.

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The six sub-scores behind the 77 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 6 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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