Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD 73 kWh

Overview

The 2025 Toyota bZ4X FWD is Toyota's confident leap into the mainstream electric SUV arena, blending futuristic styling with the brand's legendary reliability. This front-wheel-drive model, with its larger 73 kWh battery pack, is the sweet spot for buyers prioritizing maximum range and everyday usability. It’s a compelling package designed to make the EV switch feel easy and familiar. Starting around $42,000, it offers a solid, well-built alternative to rivals, promising a quiet, comfortable, and hassle-free ownership experience for families and commuters alike.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the bZ4X gets some seriously smart updates. The headline news for the US market is the switch to the Tesla (NACS) charge port, massively expanding fast-charging options. Toyota also cranked up the charging performance, adding a new battery thermal management system with a water-to-water heat exchanger and heating resistor. This slashes DC fast charging times, especially in cold weather. A dual-voltage charging cable now comes standard, and the digital dash now shows the state-of-charge percentage, fixing a key complaint from previous years.

Design & Exterior

This EV has a look that won't get lost in a car park. The bZ4X boasts a sharp, angular "hammerhead" design language that feels properly modern. Its contrasting black wheel arches and futuristic LED lighting give it a rugged-yet-sleek crossover vibe. It’s a sizable machine, measuring 184.6 inches long, 73.2 inches wide, and 65 inches tall, giving it a strong road presence. The FWD trim keeps the lines clean and uncluttered, presenting a balanced and aerodynamic profile that’s both stylish and functional.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the bZ4X features a unique and driver-focused cockpit. Your eyes are drawn to the high-mounted digital instrument cluster, designed to be viewed over the steering wheel, and a large central touchscreen for infotainment. Passenger space is generous, thanks to the long wheelbase. Behind the rear seats, you get a very practical 27.7 cubic feet of trunk space. While there's no frunk for extra storage, folding the rear seats opens up a cavernous cargo area perfect for big shopping trips or weekend gear.

Performance & Driving Experience

The front-wheel-drive bZ4X is all about smooth, serene progress. Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivers 165 kW of power and 198 lb-ft of torque, whisking you from 0-60 mph in a respectable 7.1 seconds. It’s not a neck-snapping rocket, but it’s more than zippy enough for city driving and confident highway merging. The ride is exceptionally comfortable and composed, soaking up bumps with ease. It’s a chilled-out cruiser that makes every journey relaxing, with light steering and effective regenerative braking modes for an easy driving experience.

Range, Battery & Charging

This trim is built for the long haul. It packs a 69 kWh usable battery pack that delivers an impressive Green Cars Compare's calculated 'real-world' range estimate of 304 miles, with an excellent efficiency of 4.41 mi/kWh. For 2025, it comes equipped with a NACS port for easy access to Tesla's Supercharger network. At a DC fast charger, it can hit a peak speed of 150 kW. At home, the standard 11 kW on-board AC charger can replenish the battery from empty in about 7 hours.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Toyota doesn't skimp on safety, and the bZ4X earns a top 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA. It comes standard with the comprehensive Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) suite of driver aids. This impressive package includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, and lane tracing assist. Crucially, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is also included as standard equipment on all trims, giving you an extra set of eyes where you need them most.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Peace of mind comes standard with the bZ4X. Toyota provides a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The critical EV components, including the battery, are covered for a fantastic 8 years or 100,000 miles. On top of that, Toyota includes its ToyotaCare plan, which covers normal factory-scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. This robust coverage underscores Toyota's confidence in its first mass-market EV and helps keep running costs predictable and low for new owners.