Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD

Overview

The 2025 Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD is Toyota's bold stride into the all-electric SUV game, offering a practical and distinctively styled package. This front-wheel-drive variant aims for a sweet spot, balancing everyday usability with accessible electric motoring. It’s a solid contender against rivals like the VW ID.4. With a new price tag around €42,900 and used examples dipping to €29,990 in the EU, it presents a compelling option for families dipping their toes into EV ownership. It’s built in Japan and China, ready for European roads.

What's New for 2025?

For the 2025 model year, the bZ4X (bZ) FWD benefits from some key refinements. Toyota has tweaked the battery's thermal management, meaning nippier DC fast charging, especially when the weather's chilly. Drivers will also appreciate a clearer state-of-charge percentage display during those rapid top-ups. While the standard on-board AC charger is 6.6 kW, there's an 11 kW option for quicker home charging, making it even more convenient. These updates enhance the overall ownership experience for this final model year of its current production run.

Design & Exterior

The bZ4X (bZ) FWD isn't shy, sporting Toyota's "hammerhead" shark-nose front end that really turns heads, complete with sleek LED headlights. Its distinctive, angular bodywork gives it a futuristic vibe. This SUV measures 4690 mm in length, 1860 mm in width (mirrors folded, we presume!), and stands 1600 mm tall. The FWD trim keeps things clean and functional, likely riding on stylish alloy wheels designed to be efficient. It’s a sharp-looking machine that stands out in the supermarket car park!

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the bZ4X (bZ) FWD offers a modern and surprisingly spacious cabin for five. The dash layout is driver-focused with a digital instrument cluster set far back and a prominent central touchscreen (likely 12.3-inch) handling infotainment, complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Material quality is robust, designed for family life. Boot space is a decent 452 litres with the seats up, expanding to around 1,200 litres when you fold them down – plenty for a big shop or holiday gear. Sadly, there's no frunk for your charging cables.

Performance & Driving Experience

The FWD bZ4X (bZ) is zippy enough for daily duties, hitting 0-100 km/h in a respectable 7.5 seconds. Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) up front delivers 150 kW of power and 266 Nm of instant torque, making city driving a breeze. It’s a comfy cruiser, prioritising a smooth ride over sporty handling, though it feels secure and predictable. Regenerative braking helps claw back some energy, and it’s all very easy to get to grips with – a proper fuss-free EV experience.

Range, Battery & Charging

Under the floor sits a 64 kWh (usable) battery pack, delivering a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of 407 km – pretty solid for most needs. Energy consumption is rated at an efficient 6.36 km/kWh. Charging is handled via a CCS Type 2 port. At home on AC, the standard 6.6 kW charger will take around 10 hours for a full top-up, while the optional 11 kW unit cuts that to roughly 6 hours. Hooked up to a 150 kW DC fast charger, you can zap it from 10-80% in about 30 minutes.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Toyota doesn't skimp on safety, and the bZ4X (bZ) FWD proudly wears a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. It comes loaded with Toyota Safety Sense, which typically includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control that works down to a stop, lane trace assist to keep you centred, and road sign assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are also often standard, making this a reassuring family chariot on European roads.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Toyota provides a comprehensive warranty package for peace of mind. Expect a general vehicle warranty of 3 years/100,000 km in Europe, often extendable with regular dealer servicing via Toyota Relax. The crucial battery warranty is typically 8 years or 160,000 km, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Some markets even see Toyota offering up to 10 years/1,000,000 km on the battery with annual EV health checks. Maintenance should be lower than a petrol car, focusing on tyres, brakes, and cabin filters.