Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video:The video tests the Toyota BZ4X at a constant speed of 70 mph to determine its range.
Testing involves driving until completely dead to see how far the car can go.
Previous tests were done in California, with off roading. The car was enjoyable to drive until it needed to be charged.
Charging performance is this car's biggest problem.
A software update is coming at some point to US spec cars through a dealer. It will solve small issues but will not improve charging times.
The review looks at the top spec BZ4X, which is the all wheel drive, limited model.
It has a CATL battery pack.
The useable battery is mid 72. something kWh, if remembers correctly.
Tire pressures are set to manufacturer recommended.
DC fast charging the car up to 100 percent was completed to ensure battery temperature is correct.
The car monitors battery temperature with OBD logs.
Car charges to 93% in 39 minutes.
The car has a large buffer.
This is not representative of real world driving.
Charging at 3kWh to get up to 100%.
The car drives well, and has good driver assistance, however, the charging portion of the car is the worst part.
Recommend charging this at home.
Has a 212 mile test range on the 72.8kWH battery pack.
For $50,000, reviewer does not recommend buying this car for long drives.
It can go to 200 miles on a single charge.
There is no plug-in charge, route planning, or preconditioning.
If the car is used, and tanking in value, then buy it.
There's little to no degradation due to the battery.
Overall, this car does not have everything all EVs needs.
