Summary
The Toyota bZ4X is a mid-size five-door SUV and the first fully electric model range in the Toyota family, which went on sale in the UK in the summer of 2022.
Designed in collaboration with fellow Japanese marque Subaru, the bZ4X is about the same size as the Toyota RAV4, and structurally identical to the all-electric Subaru Solterra. The entry-level model is powered by a 150kW electric motor paired with a 71 kWh battery pack, producing an output of 201hp and a promised battery range of 311 miles on a full charge.
A more powerful dual-motor powertrain is also available, which ups the power output to 215hp but lowers the official all-electric range to 286 miles. Models are front-wheel drive as standard, but all-wheel drive models are also available.
Parkers says that the bZ4X has plenty of useful on-board tech as standard, and that the car’s infotainment is a big step forward for the Toyota brand, with “slick graphics and a responsive interface.” The SUV also comes with a very long ten-year warranty, which has impressed several reviewers.
While the car is a formidable and sensible entrant to the electric SUV market, a number of reviewers have complained that some awkward design elements make the car less usable on a day-to-day basis, such as the absence of a glovebox and a compartment under the bonnet.
An updated version of the bZ4X was launched in the winter of 2025/26. Visually, there were only minor updates inside and out. Mechanically, there’s a bit more power and significantly improved battery life, which is the most important change for buyers.
As of March 2026, the Toyota bZ4X holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 73%. It gets top marks for its excellent safety rating and zero tailpipe emissions, while running costs are also good. However, media review scores and Toyota’s standard new car warranty cover are only average.
bZ4X highlights
- Comfortable ride
- Spacious and well-built interior
- Improved Toyota infotainment
- Longest warranty around
bZ4X lowlights
- Rivals are more practical
- So-so battery range
- Alternatives offer more boot space
- Polarising exterior styling
Key specifications
Body style: Medium SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £39,995 on-road
Launched: Summer 2022
Last updated: Winter 2025/26
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“The Toyota bZ4X has benefitted from a thorough and detailed update, bringing more driving range and greater refinement. It’s now a much better car.”
Model reviewed: 2025 update range
Score: 7.4 / 10
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The Car Expert
Stuart Masson
“Super comfortable, spacious and well-equipped, but the Toyota bZ4X isn’t exciting to drive, nor is it that efficient an EV.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
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Carwow
Mario Christou
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Toyota bZ4X is a capable family car, but there are more impressive and efficient electric cars out there.”
Author: Max Adams
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Toyota’s first electric car is a good one. It may be no more of a head-turner than rival EV SUVs, but the way it drives will get people talking. It’s super-comfortable and has plenty of space inside, it’s well made and comes with plenty of tech.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“After some early hiccups, the all-electric Toyota bZ4X crossover shows benefits of updates to range, tech and more.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Business Car
Model reviewed: 71kWh Motion FWD
Score: 7 / 10
“we would argue that the Motion represents the sweet spot in the Toyota BZ4X line-up, taking into consideration battery range, price, and equipment levels.”
Author: Sean Keywood
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Model reviewed: AWD Premiere Edition
“The Toyota BZ4X doesn’t look great value compared with its rivals. The equivalent Skoda Enyaq iV is cheaper and more powerful, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 only slightly more expensive and much more powerful, and both offer longer battery ranges.”
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Car
Model reviewed: 2025 update range
Score: 7.5 / 10
“True, The Tpoyota bZ4X still a functional family car that’s not bubbling with personality – but precious little else is in this class, apart from maybe the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It’s comfortable, functional and can now go further than the end of your driveway before it runs out of puff. That in itself a solid win for Toyota.”
Author: Jake Groves
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Car Keys
Model reviewed: bZ4X prototype
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s very pleasant to drive, practical and looks good, while the sturdy Toyota build quality and long warranty will please those who already own other models from the Japanese firm.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Toyota bZ4X is a great family EV with lots to like, although some rivals are more practical.”
Author: Miles Goodson
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Toyota bZ4X is a deceptively sporty and plush-feeling family SUV that’s plagued by a limited electric range and awkward driving position.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Toyota’s first-ever ground up pure electric car is competent and the 4×4 versions have genuine off-road ability. The real-world range is not great in winter though.”
Author: Tom Ford
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.6 / 10
“Unfortunately, the poor inefficiency and therefore low range and high running costs of the early models mean we struggle to recommend the Toyota bZ4X over cars like the Skoda Enyaq or Kia EV6.”
Author: Keith Adams
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“There’s nothing radical, but this family SUV – hybrid specialist Toyota’s landmark debut EV – is all the better for a methodical approach.” (Andrew English)
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Toyota bZ4X is an extremely competent, well-built example of an EV SUV. But apart from those looks, there’s no stand-out USP.”
Author: Paul Horrell
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2022
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Adult protection: 88%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 79%
Safety assist: 91%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
Model tested: 150kW motor, 64kWh battery, front-wheel drive
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2024
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Energy Efficiency Index: 9.4 / 10
Greenhouse Gas Index: 9.7 / 10
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of March 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Toyota bZ4X to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the bZ4X, we’ll publish the results here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 286 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4 m/KWh | C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 37 | D |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £260 | C |
| Year 2 | £584 | C |
| Year 3 | £940 | C |
| Year 4 | £1,080 | C |
| Year 5 | £1,406 | B |
| Overall | £4,270 | C |
The Toyota bZ4X is quite an affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for petrol and diesel cars) is only average, but the bZ4X still offers a good average official battery range of nearly 300 miles. Insurance costs are also reasonable for the price of the car, while servicing and maintenance costs are expected to be very good for the first five years of ownership.
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Discontinued models: BMW iX3 (2021 to 2025)
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