Barely two months after the launch of Toyota’s first mass-produced EV, the bZ4X faced heavy criticism due to teething problems and disappointing range. The automaker made a comeback, recalling the EV and reworking it to a true Toyota, which means reliability, durability, and solid driving experience. However, its range still lags behind the widely expected 300-mile mark.
Although there have never been questions about the ride quality, cargo space, and tech features, the 2025 bZ4x takes everything to a new level. It costs much less than the 2024 version, and a new trim, the Nightshade, debuts. Here are a few things to know about the 2025 bZ4X.
Decent Rage, Good Throttle
While the bZ4x delivers good performance on the move, the engine and battery specs leave many unsatisfied. The base engine option is a single motor, FWD configuration that churns out 201 hp and 196 lb. -ft of torque. Although a dual motor, AWD option is available for an extra $2,000, it barely bumps the figures up to 214 hp on tap and 248 lb. -ft. Those are about the same figures as its Subaru Solterra cousin. Both FWD and AWD bZ4X configurations utilize single-speed automatic transmission.
At a time when the 300-mile range is becoming the desirable minimum, the bZ4x also falls short of expectations. The AWD configuration has an estimated range of 228 miles, while the FWD models are predicted to offer a range of 252 miles. However, the EV’s steering is commendable, especially on smooth and slightly bumpy roads. And while true one-pedal driving is not available, regenerative braking is. Considering what other EVs offer in 2025, bZ4x’s intending owners likely desire more from the EV. However, it’s undoubtedly a value-for-money option among EVs within its cost bracket.
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Sumptuous Within
Think about enough head and leg room in an airy environment. That’s what the bZ4X offers on the inside. A panoramic moonroof, hidden by a power sunshade, oversees the entire cabin. It lets in the light while some sound-absorbing materials keep the noise away. The dashboard houses two screens and no glove box. However, as expected, due to its price, the quality of materials used for the seats and other parts is not the best out there.
The following are the interior specs
| Front Head Room | 38.6 inches |
| Second Row Head Room | 37.1 inches |
| Front Leg Room | 42.1 inches |
| Second Row Leg Room | 35.3 inches |
| Cargo Length | 38.8 inches |
Connected Tech
The bZ4X has two screens: a strangely pushed-forward digital gauge display and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. While the steering wheel houses some buttons, many controls are accessible via the multimedia touchscreen and the center console. The infotainment system has voice recognition capabilities and is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The bZ4X comes standard with many safety and driver-assist features like Lane Departure Alert, eight airbags, Blind Spot Monitor, Park Assist, etc. Cloud-based navigation, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and wireless charging are also standard features.
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Trims and Pricing
bZ4X XLE, the entry trim, starts at $37,070, about $6,000 cheaper than the 2024 version. The highest trim, Limited, is also about $6,000 cheaper, starting at $41,800. However, there is a new trim (Nightshade) starting at $40,420. Since the bZ4x estimated range is already underwhelming, we will stick to the entry trim that offers the highest possible range of miles (252). And for the same reason, we will overlook the $2k upgrade to an AWD configuration.
While the bZ4x drives well and has a few things going for it, considering factors like cost, power, and range, more people may tilt toward some of its competition. EVs like The VW ID.4, Subaru Solterra, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 fall within the same cost bracket, but the Ioniq 5, for example, offers more range (est. 318 miles). Notwithstanding, Toyota’s longstanding history of durability may count for the bZ4X.
Gabriel Olakunori
Gabriel likes to argue (blindly) that SUVs are a part of nature, but he seems to have a point whenever you walk in the snow, through the bone-dry desert, splendid park-like boulevard, plains, and rocky roads. He has over five years of experience writing across a broad spectrum of topics, with quite a number in the automotive industry. If he is not at the desk w̶r̶i̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ having fun, he is at the wheel d̶r̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g̶ having fun. Both activities take him to the same destination: Utopia. He loves SUVs simply because they are all-inclusive, but he cannot turn down an offer to drive or write about any vehicle.
