Toyota bZ4X Review & Prices

The BZ4X is Toyota’s hugely comfortable, stylish and spacious electric SUV, sitting at the top of its electric car range. The boot is smaller than in alternatives, though.

You’ll cross-shop it against the equally sleek Nissan Ariya, sporty Ford Mustang Mach-E and the oh-so-sensible Skoda Enyaq, as well as the more expensive but mechanically similar Lexus RZ. Choosing the BZ4X is like shopping at M&S, because it's definitely a touch posher than your typical Aldi shop, without being quite as pricey as Waitrose.

Much like M&S’s advertising, the BZ4X isn’t just an SUV, it’s a very handsome SUV. A 2025 update got rid of the cheap-looking plastic body cladding, replacing it instead with gloss black trim (and less of it) to bring it in line with the rest of the Toyota range. The pointy headlights, angular flanks and rakish back window are all head-turning.

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The earlier model’s interior design was already a stand-out feature, but it’s been revamped for the updated car, and it’s all the better for it. You now get a ruler-straight lower dashboard with an upper section that wraps around the cabin. The enormous 14-inch infotainment display features crisp graphics and handy dials for the volume and climate controls, beneath which are a pair of wireless phone charger pads.

Fit-and-finish are excellent, and aside from the odd scratchy plastic on the lower door cards and centre console, material quality is very high. The seats are very comfortable and highly adjustable, though you might find the driver display gets obstructed if you’re keen on a low driving position with a high-set steering wheel.

Toyota BZ4X: electric range, battery and charging data

Range: 274 - 352 miles
Efficiency: 3.9mi/kWh - 4.4mi/kWh
Battery size: 57kWh, 73kWh
Max charge speed: 150kW
Charge time AC: 2hrs 12min (10-80%, 22kW) 4hrs 48min (10-80%, 11kW)
Charge time DC: 28min (10-80%, 150kW)
Charge port location: Front, left side
Power outputs: 167hp, 224hp, 338hp

Storage space has been slightly improved in the update, too, with the cupholders low down behind the drive selector and a deep hidden cubby under the central arm rest. The lack of a glovebox is baffling, but you do get a large shelf between the seats - even if it’s always open.

Space in the back is good, as there’s plenty of room in all directions for tall passengers to get comfortable. The 452-litre boot is well shaped, with enough space underneath for charging cables and the parcel shelf, though it’s smaller than in an Audi Q4 e-tron or a BMW iX3.

You can choose from three different battery and motor combinations across three trim levels on the BZ4X. The entry-level Icon model has a 57.7kWh battery and claims up to 274 miles of range, while the Design version has a larger 73.1kWh battery for up to 352 miles to a charge. You can opt for an Excel model with all-wheel drive, which brings range down to 292 miles.

The top-dog Excel model has the same battery as the Design, but loses around 35 miles of range to its larger 20-inch wheels.

Around town the BZ4X is a fantastic way to potter about. It positively glides over broken roads, while the smooth acceleration and regenerative braking make for hassle-free progress. The front pillars are pretty skinny for a car of this size, which gives great forward visibility.

Motorway driving is just as cosseting, with almost no wind or road noise on the 18-inch wheels, yet the BZ4X is surprisingly capable on a country lane. The steering is direct and the big Toyota gives you enough confidence to keep your speed up on a twisty road.

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The BZ4X starts at a hair under £40,000 (avoiding the luxury car road tax supplement in years two-to-six by the skin of its teeth) in Icon trim. For that you get 18-inch alloy wheels, a 14.0-inch infotainment system and 10.1-inch driver monitor, heated seats and steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and most importantly a heat pump - helping efficiency in winter time by retaining warmth for the heater, instead of needing to heat up cold air.

The leap in price to the Design and Excel models comes mostly from their larger batteries, at 73.1kWh in the upper versions compared to the base model’s 57.7kWh battery. On top of that, Design models also get a windscreen de-icer, 360-degree cameras and puddle lights.

Top-dog Excel models come with 20-inch alloy wheels, heated rear seats with cooling in the front seats, leatherette trim, a digital rear-view mirror and faster 22kW AC charging. The base model BZ4X starts at around the same price as an entry-level Kia EV6, while being around £5,000 more expensive than the Nissan Ariya and £6,000 less than the Peugeot E-3008. All four cars come similarly equipped.

The Toyota BZ4X is agile and surprisingly sporty on a twisty road, but over-the-shoulder visibility isn’t great

In town

The BZ4X’s stand-out feature is its ride comfort, because it’s simply excellent at shrugging off battered, broken roads around town. Whether fitted with the 18- or 20-inch wheels (we’ve tested both), the big Toyota absorbs potholes and rough surfaces with ease. It makes a Ford Mustang Mach-E feel like a skateboard by comparison.

Forward visibility is brilliant, too. The low-pointed nose, skinny front pillars and enormous windscreen provide excellent visibility of the road ahead, while the kinked-up wings over the front wheels make the BZ4X very easy to place on the road for such a large car - even if you sit low down. Rear visibility isn’t quite as good, because while the rear window is also large the thick rear pillars get in the way.

Entry-level models don’t get 360-degree cameras, which is a shame, but the system fitted to the Design and Excel trim levels makes parking and low-speed manoeuvres a doddle - even with the fairly large 11.2-metre turning circle. The brakes are easy to judge, too, with enough initial bite to avoid feeling spongy yet they avoid feeling grabby when coming to a stop. There’s no one-pedal driving mode, though.

On the motorway

On the motorway, once again, refinement is to the fore. Wind and tyre noise are well suppressed on all but the coarsest concrete surfaces, and given the bZ4X’s decent one-charge range, long journeys should prove pretty relaxing.

In the mid-level Design model we tested with the upgraded battery we had no problem whatsoever getting up to motorway speeds, and while acceleration tails off at the national speed limit, you won’t struggle if you decide to impulsively overtake someone.

Again, over-the-shoulder visibility is hampered by the thick rear pillars when changing lanes, but standard-fit blind sport monitoring helps cover that off nicely. The BZ4X is a very stable and sure-footed car, with no hint of being deflected by cross-winds or upset by passing HGVs. Then again, weighing 2.5 tonnes will do that for you.

On a twisty road

This impressive comfort level might leave you feeling a wee bit surprised if you decide to point the bZ4X’s nose down a twisty country road.

Its steering may not have much actual road feel coming back through it, but it’s fast and accurate, and the bZ4X seems to shrug off its hefty kerb weight to find an easy rhythm on a twisty road.

It’s not quite as exciting as the Mustang Mach-E, but it’s a remarkable performance for such a heavy car. While most owners will probably just use their bZ4X to cruise the motorway or head to the shops, be in no doubt — this electric SUV has been set up to be a bit of fun.

It’s even good when you get it off-road. Again, few — if any — owners will actually venture further than the grass car park at the local car-boot sale, but the bZ4X has been designed with help from off-road experts Subaru, and it really shows

It may not quite be a Land Rover Defender, but the bZ4X is considerably more rugged than we were expecting. It dealt easily with dry, dusty trails involving steep climbs and descents, and equally well on a course claggy with wet, viscous mud. It can wade through deep water, too — up to 500mm as standard.

There’s loads of space for passengers in the back, but the boot is quite small and the lack of glovebox is puzzling

Unlike Kia, Skoda or Nissan, Toyota hasn’t gone for an open-plan, lounge-like cabin for the BZ4X. You can pop yourself low down thanks to the highly adjustable seats, with a relatively wide centre console and high-set driver display feeling sporty compared to the Toyota’s alternatives.

The front seats are very comfortable and supportive, and much like Peugeot the steering wheel is relatively small and mounted low, to see the speedometer above it. It’s a clever piece of design which means you don’t need a head-up display; we really like it, but if you sit low with the steering wheel high up then it can get in the way of the screen.

A pair of wireless phone charging pads dominates the centre console, just ahead of the gear selector, while there’s a felt-lined storage area beneath the centre console. The door bins are large, as are the cup holders just in front of the armrest, but we can’t work out why Toyota hasn’t fitted a glovebox to the BZ4X. Odd.

Space in the back seats

Rear seat space is excellent, with loads of legroom and headroom. The floor is pretty flat and the central seat is just as comfortable as the outer ones, so coupled with the wide body it’s actually pretty easy to carry three adults in the back.

There’s an armrest with cup holders and space for your phone when the central seat isn’t in use. The door bins are a useful size too, so rear seat passengers won’t feel hard done by on longer trips.

The doors don’t open as wide as you might hope, but there’s so much space in the back that it’s still no trouble to fit a child seat, even the bulky ones. The ISOFIX points are easy to find, too.

Boot space

If boot space is a priority, this could be where the bZ4X loses you. At 452 litres it should be big enough for most, but it’s one of the smallest in this class. The Nissan Ariya is a bit better at 466 litres, but the Audi Q4 e-tron gets 520 litres and the Skoda Enyaq has 585 litres. Without the front boot found on some EVs, it’s slightly disappointing the Toyota can’t carry more.

Fold the seats down and there’s a gap between the main boot area and the seats, so if you’re pushing longer items through they snag here and need a wiggle to get into place. There’s no load lip though, so getting things in and out isn’t too troublesome, and the boot space has a very rectangular shape which makes it easy to fill.

You also get some handy features, such as the parcel held which fits under the boot floor, tie down points and shopping hooks, and even a three-pin plug to charge your appliances on the go.

Toyota’s infotainment system takes a big step forward, but it can be fiddly changing settings in the driver display

The bZ4X’s interior looks distinctive and high-tech with an interesting design and some quirky features, like the driver display above the wheel. There’s also an excellent, new, 14.0-inch infotainment system.

The graphics are crisp and clear while the screen is fairly responsive to your touch. Toyota has canned the row of physical buttons for climate control which the old infotainment system relied on, but fear not, there are a pair of easy-to-use dials to adjust temperature, while there’s a central knob for adjusting audio volume. The bulk of the climate controls are built-in to the screen, but it’s far less annoying to use than in some alternatives.

Some menu options and layouts are still a touch fiddly, that being said, but doubtless you’d start to find it easier with time. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connections are standard, too, and most owners will end up just mirroring their phone to the car. We certainly did.

A lot of the driver settings are controlled via the instrument display, which is much more fiddly than using that big touchscreen as it’s not immediately apparent what changes between left and right or up and down on the left steering wheel spoke.

The BZ4X varies drastically in range from model to model, as the entry-level Icon comes with a 57.7kWh battery and a single front-wheel drive motor for up to 274 miles of range. Design and Excel cars are fitted with a larger 73.1kWh battery, which offers 352 miles of range in the Design on its 18-inch wheels and 319 miles in Excel trim, on account of its bigger 20-inch alloys.

The Excel can also be had in dual-motor all-wheel drive guise, which brings range down to 292 miles. The Nissan Ariya has similar jumps in between trim levels, starting at 250 miles of range and climbing to 329 miles with the larger battery fitted - but both options are cheaper than the short-range BZ4X Icon.

A forewarning, we only achieved 2.6mi/kWh in our testing of a Design model - but that was on a series of hilly countryside routes with lots of braking and accelerating in between corners. That would indicate around 190 miles of range, but you’ll likely see 70-80% of the claimed figure in real-world scenarios around town.

If you’re looking to avoid the luxury car supplement on top of your road tax then you’re stuck with the most basic BZ4X model, which sneaks under the threshold by £5. Company car drivers rejoice, the big Toyota fits into the lowest band for Benefit in Kind payments too.

The Toyota BZ4X scored the top five-stars when crash tested by Euro NCAP in 2022, with excellent results of 88% and 87% in the adult and child occupant categories - great news for families looking for a safe choice of SUV.

A stellar 91% score for safety assistance tech is thanks to the active system on the bZ4X, which it has renamed ‘T-Mate’. There’s a combination of a forward-facing camera and radar which can detect other cars, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The active steering helps you to stay in lane, and if you need to swerve suddenly then the bZ4X will automatically adjust the car’s braking system to keep you steady. The system will also help prevent you from accidentally turning across a junction into oncoming traffic, and there’s a surround-view parking camera system too.

Toyota came 14th out of 31 brands in the 2025 Driver Power survey for owner satisfaction, which may be in the top half of the table, but it's still a fall from grace considering the bulletproof reputation the manufacturing giant has earned over the years.

There were a few early quirks to do with the car’s small 12V battery going flat, but that has since been resolved, and Toyota still offers the best warranty in the game at 10 years/100,000-miles, so long as you keep up regular servicing at an approved garage.

Toyota is also guaranteeing that the bZ4X’s battery will retain at least 70 per cent of its original performance after 10 years, or 620,000 miles – yes, really – whichever comes first. You do have to visit a Toyota dealer every year for a battery health check to keep that warranty going, but it’s a remarkable claim, nonetheless.