Toyota BZ4X review | All you need to know about Toyota's electric car

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[@audriusa5368]

I ordered Bz4x this month. About that steering wheel position: I have long legs and kinda short hands. I test drive this car and I tell you, its first car in my 27y of driving, where finally I feel comfortable! Perfect wheel position, sitting on my lap. Im not petrol head who thinks that every car is racing car and keep steering wheel up high, just to get more control. I like comfort where my hands not tired there up high. Its relaxing family car where you chat with ur kids back there and enjoy comfort. About attention sensor: I just watched test drive video, and guy on high speed on motorway got that tunnel vision into settings of infotainment system. Sensor beeps and he realises that lost track of where he's is. So it helped. It helps do not text on phone, to watch road. Why not? We always got those moments when we get involved in that "I just click couple buttons there fast" and end up eyes out of road 3-5 or more sec. I dont like speeding tickets (auto speed limiter watching it for me) I dont like pay insurance excess, beep-boop sensors everywhere keep money in my pocket and stress away. Instead I like safety and comfort... this is safe family car, I love it.

[@arthurshenton9984]

I notice a lot of the reviews of this car are negative but when you look at the comments below of people who actually own one they love them!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Everyone who has spent significant money on a car wants to love it and only read good things. Proper reviewers point out the good and bad of vehicles.

[@arthurshenton9984]

I know people who have spent considerable amount of money and hated it and changed it asap. e.g Tesla@@NobbyOnCars

[@roywalker7512]

@@NobbyOnCars True, I see a lotta love on here for Tesla. Confirmation bias, a phrase coined by English psychologist Peter Wason, is the tendency of people to favor information that confirms or strengthens their beliefs or values and is difficult to dislodge once affirmed.

[@edthelazyboy]

@@NobbyOnCarsThe other possibility is that it's their first and only EV they've ever have so they have no other comparison yet.

[@burningknuckle26]

yea they hate on this car and they dont even own it. the owners are happy.

[@ricfor2251]

I picked up my bz4x in late January 2024. Had for about 7 weeks now. I can’t understand all of the negative press it’s had in these reviews. Maybe my expectations are lower, but I can’t fault it. My bz4x has replaced a new shape Yaris hybrid which I used to spend about 60.00 pounds sterling per month on petrol and got about 62 miles per gallon. So far I’ve travelled a total of 785 miles in the bz4x, and I’ve only spent 26.00 pounds sterling on charging it! Enough said!

[@NobbyOnCars]

To be fair, the only real negative is it should be more efficient.

[@martinm3678]

"A face only a mother could love" - that made my day 😅

[@avdp9095]

I think it is a nice bev with good stats. We have had the 3rd update recently and all issues solved. I preffere tge looks of this car anytime above the Tesla model Y. This bz4x is as efficient as the Tesla, has a smaller battery pack, better warranty and the fixed the dc charging in winter as well. Our bz4x is very comfortable, better than model Y we had for a short period, far better build. And better warranty as well. We achieve 450km in summer, cold weather 385km, more than enough.

[@NobbyOnCars]

One thing I will have to disagree with is your claim of efficiency. Tesla make far more efficient cars. Even in the cold, even on motorways, they can achieve 16kWh/100

[@avdp9095]

@@NobbyOnCars the bz4x was tested in the Netherlands, ANWB road association, it was as efficient as the Tesla model Y.

[@malavitaproduction7323]

and what's the name of the last update? Thanks

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@avdp9095 have a read of this www.bzforums.com/threads/toyota-bz4x-real-world-range-numbers.342/

[@henriklarsson7835]

Thanks a lot for sharing, nothing beats reality. Do you have an AWD or the FWD? How cold was it when you drove in the cold weather? (I live in Sweden so it can get cold 🥶 here) And, congratulations to your new car 👍

[@damagecontrol5435]

Depending on one's situation, the bZ4x is appropriate. We leased a 2023 Toyota bZ4x for my daughter. She travels round trip 15 miles to & from school. It's perfect for people who commute short distances & can plug it in overnight. The level 1 charger is charging 4.42 miles/hour at our house. So 3 hours of charging refills the batteries.

[@toninocars]

Grey are most popular but I have seen a silver in person and looks better. Thanks for review, always a spot on 👌⭐️5

[@NobbyOnCars]

My pleasure!

[@verbodenfestival5923]

I have a 2023 Solterra. I love it. (Same as bz4x awd). I am getting 400km range to a charge. It’s extremely safe in heavy winter driving and capable of long road trips through Canada in the winter. Awesome vehicle.

[@NobbyOnCars]

No idea how you’re getting 400kms in one of them, especially in Canada. I couldn’t manage 300kms.

[@groundeslatournee]

Yep, got a Solterra 2023 and we live in Quebec, east of Canada.. Today, I've got near 200km at -7celcuis. Wish I've got yours :) @@NobbyOnCars But still love that car even with this!

[@L0R3N23]

I’ve had my BZ for a month now and honestly I really like it, only thing I wish that it was a bit more performance tuned but that’s my only complaint

[@glenwelder]

Mines on order the Vision in metalic blue, comes in January fantastic car and a 10 year waranty, love it.

[@188ahmed188]

When did you place the order

[@glenwelder]

@@188ahmed188 First week in october.

[@datathunderstorm]

These will make fantastic used 2nd hand cars. They’ll be as perfect as when they rolled out of the factory at 5 years old - and hopefully cost a lot less 2nd hand. I bought a 5 year old Toyota Prius Tspirit 10 years ago and it’s still running on its original traction battery, and HSD drivetrain - and it’s a daily commuter. Buy one of these used and it will probably outlive you! I’d trust this better than a Tesla Model Y. It’ll also be infinitely more reliable. The dash just screams futuristic 23rd century. Loving it!

[@panibodo]

That's exactly my Idea. Leasing of my Audi Q4 e-tron 45 quattro ends September 27th. 2024. I think I am going to get an excellent two year old Bz4X for a good price. Greetings from Germany.

[@johnshepherd2666]

i like all the info you delivered ...as a VW fan boy....this has my interest.....still waiting for ANY VW EV in OZ ....so VW might lose outnin my purchaseb 😢😢😢

[@FiFoC2000]

Excellent, insightful review. Interior layout is not pretty, the whole steering wheel area looks like it’s missing something.

[@No_importa417.]

Very good presentation. Since october, I have a bZ4X and all is ok by the moment. Is a Toyota in short words, but the the rear and front cameras (very bad camera resolutions) are a disaster, their use for parking don't help to facilitate the maneuvers. Toyota don`t dedicate the appropiate care to develop the cockpit onboard software.

[@brucewayne2773]

It's a great car for people like me who lives in California. For the value, I expected at least sunglass holder, my only gripe. I like it better than my 23 Tesla Model 3, it is a much better car in every way. With Tesla I feel they took a lot of short cuts to put that car together to maximize profit. With the bz4x, I feel they spent more money building the car than what I paid for it.

[@kaziez]

I tried yhis and the Prius. The steering wheel and main driver display is very awkward, not enough room to adjust up and down or reach. Its a no for me.

[@samguest8165]

Very good review but missed the fact that there is no frunk and console has bad sunglare but you may not get that in Ireland😂

[@NobbyOnCars]

I didn’t miss it, if it was there I’d have shown it.

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

Haven't quite got over that drivers binnacle design which is also on a few other Toyota models like the Prius, I'm half expecting some pin balls to come whizzing down that ramp and onto your lap!.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Can’t unsee this now 🤣

[@DAVEMUGF]

When driving I find it best to look at the road ahead not the steering wheel.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Your peripheral vision must be shocking so

[@sophaman9193]

Why you guys complain to much about the name bz4x is nice name complain everything for no reason

[@thelethargicponderer6793]

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[@brianalleyne8978]

I agree. Many cars have these types of names.

[@crow1989]

No, the reason is because they don't like the name. It's not for no reason. They don't like the name and they're saying that. Nothing wrong about that.

[@Rampage1979]

I really like my Bz4x the design . Looks futuristic . The interior isnt glam but is extremely comfortable and range is more then enough . I get roughly 320kms in winter with heater turned on. With heater off it shows 399 kms . Im guessing in summer i will get 410 to 420 kms

[@JeffWang23]

you will use ac in summer LOL

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks for sharing your range details 👌🏻

[@qp3592]

You are lucky to have it for now. My bz4x only 12k full charge only 183 miles ( 100% charged). DO NOT buy it. It’s only has a good looking car…. Battery is the Worst.

[@JonathanLeigh-dn9yg]

,the one I test drove did have a sensor above the wheel that would go off if I put my hand at 12 o'clock which was rather annoying. Maybe you have a different version?

[@NobbyOnCars]

I probably had it turned off !

[@happysporran]

You're not wrong about that steering wheel!

[@Nomanspie]

Problem is....the red is almost an extra £1000 as its classed as "premium" paint in the car builder on the Toyota website. As for the name, they should have just called it the E4x for Electric Series 4 Crossover. That would have made more sense...the "Beyond Zero" thing is pointless. Toyota E4x is much easier to remember and rolls off the tongue.

[@robmcnamara752]

So I've to pick ID.5 Pro Plus with good spec options or the Part No. here with limited options, which is the better choice?

[@NobbyOnCars]

ID.5

[@valleysofneptune]

@@NobbyOnCarsVW infotainment bugs….no thanks

[@alanrutland4424]

BZ = beyond Zero 😊. Whatever that means. Seemed very dark inside that car Nobby. I still think that Toyota and Lexus made an electric car because they had to and not because they wanted. The limit to useable battery and the small range gives a clue to this. I am sure they could have made a much better efficient car with proper longer range. Look forward to the next review.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Beyond Zero emissions, 4 as it's the same size as the RAV4 and X as it's a crossover SUV.

[@TassieEV]

A KZbinr in the US did a 0-100% DC charge on this took about 4hrs up to 80% may be quick but after that be prepared to be very patient. You should have fast charged it on a DC charger somewhere to see what it did if it lived up to specs or not.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Charged it at home, sometimes I do charge on DC but they didn’t provide a card and I ain’t paying when it can takes weeks to even make €100 on a KZbin video 🤣 Also - staying on a DC past 80% is insanity for anyone

[@john1701a]

That was prior to the update which specifically addressed DC charging speed above 80%.

[@john1701a]

​@@NobbyOnCarsYup. Stopping once you got 60% is the best way to avoid slower charging.

[@TassieEV]

@@john1701a Well have to wait for Kyle to re-test it if he wishes to or another KZbinr like Bjorn or Kris or Chris see what they get. But of course still only get so many fast charges in a 24hr period and it's not enough for long road trips. They could do so much better.

[@john1701a]

@@TassieEVTrading longevity for speed wasn't a priority. What other automaker offers a 1,000,000 km (621,000 mile) warranty for their battery? Toyota limiting the number of DC fast-charges to 4 before throttling for the sake of protecting the battery isn't a huge sacrifice.

[@MrSouthy32]

Test driving this and an ioniq 5 tomorrow

[@NobbyOnCars]

be interesting to hear which you prefer!

[@MrSouthy32]

@@NobbyOnCars I have also taken the enyaq for a spin

[@MrSouthy32]

@@NobbyOnCars all the cars were comfortable to drive but the ioniq 5 stood above the others. The bz showed 170 miles range on a 95+% battery which is too much of a discrepancy from the book mileage. The skoda I feel is the easiest to drive coming from an ice car, the ioniq will take a few weeks to get to know all the little things it does but in my opinion the better car of the 3. If I order my ioniq in the next couple of weeks, I can get it by March

[@chrisblay]

Just rolls off the tongue that BZ4X name. 🤣

[@NobbyOnCars]

🤣

[@stevebodkin]

Hey @nobbyoncars Just a query Toyota related. Are there plans for a new camry I see the states are due to get 1 in 2025?

[@NobbyOnCars]

No idea. I'd imagine they'll be interested in the new model here although the current model won't have been a big seller I guess.

[@bordersw1239]

They did consider calling it the F.B C apparently - short for for Feckin Bastard Car when it runs out of charge😂

[@mohiuddinahmad1792]

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[@Zuiyo1974]

I bet battery's degradation is much less of an issue over the years than comparing with other manufacturers

[@NobbyOnCars]

highly probable - although even 10 year old EVs seem to be doing ok!

[@audriusa5368]

Problem is that after 2-5y this Bz4x can become obsolete because of technical progress of EV`s. I got Nissan leaf 2y ago. In that time 160 miles was wow! only couple cars around got more. And there go -only after 2y heres plenty better EV on market show up and my car become obsolete like from 2000.

[@antonymcneillis]

I understand that the cars is actually built by a Chinese company, BYD I think. Is this your understanding?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Nope

[@benjaminsmith2287]

That's the bZ3 sedan and it is built by FAW and only sold in China. The bZ4X has nothing to do with the bZ3 in that respect. They are on the same platform but the bZ4X has nothing to do with BYD.

[@antonymcneillis]

According to my research It is co-developed with BYD Auto through the BYD Toyota EV Technology (BTET) joint venture.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@antonymcneillis That's the bz3, not the bz4X.. And for markets other than the Chinese market, it is built in Japan. The bZ3 sedan is developed through BTET joint venture. The bZ4X was codeveloped with Subaru.

[@antonymcneillis]

@@benjaminsmith2287 thanks for the clarification.

[@richardcollins5089]

Perhaps you could also mention when reviewing your next car if wireless Android Auto is available, rather than assuming that all your viewers use overpriced apple phones. Thank you.

[@kevingeary1563]

It works with your (superior) Android phone also.

[@stevendoan9160]

Strange name for a car. I prefer TSLA for authentic EV car and the performance.

[@AlanHiggins009]

€50 Grand!! 😮😬

[@NobbyOnCars]

indeed

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

@@NobbyOnCars I'm in Australia Mark ..and just curious to know if cars over the border in N.Ireland are the same price as Ireland or cheaper or more expensive etc..

[@NobbyOnCars]

can be a little cheaper yes and you dodge customs from mainland UK.@@planestrainsdogsncars4336

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

Just a Toyota for the EV fanboy's. All other Toyota owners will still be driving Hybrids in future !!

[@samguest8165]

This is Toyotas plan, make a sub par EV then push hybrids and hydrogen so they can profit from parts and service of engines

[@daveomeara2419]

Terrible name for a car. The steering wheel and instrument cluster looks poxy. Far too dark inside for a €50k plus car. Toyotas are far too expensive as far as I’m concerned.

[@ajoykumardas6398]

😅😅😂

[@niallreilly4170]

That's not nice at all 🙈

[@aribasiebel]

Watch at 1.50x otherwise it’s painful. Sorry mate you need to speak faster.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Nobody has a gun to your head to watch anything that you’ve an issue with.

[@aribasiebel]

There is very limited content on Bz4x currently shopping for one. feedback is for other viewers not you.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@aribasiebel 43,000 other people haven’t shared the same feedback as you so they can make up their own mind, clearly.

[@aribasiebel]

mate you speak and 0.5 speed and but reply at 1.75 speed and that’s absolutely nuts, cheers.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@aribasiebel I’m not your mate either

[@robertlloyd7493]

One ugly car 😮

[@Irishgamer01]

As is the interior. 50k? I laughed

[@dingopisscreek]

All i need to know is that it is electric - then I know NOT TO BUY ONE

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful insight with us.

[@nathanwolf5547]

It sounds like a strain of Covid. Why not just make the beautiful new Prius an EV?

[@davidmehlhorn726]

Stupid name, ugly, crazy price………utterly pointless waste of materials. Only good thing about this is Mark’s usual comprehensive review.

[@larkes8]

NO LEATHER SEATS.... 👎 ALL EVS IN THAT PRICE RANGE COME WITH LEATHER SEATS... ANY WORD AN THE BYD SEAL TEST DRIVE... I'M GOING TO GET ONE AS TAXI.. SELLING MY KIA NERO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 👍

[@NobbyOnCars]

They really don’t come with genuine leather anymore

[@BillsCountrysideAdventures]

Crap name, they said they don't lime evs, well overpriced. Steering wheel has come from the 90s. No flat floor so not true ev. Looks crap. Let them bankrupt themselves with hydrogen so called cars, that's what big oil wants. An ice company that didn't even try.

[@NobbyOnCars]

It has a flat floor

[@marcelstanford430]

Over styled like many Toyota vehicles. This one is particularly hideous. Those front wheel arches...

[@toyotaprius79]

No. The Citroën Berlingo EV is better, that comes with the toyota badge. Toyota phoned in this BZ up and has been a poor choice, it's inefficient and deliberate built in limited quantities. It's a symbol of Toyota's demise by spending iver a decade dismissing batteries in favour of hydrogen

[@NobbyOnCars]

Toyota and demise certainly can’t be used together. Distracted over hydrogen, perhaps.

[@keithronson2624]

Mark..... i am not even going to start! You know my views already on these hideous, overweight 2 tonne battery carrier. Absolutely no excuse and no need. No one needs this. Please tell me the rumours that Toyota are giving up on electric vehicles and pursuing alternatives. eg. Hydrogen.... And yeah, go to say it this is almost as god awful as a Tesla, Kia, Hyundai, MG and so on. If it has to be an EV, just look at Peugeot, BMW and Mini.

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

The thing is, Toyota are making it better for second hand users with the whole buffer thing. So the people that are buying it from new are getting worse mileage so that the next guy can be happy? Doesn't work out

[@NobbyOnCars]

Or so they don’t have to replace expensive things under warranty !

[@Thomas-ou2sp]

Awful looking! Plastic all over the shop! Was behind one the other day and witnessed toyotas attempt at dynamic indicators 🫣 look like something youd get off ali express. I know they are budget but my god it looks so cheap

[@NobbyOnCars]

Toyota aren’t budget

[@Thomas-ou2sp]

@NobbyOnCars Toyota is a budget car. Relatively cheap popular cars. That's not saying anything bad about them. Well made, but they aren't considered luxury, that's for sure. My owl boy wouldn't buy anything other than a corolla. My god, they are basic as dick!