MODEL REVIEW

Toyota bZ

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Toyota bZ at a Glance

Toyota bZ

In an era where everything races ahead, where we’re always ready for whatever comes next, the Toyota bZ invites you to slow down. Daily trips around Hendersonville, Ashville, or Charlotte, NC aren’t completed so items can be checked off an ever-growing list, but are done so you can pause the noise of daily life. With a whisper-quiet powertrain and passenger-focused amenities, the bZ invites you to reimagine modern-day mobility.

To help, the Bryan Easler Toyota team has created this comprehensive Toyota bZ review. Read on to learn more about how the bZ isn’t designed to command the road but to help you feel more in tune with every mile traversed.


EPA-EST. MAX DRIVING RANGE

EPA-EST. MAX DRIVING RANGE


314 miles*
QUICKEST CHARGE TIME (10-80%)

QUICKEST CHARGE TIME (10-80%)


30 mins.
STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE

STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE


14 in.
MAX NET HORSEPOWER

MAX NET HORSEPOWER


338 HP
DUAL WIRELESS CHARGING PAD

DUAL WIRELESS CHARGING PAD


Standard
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE WITH X-MODE

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE WITH X-MODE


Available
ADVANCED PARK

ADVANCED PARK


Available

Driving Mindfully Forward

Explore the categories below to discover more about the features of the Toyota bZ.

DESIGN

Toyota bZ

Every curve, contour, and cabin detail of the Toyota bZ feels deliberate. It was created not to impress but to help you decompress after a long day. The bZ presents a type of automotive design that feels crafted for you. It may seem like a small detail until you experience the difference firsthand.

Built With Intention

The Toyota bZ begins with intention: a platform built from the ground up for electric life. The e-TNGA foundation (Toyota New Global Architecture) delivers spaciousness, stability, and comfort, thanks to the positioning of the electric motor and battery. This strategic positioning creates a lower center of gravity that helps optimize handling, especially on turns. Inside, the flat floor opens up 123 cubic feet of cabin space.

Everything about the bZ’s build feels intentional. Available all-wheel drive (AWD) is designed to anticipate your needs before you feel them. Advanced sensors monitor driving patterns and can detect wheel slippage before you notice any change in handling. Whether traveling in inclement weather or taking the scenic path, the bZ’s AWD capabilities instill confidence in every corner.

The addition of optional X-MODE adds a new layer of engineering. Without needing driver intervention, X-MODE maximizes AWD traction by automatically adjusting power delivery. The result is clarity with every commute.

Quiet by Design

Smooth, grounded, and confident. The Toyota bZ creates a quiet dialogue between driver and road to ensure every ride feels more fluid. While the AWD system and low center of gravity create a sense of quiet assurance, the all-electric powertrain carries you forward with steadfast calm, turning motion into meditation. Inside, Toyota’s mindful use of materials enhances the stillness, surrounding you with sustainable softness:

  • Acoustic glass and sound-dampening insulation to hush outside noise.
  • SofTex® seating to offer eco-conscious refinement.
  • Muted, earth-inspired exterior tones to mirror nature’s balance.

Every detail of the bZ serves a purpose: serenity. The Toyota bZ’s quiet architecture transforms the daily drive into a peaceful escape—proof that true power doesn’t need to raise its voice.

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COMFORT

Toyota bZ

While other vehicles chase finish lines, the Toyota bZ cultivates a sense of calm. Every commute feels like a step toward balance, with refined comfort, quiet motion, and technology that simply flows with you. It’s the type of commute that feels more like a reward than another must-do.

Calm Behind the Wheel

With so much time behind the wheel, you deserve to drive a vehicle that feels calm and welcoming, the kind of space that feels more like a sanctuary than a cockpit. Step inside the Toyota bZ, and you’ll immediately sense the openness and stillness built into every aspect of the vehicle, like the optional panoramic fixed-glass moonroof.

Other standard and available features designed to soothe and relax include:

  • Dual zone automatic climate control
  • 8-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated/ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats

Thanks to the optional 64-color ambient lighting system, every commute can feel tailored to your mood. With a full spectrum of colors, it’s easy to match the cabin’s atmosphere with your energy. Will you choose a vibrant purple or a soothing cyan?

Digital Calm

Designers of the Toyota bZ understand that technology should do more than keep you connected. The advanced Toyota Audio Multimedia system supports you across every mile. At the heart of it all sits a 14-inch touchscreen display. The crisp, full-colored display adds intuitive touch, while the Intelligent Assistant lets you make voice commands so your hands can stay on the wheel and your focus can remain on the road ahead.

While features like wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ and the optional JBL® Premium Audio system keep you entertained, these standard and available digital conveniences turn small moments into seamless experiences:

  • Dual wireless charging pads: Keeps two devices charged while maintaining an organized space.
  • Digital Key: Turns your smartphone into a virtual key fob to simplify the start of every commute.
  • Digital rearview mirror: Projects a real-time display onto the mirror to provide total visibility in all conditions.

The tech features of the bZ support your every interaction, proving that advanced features like these can make driving simpler, smarter, and more connected.

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FLOW

Toyota bZ

Toyota engineers understand it takes more than customizable style and comfort to have a vehicle crowned as the ultimate modern marvel. The fully electric Toyota bZ adds mindful charging, range, and performance to the already refined design, turning the idea of electric living into something that feels natural.

Charge Ahead Thoughtfully

The Toyota bZ adds freedom to every drive. The EPA-estimated 314-mile maximum driving range lets you travel with confidence, knowing your SUV is up for any commute.* This power works with your active lifestyle, ensuring that even on the busiest of days, when you’re traveling all over town, you trust in your vehicle to keep you moving forward.

On top of its impressive driving range, the bZ offers charging solutions designed to fit your lifestyle:

  • Level 1: Compatible with a household 120V outlet, ideal for topping off the battery.
  • Level 2: Plugs into a 240V home outlet and charges from 10% to 100% in about seven hours.
  • Level 3: DC Fast Charging stations, which are designed for rapid on-the-go charging, can charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.

The electric powertrain offers more than zero-tailpipe-emission commutes. Experience near-instant torque response with up to 338 net horsepower and a 0 to 60 MPH response time of less than five seconds. Efficient and exhilarating? The Toyota bZ truly offers it all.

Peace of Mind on the Road

Taking the wheel of the Toyota bZ is refreshingly simple. From its eco-conscious amenities to passenger-focused features, the bZ turns everyday drives into moments of ease. While the eco-friendly powertrain works quietly in the background, the advanced Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 system adds an extra layer of assurance so you can focus on what really moves you.

Cameras and sensors are placed at key parts around the vehicle, creating 360 degrees of monitoring. Audible or visual alerts sound when a hazard is detected with ample time to make corrective actions. When intervention is required, some features may assist with braking or steering when conditions are met.

Features included with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 are:

  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
  • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
  • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • And more!

While these features help you reach your destination, available Advanced Park makes ending your commute a breeze. When equipped, Advanced Park can scan for an available parking space and then perform automatic parallel and perpendicular parking maneuvering to help you perform the most complex maneuvers.

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Toyota bZ vs. The Competition

Toyota bZNissan ARIYA

Your vehicle should be ready to handle whatever life throws your way. All-electric SUVs like the Toyota bZ and the Nissan ARIYA are designed with everyday drives in mind, offering the range and features needed to check every item off your to-do list. Which vehicle is better suited for your life?**

Quick Facts
bZ
vs
ARIYA
314 milesEPA-EST.MAX DRIVING RANGE289 miles
27.7 cu. ft.TRUNK VOLUME22.8 cu. ft.
14 in.STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE12.3 in.
Toyota bZVolkswagen ID.4

No two trips are the same. The Toyota bZ and the Volkswagen ID.4 are adaptable electric SUVs that keep pace with your life. From confident handling to added peace of mind, these models enhance every moment behind the wheel. However, taking a closer look, it’s clear the bZ may offer more of what you need to accomplish each day.**

Quick Facts
bZ
vs
ID.4
314 miles*EPA-EST. MAX DRIVING RANGE291 miles
AvailableAWD WITH X-MODENot Offered
AvailableFRONT CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERTNot Offered
Toyota bZKia Niro EV

When you’re looking for a vehicle that balances efficiency with comfort, consider the Toyota bZ and the Kia Niro EV. These electrified SUVs make the most of every trip with their mindful designs and intuitive features. While they share some options, one goes further to ensure comfort across every mile.**

Quick Facts
bZ
vs
Niro EV
314 miles*EPA-EST. MAX DRIVING RANGE253 miles
WirelessSMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITYWired
30 mins.*DC FAST CHARGE 10-80%43 mins.

The Road, Reimagined

Toyota bZ

The future of driving isn’t louder, faster, or flashier than before. The Toyota bZ proves the future is more mindful. From the vehicle’s architecture to its smart technology, the bZ is thoughtfully built for the way you live, drive, and breathe around Hendersonville, Ashville, or Charlotte, NC.

Discover how mindfulness moves you by contacting us at Bryan Easler Toyota and scheduling a Toyota bZ test drive today.

All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new Toyota bZ for yourself are conveniently available right here online.


* EPA-estimated total driving range ratings for 2026 bZ models when fully charged and operated under ideal conditions: 314-mile for 2026 bZ4X XLE FWD Plus; 288-mile for 2026 bZ XLE AWD; 299-mile for 2026 bZ Limited FWD; 278-mile for 2026 bZ Limited AWD; and 236-mile for 2026 bZ XLE FWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual range may decrease significantly depending on speed, outside temperature, accessory use, how/where you drive, charging habits, and other factors. Battery capacity also decreases with time and use, which will reduce range. See www.fueleconomy.gov.

** Most accurate information used at the time of posting.