2025 Toyota bZ4X
2WD SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Toyota bZ4X is an all-electric compact SUV offered in 2WD configuration for the Australian market. It targets EV-keen households and urban-to-suburban commuters seeking a practical, family-friendly vehicle with zero tailpipe emissions. Potential buyers are drawn to its strong WLTP range up to 591 km, competitive power output of about 165 kW, and Toyota's reputation for reliability. The robust warranty coverage and extensive service network further enhance its appeal.
Highlights
- Long WLTP range up to 591 km for 2WD
- Strong warranty framework with 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and 8-year BEV battery coverage
- BEV-dedicated e-TNGA platform with home and public charging options
- ANCAP 5-star safety rating
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Smooth, comfortable ride with a practical interior and generous space.
- •Toyota reliability philosophy translates into easy daily usability and minimal maintenance surprises.
- •Quiet operation and refined feel for an electric vehicle.
- •Competitive safety features and strong standard equipment for this segment.
- •Positive ownership sentiment from some long-term reviewers who appreciate the “it just works” Toyota ethos.
!Complaints
- •Real-world range and charging speed not as strong as some competing EVs in certain real-world and WLTP cycles.
- •Price point for an early-pioneer EV in the Toyota lineup; perceived value concerns.
- •Recurring recalls and software fixes raise concerns about early-life reliability.
- •Infotainment and UI may feel less intuitive or polished to some users.
- •Some reviewers note that the EV driving dynamics are solid but not class-leading in performance or efficiency.
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
High
Cost Predictability
Medium
The Toyota bZ4X is an electric SUV with an energy consumption of 13.8 kWh/100 km, offering moderate electricity costs. It is targeted at environmentally conscious buyers or those seeking to reduce fuel expenses. Potential buyers may choose it for lower running costs compared to petrol vehicles and predictable servicing through capped-price plans. However, it has a high upfront purchase price and significant depreciation, leading to a high overall ownership cost. Cost predictability is medium due to variability in insurance, registration, and electricity tariffs.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The 2025 bZ4X 2WD sits in a middle-to-upper range for reliability in its class, benefiting from Toyota’s reliability track record and a simple, robust EV powertrain. However, its lifecycle data is still limited, and there have been notable recalls affecting HVAC systems and instrument displays, which temper the otherwise favorable view. The drivetrain (electric motor + single-gear transmission) is mechanically simple, contributing to solid baseline reliability, but the HVAC and software-related issues reveal that battery-electric Toyota has some early-life software/system risks to monitor. Overall, it appears capable of durable ownership with proper attention to recall repairs and software updates, but not without some early-life reliability caveats.
See what the experts say
Wangaratta Toyota
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Brand Reliability
Toyota
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 162
Rank
#3 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
SUV
Doors
5
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Electric
Energy Consumption
12.65 kWh/100km
Range (WLTP)
591 km
Battery Capacity
74.7 kWh
Wall Charge Time
21 h
Fast Charge Time
0.63 h
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Electric
Battery Size
74.7 kWh
Power
165 kW
Torque
268.6 Nm
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
-
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