Toyota bZ4X Concept (2021)
Concept car · 2021 · Electric
The first of Toyota's dedicated 'bZ' battery-electric family
Revealed on 19 April 2021 at Auto Shanghai, the bZ4X Concept introduced Toyota's 'bZ' (beyond Zero) electric sub-brand and previewed its first dedicated battery-electric model. Similar in size to a RAV4 but lower and sharper, it rides on the e-TNGA platform jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru. The concept showcased a world-first combination of a steering yoke and steer-by-wire, plus an on-board solar charging system to extend range. The production version reached the market in 2022.
Key facts
- Platform: e-TNGA (with Subaru)
- Battery: 71.4 kWh
- Motor (FWD version): Single front motor, 150 kW (201 hp)
- 0-100 km/h: Approx. 8.4 seconds
- Length: 4,690 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,850 mm
- Feature: Steering yoke with steer-by-wire; solar charging
Production
- Status: Reached production
- Concept that led to the production Toyota bZ4X electric SUV launched in 2022.
- Revealed at 2021 Shanghai Auto Show (Auto Shanghai)
Source: NetCarShow - Toyota bZ4X Concept (2021)