2026 Toyota bZ vs 2025 bZ4X // What All Has Changed?

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7PlOq-ao8q-lqI4fuEIZsw/join For model year 2026, the Toyota bZ (formerly bZ4X) Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) makes advancements in range, output, charging performance, and vehicle design. Leading the charge is a larger lithium-ion battery with a higher total capacity of up to 74.7-kWh, equipped on a newly available XLE Front-Wheel-Drive Plus (FWD Plus) model, as well as the XLE All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) and Limited (FWD/AWD) grades. Models equipped with the new battery are projected to have a manufacturer-estimated rating of up to 314 miles* of range on a full charge. The bZ also adds a North American Charging System (NACS) charging port, giving it access thousands of high-speed charging stations nationwide. On the outside, the 2026 bZ’s front-end presents a sleeker, more elegant look. The interior has also been updated with a new center console for easy use of digital devices, a new slimmer instrument panel design, with a 14-inch multimedia screen fitted as standard, and customizable ambient lighting. Overall, the 2026 bZ delivers a Toyota BEV in a small SUV package that is ready for the all-electric road ahead. - Up to 314 miles of manufacturer-estimated range (XLE, FWD Plus model), an increase of 25% over the outgoing model (previously rated at 252 miles) - Equipped with North American Charging System (NACS) port for access to thousands of DC fast charging stations, will also have the convenience of Plug & Charge capability - Up to 50% more horsepower, with 338 combined system net hp on AWD models, up from 214 combined system net hp on prior AWD models - Restyled exterior, with front-end design changes to fascia and lighting, with newly available color-matched overfenders for a sleeker look - New instrument panel design with a larger 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and customizable ambient lighting - Available in XLE and Limited grades, both in a choice of Front- or All-Wheel Drive (FWD or AWD) ***Get your RaceBox with 15% off thanks to our partners with the promo code GARAGETALK15 at checkout. https://www.racebox.pro/store/ Like Cory's Hats? https://www.biggietx.com/ Find out more about GT: Garage Talk at https://www.GTGarageTalk.com/ Buy GT: Garage Talk merch: https://teespring.com/stores/gtgaragetalk Shop some of our favorite gear: https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/gear Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GTGarageTalk Get Social with Us https://www.facebook.com/GTGarageTalk https://www.instagram.com/GTGarageTalk https://www.tiktok.com/@gtgaragetalk https://www.twitter.com/GTGarageTalk Listen to our Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garage-talk/id1500044742 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xeeut8rdQNNiDrrnQWOy4 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xM2M0NmViNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/all-episodes/garage-talk/PC:57663 Web: https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/podcast #GTGarageTalk #Toyota #bZ #ToyotabZ #bZ4X