Trims, Specifications, Charging

A simple lineup of two trims – XLE and Limited – represents the 2024 Toyota bZ4X. Both of them start with front-wheel drive (FWD) via a single 201-horsepower electric motor. This setup produces provides up to 252 miles of range for the XLE FWD and 236 miles for the Limited FWD. The optional all-wheel drive (AWD) system adds a second electric motor to the rear axle, increasing total horsepower to 214 and changing the range to 228 miles for the XLE AWD and 222 miles for the Limited AWD.

The bZ4X has three charger options: Level 1 (120-volt) for home charging, Level 2 (240-volt) for home (with an optional charger) or public charging, and Level 3 DC fast charging. With a DC fast charger that has a 150 kW input rate, a FWD bZ4X can recharge its battery from the low-level indication to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes. Note that Toyota provides one year of unlimited charging at all nationwide EVgo stations.

Standard Features

The XLE trim comes with a nice range of standard features, such as a panoramic fixed-glass roof with a power sunshade, a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, fabric and SofTex leatherette-trimmed seating, an eight-way power driver’s seat, proximity keyless entry, and LED exterior lighting. It also gets a dual-voltage charging cable (for Level 1 and Level 2 use), rain-sensing wipers, rear-seat vents, a rear spoiler, wireless device charging, five USB ports, rear privacy glass, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The optional XLE Weather package adds heated front seats and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The Limited expands the bZ4X’s equipment list with full SofTex upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a foot-activated power liftgate, upgraded LED headlights, digital key, unique exterior accents, and 20-inch alloy wheels. The Limited Weather Package includes heated rear seats with radiant front foot-and-leg warmers.

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is installed on every bZ4X, supplying collision warning and mitigation with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, adaptive cruise control, and road sign assist. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, and front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking are also included. The Limited also gets Advanced Park for hands-free parking support, plus a surround-view monitor. Some other standard features in this category are stability control, traction control, eight airbags, anti-lock brakes, Smart Stop Technology (to minimize unintended acceleration), and a rearview monitor.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Toyota equips both bZ4X trims with a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. The system consists of a six-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, and access to Toyota Connected Services and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Limited trim also gets a digital key (a smartphone app for vehicle use without a physical key) and is eligible for a nine-speaker JBL sound system.