Toyota bZ series

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The Toyota bZ series ("beyond Zero") is a family of battery electric vehicles (BEV) manufactured by Toyota. It was introduced in April 2021 alongside the bZ4X Concept. The bZ series is a part of Toyota's plan to introduce 15 battery electric vehicle models by 2025, seven of which are from the bZ series.[1] Vehicles from the bZ series will make use of the e-TNGA platform co-developed with Subaru.

According to Toyota, the "beyond Zero" name is intended to convey the desire to provide customers with value that exceeds mere "zero emissions." The company described the bZ series as a "human-centered" approach aimed for regions such as China, North America, and Europe, where there is significant demand for BEVs.[2] Its first vehicle, the bZ4X will be produced in Japan and China and will be sold from mid-2022.[3]

Production models[]

Patent fillings in 2020 revealed that Toyota has registered nine nameplates under the bZ series, which include bZ1X, bZ2, bZ2X, bZ3, bZ3X, bZ4, bZ4X, bZ5, and bZ5X.[5][6] The numbers refer to the vehicle size or segment, while the 'X' denotes to the vehicle being a crossover SUV.[7]

  • Toyota bZ4X

Concept models[]

In December 2021, Toyota revealed four concept models under the bZ series among 15 Toyota and Lexus future battery electric models, namely the bZ Compact SUV, bZ Large SUV, bZ Small Crossover, and bZ SDN.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Press Release - TOYOTA REVEALS GLOBAL ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY IN SHANGHAI". toyota.pressroom.com.au. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  2. ^ CORPORATION, TOYOTA MOTOR. "Toyota announces its new BEV series, Toyota bZ, in establishment of a full line-up of electrified vehicles | Toyota | Global Newsroom". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  3. ^ "Toyota kicks off new 'Beyond Zero'-emissions brand with bZ4X Concept". Driving. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  4. ^ Gauthier, Michael (2021-04-19). "Toyota's bZ4X Concept Previews An Electric SUV Coming In 2022". Carscoops. Retrieved 2021-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Toyota, Lexus all-electric SUVs teased, co-developed with Subaru – UPDATE | CarAdvice". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  6. ^ Hoffman, Connor (2021-04-09). "Toyota's Upcoming EVs Could Be Named BZ, for Beyond Zero". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  7. ^ "Toyota BZ4X Is The Name For Automaker's New Electric Crossover". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  8. ^ "Toyota bZ compact SUV and bZ small crossover - 6368032". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
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