How Much Is the 2026 Toyota bZ?

The Toyota bZ electric SUV returns for the 2026 model year with a new name, more potent motors, increased range, quicker charging times and (of course) a change in pricing. Not only did Toyota drop the “4X” from its bZ4X predecessor, it also dropped the starting price; the 2026 bZ starts at $36,350 (all prices include a $1,450 destination fee), down from the 2025 bZ4X’s $38,520. The new price makes it one of the most affordable electric vehicles behind the outgoing 2025 Nissan Leaf ($29,280) and the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV ($34,995).

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But it’s not quite as straightforward as that. For 2026, Toyota has added a smaller 57.7-kilowatt-hour battery pack (from 71.4 kWh) with less range in the base front-wheel-drive XLE trim, which has a single motor with less power. For the larger 74.7-kWh battery pack, greater range and more power, shoppers have to step up to the XLE FWD Plus trim for $39,350, which is $830 more than a similarly equipped 2025 model. It’s a modest price increase for a significant boost in utility.

Release Date and Pricing

The 2026 Toyota bZ goes on sale soon, and full pricing is below. Note that only the base XLE trim has the smaller battery pack; the larger pack costs $3,000 more. All-wheel drive adds $2,000 and can only be had with the larger battery pack.

• XLE FWD: $36,350
• XLE FWD Plus: $39,350
• XLE AWD: $41,350
• Limited FWD: $44,750
• Limited AWD: $46,750

Powertrain Specs and Range

The 2026 bZ can be had in two battery pack sizes and two drive configurations.

• XLE FWD: 168-horsepower electric motor; 57.7-kWh battery; FWD; manufacturer-estimated range of 236 miles
• XLE FWD Plus and Limited FWD: 221-hp electric motor; 74.7-kWh battery; FWD; manufacturer-estimated range of 314 miles (Plus) or 299 miles (Limited)
• XLE AWD: 338-hp dual electric motors; 74.7-kWh battery; AWD; manufacturer-estimated 288-mile range
• Limited AWD: 338-hp dual electric motors; 74.7-kWh battery; AWD; manufacturer-estimated range of 278 miles

Trim Levels

Toyota loaded the 2026 bZ with good standard convenience and safety features. Every trim comes with a 14-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, dual wireless smartphone chargers, four USB-C ports, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and dual-zone climate control. The bZ XLE rolls on more efficient 18-inch wheels, whereas the Limited gets 20-inch wheels.

Every variant also comes with a heat pump that helps conserve battery power in cold weather. Toyota upgraded the bZ’s onboard charger from 7.6 kilowatts to 11 kW, which the automaker says enables quicker Level 2 charging times. The bZ has a North American Charging Standard port to enable DC fast charging on Tesla’s Supercharger network, and though it can only accept 150 kW of juice, Toyota says it should DC fast-charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.

The bZ Limited adds heated side mirrors, a panoramic glass roof, an optional two-tone exterior, full synthetic leather upholstery, a power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a rearview mirror camera and an available JBL sound system.

Standard and Optional Safety Features

Standard driver-assistance features include:

• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection
• Lane departure alert
• Lane-centering steering
• Automatic high beams
• Adaptive cruise control
• Road sign assist
• Blind spot monitors
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Safe exit alert
• Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking

Optional driver-assist features include:

• Automated lane changes
• Front cross-traffic alert
• Automated parking
• 360-degree camera system

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