Electric goes the distance:
Making the most of your BEV’s range

Range FAQs

How much range can I get from the Toyota bZ4X?

The driving range of the Toyota bZ4X is different for the front-wheel and all-wheel drive variants. The front-wheel drive Toyota bZ4X, with its 150kW electric motor, has an NEDC laboratory test range of 535km and a WLTP test range of 436km[G66].

The all-wheel drive version has a combined power of 160kW from its two motors (80kW per motor). It has a NEDC laboratory test range of 485km and a WLTP test range of 411km[G67].

It’s important to note that these driving ranges are tested in ‘laboratory conditions’ and should be taken as a guide to help you compare with other electric vehicles, which may be tested in similar conditions.

Actual driving range can be significantly less than test driving range, depending on various factors. To learn more about how different factors will impact range, please see our FAQs.

What is WLTP drive range? Is this the range I can expect to achieve when driving my vehicle?

The WTLP drive range is the range that the European electric bZ4X automatic SUV achieved in a laboratory test and is based on a consumption rate of 168.9 Wh/km (for the 2WD) and 181.1 Wh/km (for the AWD) using the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).

The Australian model has not been tested using this procedure but would be expected to have similar results under WLTP test conditions. The WLTP test cycle usually produces a lower driving range result than the NEDC range, but actual driving range can be significantly lower than both ranges, because it will be affected by many factors (see below).

WLTP figures have been included to help customers compare the bZ4X with other vehicles which have published WLTP test results.

What is NEDC driving range? Is this the range I can expect to achieve when driving my vehicle?

The NEDC drive range is the drive range that the Australian bZ4X automatic SUV achieved in a laboratory test, based on consumption rate of 128 Wh/km (for the 2WD) and 141 Wh/km (for the AWD) using the NEDC combined drive cycle mandated by the Australian Design Rule 81/02, and displayed on the Energy Consumption label on the windshield of the vehicle. It does not represent the range that the vehicle will achieve in day-to-day driving in real world conditions. The actual driving range (distance that the vehicle will travel before needing to be charged) is likely to be significantly lower than the NEDC range, because it will be affected by many factors (see below).

How does cold weather affect EV range?

It’s important to keep your EV charged during winter, as a cold battery can face a loss of efficiency over time. An EV’s performance usually improves once the car warms up, returning to normal when exterior conditions have stabilised.

If you are planning on driving the Toyota bZ4X in extreme heat or cold, refer to your Owner’s Manual or speak to your Toyota Dealer for the most up-to-date information about driving range in extreme weather conditions.

What other factors can impact driving range?

There are a range of factors that can affect the Toyota bZ4X driving range. These include:

• Vehicle speed: more energy is used at higher speeds, so the range will be reduced if the vehicle is travelling at high speeds (such as on a freeway, compared to travelling at lower speeds).
• Use of heating and cooling: use of heating and cooling (particularly heating) increases the battery energy used, so the range will be reduced when the heating or cooling system is on.
• Driving style: an aggressive style may decrease the range, because rapid acceleration requires more battery energy and late braking reduces the chances of recovering energy through regenerative braking.
• Terrain: driving on steep inclines or rough roads may decrease range, as it requires greater energy from the battery than driving on smooth level surfaces.
• Battery age: as an EV’s battery ages, its capacity decreases and the range can be expected to shorten.

How should I plan for long trips?

It goes without saying that you should charge up at home and hit the road with a full battery if you know you have a longer journey ahead of you. This will be more convenient and potentially save you money at the charging station, too. Nevertheless, it’s possible that you will need to use public charging on a longer trip. It is recommended that you plan on charging stops ahead of time. As a guide, if you are doing consistent highway driving for 5 to 8 hour trips, plan to charge approximately every 2-3 hours (i.e. approximately every 200km) that can align to breaks to help prevent driver fatigue.

Public charging infrastructure is becoming more accessible every day but your location will determine availability. If you’re travelling interstate, note that New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland have the most public charging stations while the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory have the least (Electric Vehicle Council, July 2023).

The myToyota Connect App can also be used to find Chargefox charging station locations. You can refer to the tips earlier in this article on how to optimise your electric vehicle range, and follow them to preserve power as you travel.