Used Toyota bZ4X 2022-present review
The Toyota bZ4X is a fine all-rounder but there are quite a few more attractive used buys in its class
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George Hill
Updated: 27 March 2025
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What's the used Toyota bZ4X like?
The Toyota bZ4X: it might sound like something out of Star Wars – a droid akin to C-3PO or R2-D2, perhaps – but it's actually an electric SUV from the present day, rather than a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
In case you're curious, bZ refers to Toyota's eco-conscious Beyond Zero strategy. The 4, meanwhile, signifies the car's size – it's roughly as big as a Toyota RAV4 – and the X marks it out as an SUV.
Overview
A fine all-rounder, especially in front-wheel-drive (FWD) form, the bZ4X is good to drive, roomy in the back and covered by a long warranty (if you maintain your car with Toyota). There are superior electric SUVs at cheaper used prices, though.
Pros
- Impressive ride and handling balance
- Huge amounts of rear leg room
- Toyota reliability and warranty
Cons
- Lots of compelling sub-£20k rivals
- Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y can be charged faster
- No front boot
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Performance & Range: The single-motor, front-wheel drive bZ4X is plenty quick enough. In our tests, it managed to sprint from 0-60mph in 7.1sec – very slightly quicker than a Kia EV6 RWD.
The four-wheel-drive version is faster, but not by as much as you might imagine. It's more powerful, yes, but also heavier, and can officially do 0-62mph in 6.9sec. It doesn't deliver the neck-snapping acceleration of an EV6 AWD or Tesla Model Y Long Range, but certainly accelerates quicker than most petrol or diesel equivalents.
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All models have the same 71.4kWh (usable capacity) battery, but the more efficient front-wheel-drive version can officially do up to 317 miles (depending on the trim). In our tests, efficiency was slightly behind the EV6 RWD and Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD, suggesting a real-world range of around 250 miles.
The heavier four-wheel-drive model can officially manage a reasonable 286 miles on a charge. We haven't had a chance to put this version through our real-world tests yet, though.
In all, the bZ4X falls behind its rivals when it comes to range. The long range versions of the EV6, Model Y, Mustang Mach-E and Skoda Enyaq can all travel farther than the bZ4x officially, even in its leggiest front-wheel drive form.
Ride & Handling: The suspension is noticeably softer than on the Model Y, giving the bZ4X a more supple ride. Indeed, comfort is roughly on a par with the EV6.
Fortunately, that hasn't come at the expense of handling, because the bZ4X goes round corners without too much lean and inspires plenty of confidence. Yes, the lower-riding EV6 is more agile but the bZ4X has the edge over many other rivals, including the VW ID.4.
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The steering is also naturally weighted and builds weight progressively as you turn into corners, giving you confidence.
Interior & Practicality: The bZ4X has a relatively low roofline for an SUV, but the interior still feels open and airy thanks to the tall side windows. You also sit high up in the car, which not only helps give you a good view out to the front and sides but also makes you feel like you're driving a proper SUV.
Interior quality is a mixed bag. There are some suitably upmarket materials on show, including soft-touch plastic on the insides of the doors, fabric inserts on the dashboard and gloss 'piano' black across large swathes of the centre console. Less impressive are the low-rent door pulls. On balance, the EV6 feels a bit more upmarket inside.
Rear leg room is frankly ridiculous – and in a good way. Due to the bZ4X’s long wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear wheels), you’ll have loads of knee room, even if you're tall and are sitting behind someone similarly lofty.
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Head room isn't so great, and if you're more than six feet tall, you might find that your head hits the ceiling when you try to relax back in your seat and use the head rest. Mind you, the flat floor and broad interior mean it's not too much of a squeeze for three adults sitting in the back.
Some rivals have a bigger boot, but there's still plenty of room for a family holiday. You get a small underfloor storage area for the charging cables, which is handy because, unlike the EV6 and Tesla Model Y, the bZ4X has no extra storage under its bonnet.
Trims & Equipment: Even entry-level Pure models are fairly well equipped, with 18in alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and start and a pre-conditioning system for the interior. You also get a heat pump to improve range in colder conditions – something that's optional from new on most competitors, including the EV6.
Stepping up to mid-spec Motion trim adds some visual enhancements, including a rear spoiler plus some genuinely useful kit, including rain-sensing wipers, an eight-way electrically adjustable and heated driver’s seat, rear privacy glass and a powered tailgate.
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Top-spec Vision gets larger, 20in alloy wheels, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free powered tailgate and some other luxuries.
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How to test drive a car
There’s no substitute for a test drive in a new car. Take it on a variety of roads and surfaces to ensure it measures up.
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As part of the test drive, fill the car with regularly-carried luggage, and make sure the family can get comfy before you buy
Ownership cost
What used Toyota bZ4X will I get for my budget?
You can buy a used Toyota bZ4X for around £22,000. For the money, expect a 2022 model in Pure or Motion trim, with the latter being more common on the classifieds. Prices move up to around £24,000 for 2023 and 2024 cars, while range-topping Vision and four-wheel drive cars cost upwards of £27,000.
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Charging
The bZ4X’s maximum charging speed of 150kW is faster than the Enyaq and VW ID 4 can manage, but a lot slower than the EV6 and Model Y, which can both accept more than 200kW. In ideal conditions from a fast enough CCS charging point, a 10-80% charge in the bZ4X will take around 32 minutes. A full 0-100% charge from a 7kW home wall box will take just under 13 hours.
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Insurance and servicing
Insurance groups range from 35 to 40 (depending on your chosen variant), which is roughly average for an electric SUV but a little higher than you can expect from your everyday petrol/hybrid/diesel SUV. For instance, the RAV4 should be cheaper to insure.
Toyota recommends a service for the b4ZX every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. We were quoted £175 for an intermediate service and £285 for a full service at a Toyota dealer.
Warranty
Every new Toyota comes with a three-year manufacturer warranty (transferable), but you'll get an extra year (or 10,000 miles) of additional warranty with every Toyota-provided service: that can last up to 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. It's currently the longest length of cover you'll get from a manufacturer.
For the bZ4X, Toyota also offers an extended care programme that guarantees the battery will still operate to 70% of its original capacity after up to 10 years of ownership (or 620,000 miles), subject to the owner taking their car to an authorised dealer for an annual EV health check.
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Safety
You get plenty of safety tech whichever trim you go for, including automatic emergency braking (AEB) and lane-keeping assistance, with blind-spot monitoring fitted from Motion trim. A Euro NCAP safety appraisal resulted in a five out of five safety rating for the bZ4X in 2022.
Reliability
There weren’t enough responses about the bZ4X for it to be included in the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey. However, Toyota as a brand is known for being dependable. In the 2024 survey, it ranked fifth out of 31 manufacturers – performing better than Ford, Kia, Skoda, and VW. Only Honda, Suzuki, Lexus, and Mini ranked higher.
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Our recommendations
Which used Toyota bZ4X should I buy?
Go for a front-wheel drive bZ4X. It's almost as quick as the four-wheel drive model, yet it can travel noticeably further on a charge (and, to the vast majority of buyers, that matters more).
Our recommended trim is mid-spec Motion. It's the most common trim level available, plus it comes really well equipped, with features such as rain-sensing wipers, an eight-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a powered tailgate. Range-topping Vision trim doesn't include any must-haves, so we don't think it's worth the premium.
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Our favourite Toyota bZ4X: 71.4kWh Motion
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Alternatives
What alternatives should I consider to a used Toyota bZ4X?
The electric SUV class is booming, so you have plenty of options to choose from, even used.
The Kia EV6 is a great one – it's a former What Car? Car of the Year, after all. Used prices start at around £18,000, so you can pick up one for less money than you can a bZ4X. As we mentioned, it's available with a version that has a longer range, too.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 shares a lot of parts with the EV6. Sure, the 5 feels less upmarket inside, but it's still a great car and it's even cheaper to buy. Used prices start at around £15,000.
For around £19,000, you could buy a 2022 Jaguar I-Pace. It's more luxurious than the bZ4X and it's sharper to drive. The model has a poor reliability record, though.
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Name: George Hill
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