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Toyota’s First EV: bZ4X Review

The word is out that Toyota’s first EV, the mainstay of the futuristic lineup, is one of the best electric cars on the market. The Toyota bZ4X has been outfitted with some of the latest lithium-ion battery technology that can get you up to 280 miles on a single charge. The battery is extremely lightweight, and its compact design makes for better handling and helps with fuel efficiency. The 150 kW synchronous motor offers smooth operation and a lot more punch for acceleration, and you'll love how quiet the car is when in motion.

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This Toyota EV looks like a winner. It's called the bZ4X, and it's named after the e-TNGA platform that it's built on. The bZ4X is a small SUV with a sleek design for an electric vehicle. It was created to be an everyday car, focusing on practicality rather than just high-performance numbers.

The battery lasts up to 280 miles, and the vehicle comes with a solar roof (optional). The battery takes around 30 minutes to get up to 80% capacity. This is ideal for people wanting to do long-distance trips without stopping at every charging station between points A and B!

Exterior

The exterior of Toyota's first electric vehicle is a revolutionary design that is the culmination of decades of research and development in vehicle engineering. The exterior was designed to be aerodynamic and functional for city and highway driving, with a sleek design that boosts efficiency.

Interior

The interior of Toyota’s first EV is an elegant, sophisticated, and minimalist design. The front seats are high-quality leather that provide a soft, comfortable ride. The interior is equipped with a state-of-the-art entertainment system that allows you to listen to music or for passengers to watch movies at their convenience while on the road. The entertainment system also has Bluetooth capabilities to connect to your phone and play music from your device.

Technology & Safety Features

Using an in-vehicle camera and radar system, the Pre-Collision System (PCS) is designed to help drivers avoid or reduce frontal collisions with vehicles or pedestrians under certain conditions. If the system determines that a frontal collision is likely, it alerts the driver with audible and visual warnings, followed by automatic brake assist. The brakes are automatically applied at reduced force if the driver takes no action.

Price

The starting price of Toyota's first electric vehicle is said to be approximately C$30,000. This EV is sure to win hearts. If you're keen to test drive one today, contact your nearest dealer in Penticton for more details.

Conclusion

Toyota is well into their venture into the electric car industry, having tested the technology out for over a decade. With the bZ4X vehicle, new improvements are making an affordable EV more accessible for the masses. The bZ4X is fun to drive and has an interesting design. It’s an environmentally conscious car that can assist any driver with just the right amount of information and safety features.