2026 Toyota bZ
Starting MSRP
$34,900
to $45,300
About the 2026 Toyota bZ
The 2026 Toyota bZ positions itself as a competitively priced entry into the electric crossover segment, anchored by a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $34,900. Generating 165 horsepower and 198 lb-ft of torque from its electric powertrain, the standard front-wheel-drive configuration prioritizes efficiency over raw performance. The wheelbase measures 111.2 inches, supporting a total exterior length of 184.6 inches and a width of 73.2 inches, slotting it into a compact-to-midsize crossover footprint. Utility is supported by 27.7 cubic feet of dedicated cargo volume. With five distinct trims available, culminating at the Limited AWD trim near $45,300, the 2026 Toyota bZ offers clear specification steps for budget-conscious EV adopters focused on maximizing value.
Key Highlights
Competitive Base Pricing
Starting at $34,900 across five trim levels, the 2026 Toyota bZ offers a low barrier to entry for buyers transitioning to electric vehicles.
Ample Front Seating Space
Front occupants benefit from 42.1 inches of legroom, which exceeds the 35.3 inches provided to rear passengers, optimizing space for the driver and front passenger.
Balanced Dimensions
The 184.6-inch length and 111.2-inch wheelbase suggest practical maneuverability while maintaining a relatively tall 65.0-inch profile for easier ingress and egress.
Torque-Focused FWD Setup
The standard configuration delivers 198 lb-ft of torque through a 1-speed direct drive transmission to the front wheels, indicative of efficiency-tuned electric acceleration.
Best For
Urban Commuters
- The 2026 Toyota bZ's efficiency-oriented electric drivetrain and $34,900 starting price make it a cost-effective vehicle for daily route optimization.
Small Families Needing Utility
- With 27.7 cubic feet of cargo space and seating for five passengers, the crossover body style supports essential daily hauling requirements.
Value-Conscious EV Adopters
- Buyers seeking the lowest entry point into the Toyota EV lineup can select the base trim, which starts $10,400 below the top-tier Limited model.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $43,300 | front wheel drive | 221 hp | - |
| Limited 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | $45,300 | all wheel drive | 338 hp | - |
| XLE 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $34,900 | front wheel drive | 165 hp | - |
| XLE 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | $39,900 | all wheel drive | 338 hp | - |
| XLE Plus 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $37,900 | front wheel drive | 221 hp | - |
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Features Comparison
Feature
Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)
Limited 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
XLE 4dr SUV (electric DD)
XLE 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
XLE Plus 4dr SUV (electric DD)
| Feature | Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD) | Limited 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | XLE 4dr SUV (electric DD) | XLE 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | XLE Plus 4dr SUV (electric DD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (31 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||||
| Brake Assist | |||||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||||
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | — | ||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |||||
| LATCH System | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (3 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 338 hp | 165 hp | 338 hp | 221 hp |
| Torque | 198 lb-ft | 323 lb-ft | 198 lb-ft | 323 lb-ft | 198 lb-ft |
| Drive Train (3 features) | |||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | — | — | ||
| Transmission Type | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Fuel (8 features) | |||||
| Battery Capacity | 74.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh | 57.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh |
| Charging Time (240V) | — | 8.0 hr. | — | 8.0 hr. | — |
| DC Fast Charging Port Type | NACS | NACS | NACS | NACS | NACS |
| EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe) | — | 128/105 MPGe | — | 131/109 MPGe | — |
| EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe) | — | 117 MPGe | — | 120 MPGe | — |
| EPA Electric Driving Range | — | 278 mi. | — | 288 mi. | — |
| EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi) | — | 29 | — | 28 | — |
| Fuel Type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Warranty (6 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| EV Battery Warranty | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 yr./ unlimited mi. | 3 yr./ unlimited mi. | 3 yr./ unlimited mi. | 3 yr./ unlimited mi. | 3 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (29 features) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | |||
| Automatic Parking Assist | — | — | — | ||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Digital Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | ||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||
| Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling | |||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||
| Front Parking Sensors | |||||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Air Filtration | |||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | |||||
| Push Button Start | |||||
| Rear Cupholders | |||||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | ||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | |||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | — | ||
| Wireless Charging Pad | |||||
| In Car Entertainment (9 features) | |||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||||
| Infotainment Display | 14.0 in | 14.0 in | 14.0 in | 14.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Fixed Glass Extended | 1st Row Fixed Glass Extended | — | — | — |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors | — | — | — | ||
| Frontseats (17 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | ||
| Front Head Room | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leatherette/Cloth | — | — | |||
| Rearseats (8 features) | |||||
| Folding Center Armrest | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Head Room | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 44.8 in. | 44.8 in. | 44.8 in. | 44.8 in. | 44.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.3 in. | 35.3 in. | 35.3 in. | 35.3 in. | 35.3 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||
| Tires and Wheels (7 features) | |||||
| Painted Alloy Wheels | — | — | — | ||
| Polished Alloy Wheels | — | — | — | ||
| Tire Size | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Cover Type | — | — | |||
| Wheel Diameter | 20 in. | 20 in. | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel Material | — | — | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Instrumentation (4 features) | |||||
| Clock | |||||
| Compass | |||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||
| Trip Computer | |||||
| Measurements (15 features) | |||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 8.0 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 8.0 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 8.0 seconds |
| Angle of Approach | 17.2 degrees | 17.2 degrees | 17.2 degrees | 17.2 degrees | 17.2 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 25.5 degrees | 25.5 degrees | 25.5 degrees | 25.5 degrees | 25.5 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 27.7 cu.ft. | 27.7 cu.ft. | 27.7 cu.ft. | 27.7 cu.ft. | 27.7 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Curb Weight | 4233 lbs. | 4453 lbs. | 4057 lbs. | 4376 lbs. | 4156 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 123.0 cu.ft. | 123.0 cu.ft. | 123.0 cu.ft. | 123.0 cu.ft. | 123.0 cu.ft. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5435 lbs. | 5645 lbs. | 5435 lbs. | 5645 lbs. | 5435 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. |
| Height | 65.0 in. | 65.0 in. | 65.0 in. | 65.0 in. | 65.0 in. |
| Length | 184.6 in. | 184.6 in. | 184.6 in. | 184.6 in. | 184.6 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 56.9 cu.ft. | 56.9 cu.ft. | 56.9 cu.ft. | 56.9 cu.ft. | 56.9 cu.ft. |
| Turning Circle | 40.0 ft. | 40.0 ft. | 40.0 ft. | 40.0 ft. | 40.0 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 111.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. |
| Telematics (4 features) | |||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||||
| Emergency Service | |||||
| Roadside Assistance | |||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the power output difference between the FWD and AWD variants of the 2026 Toyota bZ?
While specific power figures for the AWD option are not listed, the standard FWD configuration delivers 165 horsepower and 198 lb-ft of torque. The availability of XLE and Limited AWD trims suggests a performance variance over the standard FWD setup.
How does the cargo capacity of the 2026 Toyota bZ compare to its passenger space?
The 2026 Toyota bZ provides 27.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is notably larger than the 35.3 inches of available legroom for the rear seats. Front passengers, however, receive superior space with 42.1 inches of legroom.
What is the price spread between the least expensive and most expensive 2026 Toyota bZ trim?
The pricing structure for the 2026 Toyota bZ ranges from the base $34,900 up to the top-end trim priced at $45,300. This represents a $10,400 difference spanning the five available trims.
Does the 2026 Toyota bZ utilize a traditional geared transmission?
No, the 2026 Toyota bZ employs a 1-speed direct drive transmission coupled with its electric motor. This is standard for modern battery-electric vehicles, eliminating the need for multiple gear ratios.
What is the vehicle's overall physical footprint?
The 2026 Toyota bZ measures 184.6 inches in length and 73.2 inches in width, riding on a 111.2-inch wheelbase. Its height is documented at 65.0 inches.
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