In this video, I provide a comprehensive review of the all-new 2026 Toyota bZ, offering a unique perspective as a current bZ4X owner. This walkthrough covers key updates including exterior and interior design, technology enhancements, driving performance, charging capability improvements, and overall usability compared to the previous generation.
With expanded access to fast-charging through the NACS network, improved range, and added convenience features, the 2026 bZ represents an important step forward in Toyota’s battery-electric lineup. Whether you are researching your first EV or evaluating Toyota’s latest advancements, this review delivers practical insights to help inform your decision.
📍 Filmed at Brewer Airport Toyota in Moon Township, near the Pittsburgh Airport.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Exterior
1:10 Interior
4:19 Test Drive
5:55 Final Thoughts
6:18 Outro
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Still like it smaller, so waiting for the C-HR to be available. Hopefully price will be lower, handles better because smaller size, shorter wheelbase, and weight. It's the same platform as the bz and Woodland. Toyota is doing a good job at hitting different segments with their SUV/CUV EVs. Now, of they can offer EVs in cars, that would be nice as I'm not usually into tall SUVs. Though CUVs do better in winter due to the ground clearance.
I have a 2019 RAV 4 XSE Hybrid and considering to switch to the BZ or the CHR EVs. The dealers in my area are just bringing the BZ XLE (short range) so I'll wait until the CHR shows up to check and test drive one.
Nice review of the 2026 BZ! How has your BZ4X been in terms of reliability? How is your battery doing since new?
Love my 2026 bZ Limited AWD, replacing my 2024 Tesla Model Y LR AWD. It's a learning curve, but my recommendations are: 1) disable PKSB (Parking Support Braking) and, if in colder climates and making short runs where range isn't an issue, disable ECO in both drive mode and in the climate settings. Your bZ's cabin will warm much quicker.
The prior version was such a fail, it's hard to believe they'll sell any used ones.
On other markets,the name stayed the same
Really considering the bz xle plus. The dealerships around here are selling them for only $29k!
Wtf were they thinking giving it the name bZ4X? Must be drunk out of their mind to do so.
I’m actually coming from a 2023 bZ4X base model, and for me this 2026 update is just… perfect. I put 25,000 miles in one year on my 2023 with zero issues — no creaks, no degradation, no software problems, nothing. It’s a Toyota. It literally just worked every single day.
Honestly, even two weeks ago I wasn’t planning to upgrade at all. Then I saw 72 months, 0% APR, zero down, plus the $3,500 rebate, did the math, and it just made sense. I wanted the Limited, the extra range makes everything more relaxed and fun, and I’m planning to keep this car at least 10 years. It has everything I need — I’m done thinking about cars for a long time.
One thing people don’t realize (and I wish Toyota talked about more): moving the charge port to the right side wasn’t “just moving it.” Toyota spent tens of millions retooling factories, body panels, wiring, and production lines. That’s a long-term decision. It’s future-proofed, because this charging layout is clearly where the industry is going for the next decades.
Toyota made this for 99% of people who would normally buy a RAV4 and just want the EV version. You get in, you drive, you don’t think about it.
Also — Apple Maps EV routing is huge and completely kills range anxiety. It tells you where to charge and how long to charge. That’s the real problem people have, not range itself. And I personally only use Tesla Superchargers, so reliability has been basically flawless.
It’s not flashy, it’s not trying to be edgy — it’s just a long-term, reliable EV that you can actually live with. People are finally getting it, and the sales numbers are starting to reflect that.
This car should not be sold anywhere that snows. I am in California where it belongs. 26 Premium plus is a good move from a 24 Bz4X 2wd which I own. Waitting for Toyota to give us the 17k incentives to lease it. There is around a total of 11500 incentives right now.
I have a silver/black trim 2023 bZ4X AWD Limited now, and next spring I'll be looking for a replacement. I was considering jumping the Toyota ship and going with a Hyundai Ioniq 5, but it seems they have a lot of technical issues. I did get to test drive a 2026 bZ a few weeks ago and it was shockingly better than my 2023 (AWD, but a lower trim level than my Limited). I specced out what I wanted in a 2026 Limited and I immediately decided on the exact 2-tone red/black color scheme as yours. I love the look!
About driving…It is otherwise OK, but at least the AWD model is a "bouncy castle". It does not soak the road imperfections nearly as well as the RAV4 plugin. Every small imperfection makes the car bounce, whereas at RAV4 you just don't notice anything. The suspension does not have the initial softness which would be needed for "premium ride quality". Otherwise the car is perfectly OK, goes straight without having to steer all the time and the steering even has some feel of the road conditions (grip,etc.).
Test drove one last week, VERY nice to drive. Expecting the price to drop later this year, will check it out again then.