Featured Toyota bZ All Electric SUV Adds Range, Charging, and Exterior Updates for 2026

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  1. Tideland Prius

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    • Up to 314 miles of manufacturer-estimated range (XLE, FWD Plus model), an increase of 25% over the outgoing model (previously rated at 252 miles)
    • Equipped with North American Charging System (NACS) port for access to thousands of DC fast charging stations, will also have the convenience of Plug & Charge capability
    • Up-to 50% more horsepower, with 338 combined system net hp on AWD models, up from 214 combined system net hp on prior AWD model
    • Restyled exterior, with front-end design changes to fascia and lighting, with newly available color-matched overfenders for a sleeker look
    • New instrument panel design with a larger 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and customizable ambient lighting
    • Available in XLE and Limited grades, both in a choice of Front- or All-Wheel Drive (FWD or AWD)

    Toyota bZ All Electric SUV Adds Range, Charging, and Exterior Updates for 2026 - Toyota USA Newsroom
     
    #1 Tideland Prius, May 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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    Looks like the charging port will be relocated to the front passenger side for easier access to Superchargers. As well, there’s two battery sizes that isn’t tied to drivetrain layout. (Wonder who the manufacturer is. Is it Panasonic or CATL or BYD?). Upgraded AC charging power to 11kW and better battery thermal management system. Also, an 8-way power passenger seat on the Limited trim.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, May 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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    Pretty sure they mean 314 miles of range in perfect weather so you don't have to use the heater or AC... :)
     
    #3 PriusCamper, May 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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    Name changed, and they at least ditched the massive blacked-out zones at wheel wells. Is this a mid-gen refresh then?
     
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    Haven't toyo boasted for quite some time their solid state battery was all ready to go into production?
     
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  6. Tideland Prius

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    Aye. It’s a midlife refresh.

    Did they? I only remember them saying it’ll be in a hybrid in 2027.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, May 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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    Oh. You are thinking about the one they were going to demo at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

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    Same price or much higher than the outgoing bZ? A new 2025 XLE is 38.5K around here; 39.5K msrp.
     
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    have they increased the charging speed?
     
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