Toyota brings new upgrades to its all electric SUV. Here's what's new

Toyota has introduced new upgrades to its 2026 bZ Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), bringing significant improvement to the vehicle.

According to a press release on 13 May, the upgrade brings improvements in range, output, charging performance, and vehicle design.

New year, new performance

Toyota has focused on making new changes to the 2026 SUV, first by giving it a larger lithium-ion battery with a higher total capacity of up to 74.7-kWh.

This ensures that the car lasts longer on one charge, thus extending the range as well to up to 314 miles on a full charge.

The new battery is now available on a newly available XLE Front-Wheel-Drive Plus (FWD Plus) model, as well as the XLE All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) and Limited (FWD/AWD) grades, while a 57.7-kWh battery will also be available on a XLE FWD model.

The car is also to be equipped with a North American Charging System (NACS) charging port, giving it access to thousands of high-speed charging stations nationwide, as well as a plug and charge system that eliminates the need for multiple mobile charging applications.

These changes also come with a name change from the Toyota bZ4X to the Toyota bZ, and a refreshed exterior design that harmoniously blends form and function.

Upgrades in this regard include minor changes to the front fascia, lighting elements, and other aspects that give it a more elegant look.

For the interior, the SUV has been improved to provide more space and comfort as well as technological connectivity.

Ready for distribution

With the new upgrades almost done, the 2026 Toyota bZ is expected to start arriving at Toyota dealerships in the second half of 2025. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price will be announced closer to on-sale date.

The vehicle will come in two grades — the XLE grade with option of Panoramic fixed-glass moonroof with power sunshade and the Limited grade with option of 9-speaker JBL Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier