Toyota’s first ever mass-market electric vehicle, the bZ4X, is set to be launched in Japan on May 12, and as reported earlier, will only be available via leasing through the automaker’s Kinto car subscription service.
While the move is aimed at removing customer concerns regarding battery-electric vehicle (BEV) ownership and also promote the rebuild, reuse and recycle philosophy of batteries, the company says that there may be little need to do so during the life of the vehicle, given the expected longevity of the battery on the crossover.
It said that development was conducted with a target of achieving a world-leading battery capacity retention ratio of 90% after 10 years in the pursuit of building a BEV that can be used for an extended period with complete peace of mind.
Of course, actual battery capacity retention ratio when installed in a vehicle environment may vary depending on customer use conditions, usage environment and driving methods, so a 90% battery capacity retention ratio after 10 years isn’t a given, but Toyota says that the unit is guaranteed for 10 years or 200,000 km, which is the maximum period of the lease plan, and the unit will still have 70% battery capacity at the end of that cycle.
Given that the crossover is only available under lease, there’s no mention of battery replacement cost, since the 71.4 kWh unit is covered under the programme, but it will be interesting to see what the cost of a replacement unit will be in markets where the will be sold outright, past the battery warranty period.
The five-seater is available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations. The former uses a single electric motor generating 150 kW (204 PS), while the AWD features two 80 kW motors (109 PS) for a combined output of 160 kW (218 PS), and operating range is 559 km for the FWD and 540 km for the AWD (both WLTC).
In terms of charging, the bZ4X supports a maximum of 6.6 kW of AC charging or 150 kW DC fast charging. A 90 kW charger can recharge the battery to 80% of capacity in 40 minutes, while AC charging at a rate of 6 kW with can fully charge the unit in about 12 hours.
The car can also be specified with an optional solar charging system, which can generate power equivalent to a maximum of approximately 11.6 km of driving distance per day, or up to 1,750 km in one year. The bZ4X is also slated to be launched in Malaysia, but will only arrive in 2023.
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Toyota can tout all they want but even in their homeland, this car is only for rental since nobody will buy it.
USA the e-TNGA bZ4X just launched starting 42000+ usd after tax exemption.
It’s getting sold out now…
At thier homeland,
They don’t want to sell it,
They want to re-sell it themselves later? Bcuz that Toyota battery not yet 10 years old, still have way more than 90% retention by 5th year. And Japanese used car quality is top notch.
Don’t trust their marketing words
Wrong
It’s so Toyota to start by working on the reliability front, huge props to them. If people can be assured that their battery will remain reliable after 10 years, that’ll definitely help push a lot of people over the edge to get an EV.
If Toyota is so confident, they should be giving 10 years warranty and free replacement after 10 year usage.
In here, for hybrid, we have 10 years warranty but optional but as standard as 8 years warranty. But EV should give 10 years warranty as standard.
And so it’s happening too.
Toyota Europe launched this BZ4X earlier than others.
They have offered 1-million km / 10-year warranty.
And where is the free replacement?
BZ4x should have already for free replacement. Before launching BZ4x, Toyota also introduce a no-cost, 10-year warranty program in Europe and UK markets.
in your logic, if Apple give 2 years warranty to their phone, THEY SHOULD ALSO replace an phone after 2 years.
IONIQ give 8 Years Battery warranty. Meaning IONIQ should also give free replacement after 8 Years?
if Singaporean is kiasu.
Malaysian is well-known for their self-entitled.
No matter bumi and non, all self-entitled.
LOL one time pay but must last forever what a twat
Wrong.
Wrong. Try again
nice
Dont like it, dont buy it. Stick with your myvis and sagas.You guys commented as if you have 10 teslas at home whereby you dont even own a hybrid. FYI so many hybrids are used as taxis in developed countries recording over 600k km without problems. Dont get over your head lol. Typical Malaysian keyboard warrior mindset