The Toyota bZ3 electric saloon, the second model in the bZ range of electric vehicles, has entered production. The model is manufactured in Tianjin (FAW Toyota), China.
The Toyota bZ3 is developed by Toyota, BYD Auto, and FAW Toyota through the BYD Toyota EV Technology (BTET) joint venture. The battery structure, cooling, control, and safety monitoring systems were all designed for this car.
Toyota bZ3 specs, and price
In the Chinese market, the price of the Toyota bZ3 electric model starts at $27,300. According to China’s CLTC standards, the range would be 600 km. In reality, the electric car has a range of less than 400 km.
The Japanese electric car has a BLADE lithium iron phosphate battery developed by BYD. The model will be able to be configured with 50 kWh and 65 kWh batteries.
The Toyota bZ3 is a 5-seat model with front-wheel drive. The saloon has a wheelbase of 2,880 mm, a length of 4,725 mm, a width of 1,835 mm, and a height of 1,475 mm. The weight exceeds 1,700 kg.
Size-wise, the bZ3 is the size of the Toyota Camry saloon.
The interior of the Japanese electric saloon features the Digital Island system that integrates a large vertical centre display with a tray-like console. In addition to wireless charging, it integrates functions for connecting smartphones and multimedia, providing a new experience for customers. Air conditioning, music, and other controls are also integrated into the large display.
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The exterior exudes stability and power and features a highly modulated and elegant profile that suggests a linear sense of speed. The corners of the bumper emphasize air guides and air curtains that take airflow into account, while the flat door handles, aluminium wheels, and rear bumper are specially shaped to reduce air resistance.