In recent years, many major automakers have gone all-electric because the benefits are impossible to ignore. Whether hybrid or fully electric, these types of vehicles have established themselves as some of the leading cars, SUVs and pickups on the road.

One of those automakers is Toyota, which offers one of the most comprehensive hybrid lineups on the market in 2024. Despite this, the storied Japanese brand still produces an all-electric model, the bZ4X SUV. Toyota has focused on offering many features as standard on its only electric vehicle, but that doesn’t mean there’s no scope to make it more expensive than its already competitive price. Here’s how much the 2024 Toyota bZ4X costs fully loaded.

To provide you with the most current and accurate information possible, the data used to create this article comes from Toyota and other authoritative sources, including the EPA.

Starting with the top-of-the-range Limited

While many petrol-powered Toyota SUVs offer a wide range of equipment, the same cannot be said for the all-electric bZ4X. But that’s to be expected, as the more complex electric powertrain doesn’t have as much scope as a conventional combustion engine car. That’s largely due to how expensive it would be to produce different versions of the platform for the bZ4X.

That said, you still have a choice of two trim levels for Toyota’s only electric vehicle, which will launch in 2024: the base XLE trim and the top-of-the-line Limited trim. The XLE trim comes with a solid list of standard features starting at $43,070, with that trim designation typically considered a mid-range option for many of Toyota’s gasoline-powered models. To make the most of what the bZ4X has to offer, the Limited trim comes with almost all features standard, save for a few optional extras. The Limited trim for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X starts at $47,180.

236 miles range in this configuration

Both trims have identical features, but differ in range and efficiency for one important reason. In the XLE trim, you get a set of 18-inch wheels, resulting in an EPA-estimated range of 252 miles. However, in the Limited trim, the 18-inch set is replaced with 20-inch multi-spoke wheels, dropping the range to 236 miles. If range is more important than comfort and convenience, the base XLE trim may be your best bet in the long run.

Opting for all-wheel drive

While the 2024 bZ4X doesn’t offer as many customizations or options as the majority of Toyota’s gasoline-powered fleet, you can opt to upgrade to all-wheel drive. As expected, this will further impact estimated range, dropping to 222 miles when choosing the Limited trim. In terms of efficiency, the EPA rates the all-wheel drive model at 112 MPGe in the city, 92 on the highway, and 102 MPGe combined.

This results in annual fuel costs of only $700, with the Toyota bZ4X capable of DC fast charging Cable. Toyota says the electric SUV can charge from low to 80% in about 35 minutes with its larger 72.8 kWh battery pack. The main benefit of all-wheel drive, however, is significantly higher performance, and not just with the larger battery. The price of the bZ4X continues to rise, with all-wheel drive starting at $50,655.

In the front-wheel drive model, the bZ4X produces a solid 201 hp and 300 Nm of torque. In all-wheel drive, the additional electric motor increases power to 214 hp and 390 Nm of torque, boosting speed across the board. Toyota claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration time for the all-wheel drive bZ4X, which puts it behind the 4.8 seconds of the Nissan Ariya, which also sends power to all four wheels.

Performance specifications

Numerous options for the exterior

Although the bZ4X doesn’t offer as many powertrain options, it manages to match the petrol-powered models in terms of available design customisations. While that doesn’t mean there’s a huge range of options, it still makes the electric Toyota extremely competitive with the Nissan Ariya in this area.

The black roof color variants

As for the SUV’s exterior, you only get a black exterior paint finish as standard, any other choice comes at an extra cost. Four of these colors cost an additional $425, namely Wind Chill Pearl (white), Elemental Silver Metallic, Heavy Metal (dark gray) and Supersonic Red. However, to fully option the bZ4X, you’ll need to opt for one of the black roof colors, which costs $925 more. The base colors remain the same, but as the name suggests, you also get a completely black roof.

There is only one other exterior package available for the bZ4X, a split roof spoiler. The split design is more subtle than a regular lip spoiler, but complements the mix of sharp and curved lines of the rest of the SUV’s body, while still giving the rear a sportier feel.

Limited selection inside

As for the interior, the choice in design options becomes much more limited, which is currently the case for many other models in the electric SUV segment. Unlike the exterior colors, both interior trims are available at no extra cost, so you can choose between black or white SofTex seats in the bZ4X. It should be noted that if you choose the white option, only the color of the seat and door panel upholstery changes; the dashboard and center console remain black.

Available interior packages include the Limited Weather Package, which adds heated rear seats and front foot and leg warmers for an additional $350. The same package with a rear spoiler also costs $550. You can also get the Limited Weather Package with a nine-speaker JBL audio system for $930, or $1,130 with a rear spoiler.

The bZ4x continues Toyota’s trend towards practicality

Aside from the increased performance and efficiency offered by the electrified powertrain, the bZ4X also ticks all the boxes that make an SUV better than the rest of the industry. Whether through storage solutions or cutting-edge technology, it may not be as spacious as other Toyota SUVs available in 2024, but it offers enough space for all passengers for a five-seater model.

The interior remains the same for both versions

As for the interior, there are no changes in terms of space in the 2024 bZ4X between the two trims. In total, Toyota says it offers 123 cubic feet of interior space, which is slightly less than the 136.4 cubic feet of the similarly sized RAV4. In terms of cargo volume, the bZ4X offers 27.7 cubic feet, which is significantly more than one of its main competitors in the Nissan Ariya which comes with less than 22.8 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats.

Internal dimensions

The improved technology features of the Limited equipment

With electric vehicles, the focus is usually on integrating the brand’s latest technology, which is also the case with the bZ4X. While there’s nothing as comprehensive as the MBUX Hyperscreen in the new Mercedes-Benz EVs, which may not be a bad thing, the only Toyota EV follows a more minimalist design style centered around its 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen display.

Behind the steering wheel, a seven-inch multi-information display shows all the important details about your bZ4X as efficiently as possible. Some exclusive technical features included in the top Limited trim level are an auto-dimming rear-view mirror with HomeLink and ambient lighting at the front and rear.

Like most new Toyota models in 2024, the 2024 bZ4X comes with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system, which introduces a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features to keep you safe on the road. These features include:

• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
• Dynamic radar cruise control for the entire speed range
• Lane departure warning with steering assistant
• Automatic high beam
• Lane departure warning
• Traffic sign assistant
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Proactive driving assistant

The Toyota bZ4X also comes with the Star Safety system, which prioritizes braking and overall stability. It includes advanced stability control, anti-lock braking, brake force distribution and intelligent stop technology, giving you the peace of mind that the Camry is equipped with essential features to maximize your safety on the road.

The Toyota bZ4X 2024 costs $52,710 fully equipped

Overall, when choosing all compatible optional features and inclusions, the 2024 Toyota bZ4X comes fully loaded with a price tag of $52,710. Note that this price is before adding the 49 different accessories that come with the SUV, all of which should be considered to make the bZ4X even more practical.

Considering the base price of $47,180, Toyota does a great job of offering an electric SUV with solid performance and comfort at a much lower price than others in the same segment – even when equipped with everything it has to offer.