bZ4X FWD

Name: Toyota bZ4X FWD
Brand: Toyota
Price: 55990 AUD
Availability: InStock

BEV · SUV · FWD

Starting Price (before ORC)

$55,990

AUD — add on-road costs for your state

WLTP Range

591 km

Battery

75 kWh

DC Charging

150 kW

0–100 km/h

7.5s

Drive

FWD

Seats

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Our Verdict

The Toyota bZ4X FWD is the range-optimised variant of the bZ4X — single front motor, reduced mass, and 513km of WLTP range that exceeds the AWD variant by 47km. For buyers who don't need all-wheel traction and prioritise the longest available range in the bZ4X lineup, the FWD is the more efficient choice. Toyota dealer support remains the strongest service infrastructure backing of any EV sold in Australia.

What we like

✓ 513km WLTP — 47km more than AWD from same class battery
✓ Toyota dealer network: most extensive service support in Australia
✓ 150kW DC charging
✓ Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Toyota Safety Sense standard

What could be better

✗ FWD only — no AWD option for buyers who need it
✗ 150kW DC unchanged from AWD variant
✗ No V2L
✗ Three-year warranty

Overview

The bZ4X FWD is the single-motor, front-wheel-drive variant of Toyota’s dedicated electric SUV. With the AWD system and its associated mass removed, the FWD’s 71.4kWh battery delivers 513km of WLTP range — a more competitive figure than the AWD variant’s 466km.

The FWD variant is approximately $5,000 less than the AWD. For buyers who live in consistently dry climates, drive primarily on sealed roads, and don’t tow, the FWD is the rational choice: more range, lower price, same dealer support.

Key Specification

Battery: 71.4kWh. WLTP: 513km. Drive: FWD. DC: 150kW. 0-100: approximately 8.4s. Price: approximately $66,900.

Verdict

The bZ4X FWD delivers 513km of range with Toyota’s service backing and wireless CarPlay at a competitive price. The 150kW DC charging remains the limitation. For Toyota-loyal buyers entering the EV market, the FWD is the more range-efficient starting point.