Everything You Should Know About Toyota bZ3X Specifications

Toyota’s bZ3X is an electric SUV that shares much of its foundation with the GAC Aion V, offering similar dimensions, drivetrain, and electric motors but differing in battery configurations. The bZ3X is a five-door, five-seater vehicle measuring 4,600 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,600 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,765 mm.

It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) layout and is powered by a single electric motor that delivers either 150 kW or 165 kW of maximum power, allowing it to reach a top speed of 160 km/h.

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One of the key distinctions of the Toyota bZ3X is its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, available in three capacities: 50.0 kWh, 58.4 kWh, and 67.9 kWh. These options provide respective driving ranges of 430 km, 520 km, and 610 km under China’s CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle) conditions. Unlike other Toyota models that emphasize hybrid technology, the bZ3X represents a full-electric offering with competitive range capabilities.

Toyota has integrated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) into the bZ3X to challenge perceptions that the company lags in smart vehicle technology. The 520 Pro and Pro+ trims come equipped with lidar sensors from Robosense and utilize Momenta 5.0 assisted driving technology.

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Meanwhile, the top-end 610 Max variant offers optional lidar and Momenta 5.0 ADAS. Other trims rely on Toyota’s standard Pilot driver assistance system. Notably, the Momenta 5.0 system enables NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) functionality without requiring high-definition maps, a key advantage in evolving automated driving technology.

Inside, the bZ3X boasts a Tesla-inspired minimalist design with a large 14.6-inch central touchscreen display. However, it operates on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which is slightly outdated compared to newer EVs equipped with the Snapdragon 8295.

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The lidar-equipped trims enhance computational power by incorporating the Nvidia Orin X chip, delivering 254 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of processing capability. Toyota also highlights that the bZ3X is the first vehicle from its joint venture in China to feature lidar technology, underscoring its commitment to next-generation autonomous driving features.

The Toyota bZ3X is produced exclusively in China through the GAC-Toyota joint venture. With 65% of its parts sourced from Chinese suppliers and only 1% imported, the bZ3X is designed to cater specifically to the Chinese EV market. While Toyota has yet to announce global availability, the bZ3X stands as a strong competitor in China’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle sector.

Toyota bZ3X Specifications