Toyota has shaved more than $10,000 off the price of its first EV in the electric market, despite upgrading the specs on its battery, power from the motors and range of the bZ4X.
The bZ4X was launched almost two years ago in Australia and has achieved just over 1,800 sales since then.
The revamped lineup includes similar powertrains with an entry 2WD variant, now starting at $55,990 before on-roads, down from the original price of $66,000 when it was launched in February 2024.
The AWD variant bumps that price up to $67,990 before on-roads, down from $74,900.
Toyota Australia vice president sales, marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley said the bZ4X is a crucial part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach in Australia, which includes a heavy focus on hybrid vehicles.
“Since its introduction in early 2024, we’ve seen major shifts in the Australian automotive landscape – most notably the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) introduced in 2025,” Hanley said in a statement.
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“At Toyota, we take a portfolio approach to NVES. As a leader in hybrid technology, we aim to remain self-sustainable while ensuring our electrified and internal combustion vehicle portfolios complement each other.”
Both models now receive an upgraded battery pack, which now stands at 77.4 kWh, up from 71.4 kWh. This brings the range up to 591 km, up from 535 km on the 2WD variant.
The new pack also brings the AWD variant’s range to 517 km on the WLTP cycle, from previously being at 485 km.
On charging, the new model features 22 kW AC charging across the range, helping the battery fully charge from 10% in under 3.5 hours.
DC fast charging speeds have also been improved with 150 kW on offer at the right charging, helping the car charge from 10-80% in 30 minutes.
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When it comes to powertrain, the 2WD bZ4X will see its front motor power increase from 150 kW to 165 kW.
The AWD version now sees a combined power output of 252 kW, up from 160 kW found on the original bZ4X.
With this increased power output, 1,500 kg of braked towing capacity is now also offered on the AWD version.
This variant also features an X-Mode off-road traction control system, downhill assist control, and vehicle stability control, helping improve traction and stability on Australian roads.
On the inside, there is a larger 14-inch screen, wireless phone chargers and a plug in the boot for vehicle-to-load (V2L) compatability.
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The new model will be available in 5 colours with Black being the standard colour, while optional colours that cost $595 include White, Liquid Mercury, Red, and Blue.
Private buyers of the new vehicle will receive either a 7 kW home charger (without installation) that’s supplied by Jet Charge or a Chargefox public charging voucher with one year or 625 kWh of charging loaded onto it. This is valid for customers who purchase the car until the end of 2026.
According to Toyota, the latest model has now arrived at the company’s showrooms in Australia.
We look forward to driving the new model and seeing what it’s like on our roads and how it competes with dozens of Chinese EV models now available that are both priced aggressively and loaded with tech.
2025 Toyota bZ4X pricing
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.