{{Short description|Series of battery electric vehicles from Toyota}} {{Use dmy dates |date=March 2022 |cs1-dates=yy}} {{Use British English |date=March 2025}} {{for|the car model sold in North America and Ireland since 2025|Toyota bZ4X}}
The '''Toyota bZ series''' ("'''beyond Zero'''") is a family of battery electric vehicles (BEV) manufactured by Toyota. It was introduced in April 2021 alongside the bZ4X Concept. The bZ series is a part of Toyota's plan to introduce 15 battery electric vehicle models by 2025, seven of which are from the bZ series.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Toyota reveals global electrification strategy in Shanghai |url=https://toyota.pressroom.com.au/press_release_detail.asp?clientID=2&prID=45748&navSectionID=2 |access-date=2021-04-19 |publisher=Toyota |location=Australia}}</ref> Vehicles from the bZ series make use of the e-TNGA platform co-developed with Subaru.
According to Toyota, the "beyond Zero" name is intended to convey the desire to provide customers with value that exceeds mere "zero emissions." The company described the bZ series as a "human-centered" approach aimed for regions such as China, North America, and Europe, where there are growing demand for BEVs.<ref>{{Cite press release |author=<!--staff--> |title=Toyota announces its new BEV series, Toyota bZ, in establishment of a full line-up of electrified vehicles |url=https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/35083987.html |access-date=2021-04-19 |publisher=Toyota}}</ref>
Its first vehicle, the bZ4X, is produced in Japan and China and has been sold since mid-2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-19|title=Toyota kicks off new 'Beyond Zero'-emissions brand with bZ4X Concept|url=https://driving.ca/toyota/auto-news/news/toyota-kicks-off-new-beyond-zero-emissions-brand-with-bz4x-concept|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Driving|language=en-US}}</ref> The second model, called bZ3, was introduced in October 2022 to be sold exclusively in China in 2023. It is co-developed with BYD Auto through the BYD Toyota EV Technology (BTET) joint venture.
In 2025, Toyota decided to move away from the bZ naming strategy with plans to use names from current cars that are familiar to customers. The Urban Cruiser and C-HR+ are the first to use names that move away from the old system. The bZ4X will likely be the only electric car Toyota sells globally under the bZ naming strategy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Peter |date=2025-01-15 |title=Toyota will use familiar names for its upcoming EVs, shifting away from the controversial ‘bZ’ |url=https://electrek.co/2025/01/15/toyota-use-familiar-names-upcoming-evs/ |archive-date= |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=Electrek}}</ref>
== Production models == Patent fillings in 2020 revealed that Toyota had registered nine nameplates under the bZ series, which include bZ1, bZ2, bZ2X, bZ3, bZ3X, bZ4, bZ4X, bZ5, and bZ5X.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Toyota, Lexus all-electric SUVs teased, co-developed with Subaru |url=https://www.caradvice.com.au/907285/toyota-lexus-all-electric-suvs-teased-co-developed-with-subaru/ |access-date=2021-04-19 |website=Car Advice}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoffman|first=Connor|date=2021-04-09|title=Toyota's Upcoming EVs Could Be Named BZ, for Beyond Zero|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36077037/toyota-bz-electric-vehicle-name/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US}}</ref> The numbers refer to the vehicle size or segment, while the 'X' denotes to the vehicle being a crossover SUV.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Toyota BZ4X Is The Name For Automaker's New Electric Crossover|url=https://insideevs.com/news/500744/toyota-bz4x-electric-crossover-rav4/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=InsideEVs|language=en}}</ref>
=== Current production models === *Toyota bZ3 (2023–present); sold in China only<ref>{{cite news |last=Mihalascu |first=Dan |date=2022-10-24 |title=Toyota bZ3 Compact Electric Sedan Bows In China With 372-Mile Range |website=InsideEVs |publisher=Motorsport Network |location=US |url=https://insideevs.com/news/618139/toyota-bz3-compact-electric-sedan-bows-in-china-with-372-mile-range/ |access-date=2022-10-25}}</ref> *Toyota bZ5 (2025–present); sold in China only *Toyota bZ7 (2026–present); sold in China only<ref>{{cite news |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/11/20/toyota-bz7-debuts-a-china-only-all-electric-sedan-likely-with-a-byd-powertrain |title=All-electric Toyota bZ7 concept debuts in China, likely equipped with BYD powertrain |first=Mark |last=Andrews |publisher=CarNewsChina |location=China |date=November 20, 2024 |access-date=2025-03-07}}</ref> *Toyota bZ3X (2024–present); sold in China, Hong Kong, and Macau *Toyota bZ4X/bZ (2022–present); sold globally<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gauthier |first=Michael |date=2021-04-19 |title=Toyota's bZ4X Concept Previews An Electric SUV Coming In 2022 |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/04/toyotas-bz4x-concept-previews-an-electric-crossover-coming-in-2022/ |access-date=2021-04-19 |website=Carscoops}}</ref> *Toyota bZ4X Touring/bZ Woodland (2025–present); sold in Japan, Europe and North America
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== Concept models == [[File:Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda announces major shift in the company's BEV plans.png|thumb|Akio Toyoda shows prototypes of 15 BEVs during Toyota's briefing on BEV strategies in December 2021]]
In December 2021, Toyota revealed the bZ Compact SUV, bZ Large SUV, bZ Small Crossover, and bZ SDN (sedan) concept vehicles as part of the bZ series. The four bZ concepts were displayed as part of an event that showcased fifteen future Toyota and Lexus battery electric models.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Toyota bZ compact SUV and bZ small crossover - 6368032|url=https://www.motor1.com/photo/6368032/toyota-bz-compact-suv-and-bz-small-crossover/|access-date=2021-12-14|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref> The bZ SDN was later revealed as the bZ3 in October 2022. The bZ Large SUV was later revealed as the fifth-generation Highlander in February 2026.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dnistran |first=Iulian |date=2026-02-10 |title=2027 Toyota Highlander: An American-Made, 320-Mile Electric Three-Row SUV |url=https://insideevs.com/news/786882/2027-toyota-highlander-ev-suv-specs-charging/ |website=InsideEVs |publisher=Motorsport Network |location=US |access-date=2026-03-22}}</ref>
An updated bZ Compact SUV concept was shown at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=A Nod to the Near Future: Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept Revealed in U.S. |url=https://pressroom.toyota.com/a-nod-to-the-near-future-toyota-bz-compact-suv-concept-revealed-in-u-s/ |publisher=Toyota |location=US |date=2022-11-17 |access-date=2022-11-17}}</ref> The production version was unveiled as the C-HR+ in March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-12 |title=2026 Toyota C-HR+: New electric SUV wears a familiar name |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2026-toyota-c-hr-new-electric-suv-wears-a-familiar-name |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref>
The bZ Sport Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept presented at the Auto Shanghai in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toyota bZ Sport Crossover And bZ FlexSpace Preview Production BEVs |url=https://insideevs.com/news/662876/toyota-bz-sport-crossover-bz-flexspace-preview-production-bevs/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}}</ref>The production version was unveiled as the bZ3C (later renamed to bZ5) and bZ3X at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Mark |date=2024-04-25 |title=Two new Toyota EVs shown at 2024 Beijing Auto Show |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/25/two-new-toyota-evs-shown-at-2024-beijing-auto-show/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
The bZ Satisfied Space Concept presented at the Auto Guangzhou in November 2023.<ref name="Guangzhou">{{cite news |title=Toyota teases stylish electric sedan and SUV ready to take on Tesla |url=https://www.arenaev.com/toyota_teases_stylish_electric_sedan_and_suv_ready_to_take_on_tesla-news-2783.php |access-date=27 May 2024 |work=ArenaEV.com |date=25 Nov 2023}}</ref> were revealed as bZ7 concept at the Auto Guangzhou 2024. The production version was unveiled as the bZ7 at the Auto Shanghai in April 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/757450/toyota-bz7-debut/|title=The Toyota bZ7 Is a Chinese Electric Flagship Sedan|first=Adrian|last=Padeanu|website=motor1.com|date=23 April 2025}}</ref>
The Toyota Urban SUV Concept showcased at Toyota Motor Europe’s Kenshiki forum on 4 December 2023 featured the bZ designation in the rear light signature.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toyota unveils Urban SUV Concept, previewing a new electric compact SUV for Europe |url=https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-unveils-urban-suv-concept-previewing-a-new-electric-compact-suv-for-europe/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Toyota unveils Urban SUV Concept, previewing a new electric compact SUV for Europe |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-05 |title=Toyota Urban SUV is yet another EV concept revealed, but previewing a production model |url=https://www.autoblog.com/features/toyota-urban-suv-concept-revealed |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=www.autoblog.com |language=en}}</ref> The production-ready Urban Cruiser was revealed on 12 December 2024, the first battery electric vehicle (BEV) abandoning the bZ designation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: new cabin pictures and trim details released |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/365342/toyota-urban-cruiser-ev-new-cabin-pictures-and-trim-details-released |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Auto Express |language=en}}</ref>
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== See also == * List of Toyota vehicles
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