Performance
As an all-electric vehicle, the bZ4X is available in two trims with two distinct powertrains. The base model, the XLE, uses a single-motor, front-wheel-drive model to produce 201 horsepower and 196 lb.-ft of torque. While the Limited trim uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup to produce 214 hp and 248 lb.-ft.
Along with two strong powertrains, the bZ4X also has regenerative braking, which uses the vehicle's motion to generate power for the battery. While other EVs use multiple regen modes, Toyota has opted instead to have the bZ4X use a one-pedal-driving feature that can be switched on and off. Switched off, regen is moderated with the brake pedal and switched on - the bZ4X will decelerate at a moderate rate when you release the accelerator. However, Arlington drivers will need to use the brake pedal to bring the car to a full stop.
Speaking of the vehicle's batteries, the bZ4X has two nearly identical sets. The single-motor has a 63.4-kWh battery, and the dual-motor has a 65.5-kWh pack. According to the EPA, the FWD single-motor model gets an estimated 252 miles on a single charge, while the all-wheel-drive model offers around 228 miles of range.