Toyota introduces its bZ BEV series

Admin l Monday, April 19, 2021

 

TOYATA CITY, Japan – Toyota Motor Corporation today announced  Toyota bZ, its newly established series of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), in establishment of a full line-up of electrified vehicles, on April 19.  Toyota made the announcement at Auto Shanghai, a motor show held in Shanghai, China, where it  unveiled the version of the Toyota bZ4X, which will be the first model in the bZ series.

The new Toyota bZ series of BEVs according to Toyota takes on a “human-centered” approach aimed at widespread use in regions such as China, the U.S., and Europe, where there is significant demand for BEVs, and where there is a large supply of renewable electricity. BZ written “bZ” stands for “beyond Zero,” and incorporates the desire to provide customers with value that exceeds mere “zero emissions.”

Toyota intends to launch BEVs that will be welcomed by all customers. The Toyota bZ series models will be built on new BEV dedicated platforms with features as follow practical cruising range that considers the operating environment, so that customers can choose the products with peace of mind

Other features include open and freestyle interior and uniquely designed exterior utilizing BEV packaging

Development of the Toyota bZ series is based on BEV-dedicated platforms that can be used with multiple variations in terms of size and design. “Since it is difficult for Toyota to prepare such a wide range of choices by itself, it is jointly developing the series with partners who boast expertise in various fields. By coordinating with policies that encourage the use of renewable energies, Toyota hopes to expand the range of choice for customers, and contribute to the further reduction of CO2 emissions”, it said.