2023 TOYOTA BZ4X

EV Channels Review

The 2023 Toyota BZ4X All-Wheel Drive, tested here in the XLE trim, presents a mixed bag for potential EV buyers. While praised for its comfortable interior, spacious rear seating, decent trunk space, and attractive pricing, significant drawbacks temper enthusiasm. The reviewer highlights a unique but potentially inconvenient dashboard-above-steering-wheel display requiring manual steering wheel adjustment, and a fixed glass roof with an unnecessary central divider. The most critical issues are the exceptionally slow DC fast charging speeds, which fall far short of advertised rates and significantly impact long-distance travel viability, and the unreliability of driver-assist features like adaptive cruise control and voice commands. Despite its strengths, the slow charging and software glitches are major obstacles that may deter purchasers, especially when compared to competitors offering faster charging and more refined systems.