2023 TOYOTA BZ4X AWD CHARGE CURVE TEST: HOW SLOW IS TOO SLOW?

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The 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD faces significant criticism for its DC fast charging performance, which the review deems "embarrassing" and "brutally slow." While the vehicle is rated for 100 kW charging, it only peaked at 86 kW and rapidly declined, reaching a mere 3 kW by 96% state of charge after 210 minutes. The 10-80% charge took a lengthy 61 minutes, adding approximately 155 miles of range, a figure considered uncompetitive. The reviewer highlights that most owners will likely charge at home using Level 2 chargers, making this slow DC charging a non-issue for daily use. However, for road trips, the bZ4X AWD is deemed a poor choice due to this charging limitation. Positive notes include a comfortable ride and a nice interior, though the steering wheel/instrument cluster design is questioned. The front-wheel-drive model is mentioned as having a more competitive 150 kW charging capability.