Toyota has unveiled its most affordable electric vehicle to date—the bZ3X SUV—exclusively for the Chinese market. Priced from just $13,800 (approximately 100,000 yuan), this launch marks a significant move by Toyota to capture a larger share of the world’s largest EV market. InsideEVs+8CnEVPost+8ArenaEV+8News Minimalist+4News IO+4Bauaelectric EV News+4
The bZ3X is a compact electric SUV developed through Toyota’s joint venture with GAC Group. It offers a range of up to 430 km (267 miles) on a single charge, powered by a 50.03 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Higher trims provide extended ranges of up to 610 km (379 miles) with larger battery options. ArenaEV+2CnEVPost+2EVMagz+2Electrek+3News IO+3Bauaelectric EV News+3EVMagz+3Electrek+3ArenaEV+3
Inside, the bZ3X features a 14.6-inch infotainment screen, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel. The interior is designed for comfort and versatility, with seats that can fold flat to create nearly 3 meters of space. The Verge+9InsideEVs+9Bauaelectric EV News+9Electrek+1News IO+1
A standout feature is the integration of the Momenta 5.0 Intelligent Driving System, powered by NVIDIA’s Orin X chip. This advanced driver-assistance system includes 25 features such as high-speed pilot, traffic light assist, and automatic parking. InsideEVs+6Bauaelectric EV News+6News IO+6
The bZ3X’s launch was met with overwhelming demand, receiving over 10,000 orders within the first hour, which temporarily crashed Toyota’s servers. InsideEVs+7Dailyrevs.com+7EVMagz+7
While the bZ3X is currently exclusive to China, its competitive pricing and features position it as a strong contender in the global EV market. However, Toyota has not announced plans to release this model in other markets at this time.
