2025 Toyota bZ4X Drops Prices, Packs More Content

While not really competitive in terms of specs and performance, the Toyota bZ4X is one of the best-selling electric SUVs in Canada (up 79 percent through three quarters of 2024), helped in large part by the automaker’s excellent reputation. But now that early adopters have their bZ4X, what will Toyota do to drive sales in 2025?

The answer includes substantial price cuts, a new LE AWD model and updated content in XLE trim.

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Let’s start by comparing prices with those of the 2024 bZ4X (including freight, PDI and more):

That’s great if you want a bZ4X now, not so much if you’ve purchased one in recent weeks. On the other hand, Toyota’s interest rates are still extremely high—not like other companies that offer much lower rates on their EVs. Look for 7.29 percent on a 60-month lease or 5.99 percent with 72-month financing. That being said, Toyota Canada has a terrific holiday deal on remaining 2024 units including an incentive of $3,500 and financing as low as 0.19 percent. The offer ends on January 2, 2025.

What about the new LE AWD model joining the lineup for 2025? It has all the features of the base LE FWD model, but adds a second motor increasing output from 201 to 215 hp and torque from 196 to 248 lb-ft. More importantly, it provides the benefit of all-wheel drive along with X-Mode (including Snow/Dirt, Deep Snow/Mud and Grip Control modes), multi-terrain select system, downhill assist control and crawl mode. However, maximum range drops from 406 to 367 km.

Finally, additional driver assistance features can be found at the top of the lineup for 2025. The XLE AWD gets a steering wheel touch sensor system plus Front Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist, while the XLE AWD Technology Package is enhanced with Traffic Jam Assist.

It’s a shame the bZ4X doesn’t follow the lead of its twin, the Subaru Solterra, which last year gained a new steering wheel with a flatter design making it easier to see driving data on the digital instrument cluster at the base of the windshield. Maybe another time, hopefully.