Toyota’s New Smart EV for China Looks Pretty Sharp: Check Out the bZ5

Toyota bZ5 EV ready for deliveries with modern looks and 391 miles range

Toyota revealed the bZ3C concept at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show with 391 miles range, and that concept just became a reality. Toyota named its new car bZ5, and it's already rolling off FAW Toyota's factory in China. Toyota bZ5 The pre-orders opened last month, and the vehicle starts at RMB 130,000 (~$18,000) and is offered in two variants - one with a 65.28 kWh battery and one with a 73.98 kWh battery. Both Blade LFP batteries are sourced from BY…

Toyota’s new smart EV for China looks pretty sharp: Check out the bZ5

Toyota's new bZ5 EV starts at about $18,000 in China and uses BYD batteries for a driving range of up to 630 km (391 miles). Can it keep up in the world's largest EV market? more . . .

Car news today: Chasing Cars 2025 Car Of The Year revealed, Toyota’s new model uses BYD parts, and more – 19 May 2025

This post appeared first on Chasing Cars. Thanks for joining us this Monday, May 19th 2025. Notably in car news today: Chasing Cars proudly announces ten COTY 2025 finalists, Toyota’s Chinese partnership releases an all-new model.  Browse this issue: Chasing Cars releases monumental 2025 Car Of The Year results Toyota’s exclusive Chinese partnership sees new model with BYD technology  Xpeng unveils sleek new P7 electric sports sedan Say goodbye…