Toyota injects bZ4X -- its first full-electric model -- with RAV4's off-road abilities

Toyota bZ4X driving down steep incline 2022 — The Toyota bZ4X uses a new eAxle design that integrates the transaxle, motor and inverter in a single unit. Toyota says this results in shorter overhangs and a low center of gravity and more cabin space.

July 14, 2022 04:00 AM

Toyota is injecting the bZ4X – the first of seven full-electric models from the Beyond Zero subbrand due by 2025 -- with off-road capabilities take from its successful RAV4 compact SUV.

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