I am from the small Faroe Islands, but now I have tried the same Ionity charger in Spekeröd Spekeröd that Bjørn used. I had a roadtrip from Copenhagen to Oslo with a iX3 rental car..
I never try to draft a car or SUV. If I need more range, I will get behind a semi truck. I rarely get close, so I need a big truck to get a benefit from drafting. Another benefit is it forces me to drive slower, as trucks often are fitted with speed limiters.
Lame to only have single phase charger in Europe. However, all is well since this "forces" Bjørn to have 30 hours of family vacation time. 😀 I do like the ending of the video, it seems like all are enjoying the time together.
It’s because they had a lot 1 phase charger in stock and due the Ukraine war and the rest of pandamic struggle they were short on 3 phase charger in the beginning.
Hi, what software you use on your smartphone and which diagnose adapter? For the range, if you use the ECO on ther climate, you will get ca. 20-30 km more range. The range change directly in the display.
This car is the current laughing stock in China because of range and charging speed. However, it's heavily discounted from MSRP 249K to 160K RMB, with great warranty, so it's actually interesting provided one has home charging.
Why would Toyota lend you a 1-phase model when all models sold today are equipped with 3-phase onboard charger?? They really are doing their best to not give a damn.
the bz4x Toyota dealers got in the start is only 1 phase, something with not enough resources and saving the 3 phase chargers for costumer cars. The demo bz4x with 1 phase will not be sold here in the EU after dealers are done with them. Probably goes to some 1 phase countries like England, or recycled. The ones being delivered to customers are 3 Phase 11kw
You can get USB PD Trigger devices which tell a charger to output 20v then have a barrel jack or square lenovo connector for older laptops. I use them with my non-usb-c Asus laptop all the time. Generally only 60W so don't touch your graphics card
The BZ4X still has a lot of issues to be corrected. Who ever heard of an electric vehicle needing a charging holiday to cool the battery. Toyota is still many years behind where it should have been 5 years ago. I suspect any fixes will be a completely new model.
No they are not worried and will be able to make more and better evs. They wanted the battery to last a long time. Don’t forget 3 Toyotas are still the best selling vehicles sold.
Hey Bjorn, we need your insight as far as how the implementation of the superchargers to other Evs has been in Norway. I know initially there was some apprehension understandably from Tesla owners, how has the situation played out thus far? Any friction? The news here in America, is that Ford will be switching to NACS( Tesla standard) moving forward in 2025 given reliability problems with ccs here. And this might just be a big shift. Podcast about this please.
Cute family! so beautiful cute Isabel ... I am waiting for 1000km with new SW. But drive as always, if you are steal capacity from the heatpump do it. Thanks a lot.
It took about a year for Hyundai Motors to realize they needed battery preconditioning in their Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 models. I remember Bjorn's video of the Ioniq 5 issue and figured Hyundai would have the charging corrected before its North America release - nope. A year later they did.
Lets face it, every competitor in this segment is a better choice. They should lower the prices, to make it a somehow attractive option. But yes, toyota reliability is legendary
Agreed! I've tested it and it's best to drive at 1 adaptive cruise control distance, which is about 2 seconds apart - it's safe and still ideal for power economy.
@@bjornnyland You need to have a talk with Richard Petty (the man who "discovered" drafting for car racing). He was so close behind his competitors they thought he was trying to hit them. There is a '70s movie made about his life. As long as you are close enough to take advantage of the draft and have no turbulence, you will see the benefits .... until the police pull you over for following too close.
@@igeekone It did look like that weird 2 slot Thunderbolt slot they use. There are models which you can charge via the USB-C port that support PD. Charger with 45W and up or so.
1-Phase charger?? FFS, it’s not 2015 anymore! An EV should always have minimum 11kW 3-phase, 22kW nice to have option. Even big battery PHEV’s should have 11kW and CCS
Don't wait for Toyota, they are making all the mistakes that their competition have already corrected. I won't be surprised if Toyota use rebranded BYDs for their "new" BEVs.
@@bjornnyland Fortune: You will not get 150 KW DC charging rate, you will get far too slow AC charging. Enjoy your 1000 Km challenge with these issues.
The aesthetics of that thing are so awkward that on the TH-cam thumbnail it looks like the front wing has been torn off. I spoke with someone at our local Toyota branch (UK) and they are clearly struggling to sell these. Hopefully Toyota have learnt lots of lessons about EVs.
The BZ4X is a disaster for Toyota. No battery pre-conditioning?? Didn't get 150 KW charging when it should have. Toyota are soooo far behind their competition for BEVs. I suspect the Subaru Solterra is no different.
If you leave the car namely the Solterra plugged into your charger the car will pre condition the battery for a maximum of 3 days after which it will turn off automatically .
"It's always best to plug it in at the clevage" 🤣
I am from the small Faroe Islands, but now I have tried the same Ionity charger in Spekeröd Spekeröd that Bjørn used. I had a roadtrip from Copenhagen to Oslo with a iX3 rental car..
“Always go deep with wifey” 😂😂😂
My bz came with 3 phase 11kw charger. Husband can get a full charge on level 2 while at work no problem.
Unfortunately, as Trudilutt writes, Toyota cleverly sent the journalists cars with single-phase chargers, they're smart heads.😆
I never try to draft a car or SUV. If I need more range, I will get behind a semi truck. I rarely get close, so I need a big truck to get a benefit from drafting. Another benefit is it forces me to drive slower, as trucks often are fitted with speed limiters.
The problem with trucks is that they drive so slow.
Drafting will definitely be best behind something big and boxy, like a lorry. Speaking from experience as a cyclist :)
Agreed, speaking as the former owner of an i-MiEV. ;)
DUUUUD, if it is X1 extreme, you could use usb-c charger, it will be slower but it will charge it
I have an similar Lenovo. You can plug in a type C charger in one of the USB C ports and it will charge
Thank you for the tip. I tested and it worked. I didn't know this.
@@bjornnyland glad i could help
Lame to only have single phase charger in Europe. However, all is well since this "forces" Bjørn to have 30 hours of family vacation time. 😀 I do like the ending of the video, it seems like all are enjoying the time together.
Yeah I understand people don´t like Chademo but you could hook up every Leaf in Japan and fire up the power with it for your house.
A 1 phase charger in 2023 is a real shame :(
Is there any logical reason for this? Even my shitty Mercedes PHEV can do 2-phase charging.
The early press cars delivered to Sweden had 1 phase. But the car that was sold to customers was 3 phase,11kW onboard charger.
@@flaxgris They didn't do that very cleverly at Toyota, did they?
@@siasek nope ;) It's kinda messed up.
It’s because they had a lot 1 phase charger in stock and due the Ukraine war and the rest of pandamic struggle they were short on 3 phase charger in the beginning.
Hi,
what software you use on your smartphone and which diagnose adapter?
For the range, if you use the ECO on ther climate, you will get ca. 20-30 km more range. The range change directly in the display.
This car is the current laughing stock in China because of range and charging speed. However, it's heavily discounted from MSRP 249K to 160K RMB, with great warranty, so it's actually interesting provided one has home charging.
Great video, Can I ask what is the make of the phone holder is attached to the windscreen . Thankyou
Why would Toyota lend you a 1-phase model when all models sold today are equipped with 3-phase onboard charger?? They really are doing their best to not give a damn.
No one has 3 phases in North America. That is unfortunate but can still charge up to 11kW which plenty for home charging. Not pratical on the road.
Toyota are still trying to show how "bad" BEVs are by doing this.
the bz4x Toyota dealers got in the start is only 1 phase, something with not enough resources and saving the 3 phase chargers for costumer cars. The demo bz4x with 1 phase will not be sold here in the EU after dealers are done with them. Probably goes to some 1 phase countries like England, or recycled.
The ones being delivered to customers are 3 Phase 11kw
You can get USB PD Trigger devices which tell a charger to output 20v then have a barrel jack or square lenovo connector for older laptops. I use them with my non-usb-c Asus laptop all the time. Generally only 60W so don't touch your graphics card
USB-C PD goes up to 100W on 20V
Doesn't work on my computer.
@StopwatchGod 20V 5A requires extra chips iirc, 3A doesn't so they top out at 3A usually. And Bjorn, sorry to hear it
Could you at least also slow charge the laptop via USB-C ports or are they only for powering other devices? Man it's all about charging these days :D
Aahhh ssshhhhhiii 🍿 popcorn in hand 😆 waiting for the 1000km challenge.
The BZ4X still has a lot of issues to be corrected. Who ever heard of an electric vehicle needing a charging holiday to cool the battery. Toyota is still many years behind where it should have been 5 years ago. I suspect any fixes will be a completely new model.
No they are not worried and will be able to make more and better evs. They wanted the battery to last a long time. Don’t forget 3 Toyotas are still the best selling vehicles sold.
@Bjørn Nyland is the "My room mode" something new with the update?
No. It was already in the old version. It's to prevent the car from shutting down after 1 minute.
@@bjornnyland what a redicolous function. How about just don’t shut down unless user locks the car....
Your wife has a very beautiful smile, and Isabelle is adorable :)
Bjorn you have a lovely family, Isabel is beautiful
Hey Bjorn, we need your insight as far as how the implementation of the superchargers to other Evs has been in Norway. I know initially there was some apprehension understandably from Tesla owners, how has the situation played out thus far? Any friction? The news here in America, is that Ford will be switching to NACS( Tesla standard) moving forward in 2025 given reliability problems with ccs here. And this might just be a big shift. Podcast about this please.
The end of this video was golden hahah
Long time since I visited the channel - how’s the new house coming along?
I have made several videos about the new house. Check them out in my channel.
Is it just me, or does this color of the bZ4X look like it has pop-up headlights?
Cute family! so beautiful cute Isabel ...
I am waiting for 1000km with new SW. But drive as always, if you are steal capacity from the heatpump do it.
Thanks a lot.
It took about a year for Hyundai Motors to realize they needed battery preconditioning in their Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 models. I remember Bjorn's video of the Ioniq 5 issue and figured Hyundai would have the charging corrected before its North America release - nope. A year later they did.
@@ScubaSteveCanada the reason for this is maybe that the car testers doesn't know how a electric car should be
Lets face it, every competitor in this segment is a better choice. They should lower the prices, to make it a somehow attractive option. But yes, toyota reliability is legendary
But many customers want that more than software and stuff.
Only 1 phase on board charger? wtf
Is Toyota quicker to roll out software than Volkswagen? 😅
Good question! Would rather spend my money on a manufacturer that keep the car fresh with good/useful software updates.
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Unless you follow a truck really close (within 1-2 meters) you do not get draft, you get turbulent air which slows you down. So don't do it.
Agreed! I've tested it and it's best to drive at 1 adaptive cruise control distance, which is about 2 seconds apart - it's safe and still ideal for power economy.
Incorrect. You can actually improve the consumption a lot by drafting just 1-2 seconds behind. Even at 3 seconds you still get some effect.
@@bjornnyland You need to have a talk with Richard Petty (the man who "discovered" drafting for car racing). He was so close behind his competitors they thought he was trying to hit them. There is a '70s movie made about his life. As long as you are close enough to take advantage of the draft and have no turbulence, you will see the benefits .... until the police pull you over for following too close.
@@fabi-9971 My bad, my memory deceived me.
Youcan charge that laptop with USB-C as well
I think that you can not get sufficient power to laptop from USB type-c in the car. The newest high power profiles barely implemented in cars.
Nope
That requires the laptop support USB-PD (power delivery). His Lenovo does not. It requires the Lenovo square tip connector.
@@igeekone It did look like that weird 2 slot Thunderbolt slot they use. There are models which you can charge via the USB-C port that support PD. Charger with 45W and up or so.
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In every thumbnail that shows the front of this vehicle, it looks like it's been in a collision.
1-Phase charger?? FFS, it’s not 2015 anymore! An EV should always have minimum 11kW 3-phase, 22kW nice to have option. Even big battery PHEV’s should have 11kW and CCS
Did he just say, 'but yes-o', 00:22 🙂 must be a Nollywood fan!
"...but yes, so..."
Please ignore them disgusting ppl asking for an onlyfans
Facepalm for the single phase, shieeeet!
Wow Toyota has a long before they can master BEV, we will wait until 2027/28
Don't wait for Toyota, they are making all the mistakes that their competition have already corrected. I won't be surprised if Toyota use rebranded BYDs for their "new" BEVs.
You are way off base. They will triumph
No fortune cookie at ChopChop this time? 😊
We always get it. But this time I didn't bother reading it and showing it on camera since it seems like no one cares.
@@bjornnyland Fortune: You will not get 150 KW DC charging rate, you will get far too slow AC charging. Enjoy your 1000 Km challenge with these issues.
@@bjornnylandABC Always Bring fortuneCookie
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Always go deep with wifey.
National anthems are not popular among children... they know better :)
Always bring diapers!
Cleavage joke is approved 😄 at least for regular viewers who get the reference
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such a good looking car that it looks crashed on the thumbnail...
single phase on board charger.. shiiieeettt
That isn’t unusual. The usa has that speed . Ariya is 6.6. Kw
@@markfitzpatrick6692 yes, the USA has more bad idea's... imperial system, gallons and miles, 120 volts.. 🙂
The aesthetics of that thing are so awkward that on the TH-cam thumbnail it looks like the front wing has been torn off. I spoke with someone at our local Toyota branch (UK) and they are clearly struggling to sell these. Hopefully Toyota have learnt lots of lessons about EVs.
The BZ4X is a disaster for Toyota. No battery pre-conditioning?? Didn't get 150 KW charging when it should have. Toyota are soooo far behind their competition for BEVs. I suspect the Subaru Solterra is no different.
If you leave the car namely the Solterra plugged into your charger the car will pre condition the battery for a maximum of 3 days after which it will turn off automatically .
Afaik
Wifey did have a MacBook
You aren't into Mac too?
Because I don't like Apple.
the wrost ev car
You don’t know evs if you think that