The Toyota BZ4X Winter Experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2022
- Bob Pellerin "CTOBOB" gives an overview of the Toyota BZ4X in winter settings. How does it handle snow and ice? Fairly well. The range drops with the temperature and the charging isn't as fast as anyone would wish, but it's comfortable and quiet!
This is the 2023 LE Canadian edition. It features the FWD with longer range.
FWD:
- Single 201-hp motor
- 71.4-kWh battery
- EPA estimated 252 mile range
AWD:
- Two motors. combined 214-hp
- 72.8-kWh battery
- EPA estimated 228 mile range
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Great review, Bob. I am getting mine next week. Nice to know I can get 250 km in Winter here in Quebec. I am used to charging a PHEV daily so it’s not a big deal.
I’ll keep testing it, but 300-350 seems like a better expectation in the cold if you’re somewhat mindful. I need more driving / time to confirm this.
This car is absolutely terrible. Toyota should be ashamed of this car.
@@kevinc6763 how long have you owned your BZ ?
I'm getting mine soon. Any update on the range in winter?
@nessiej3290 why on earth would you buy this ev? Haha
I wanted to trade my 2020 Prius Prime for the BZ4X FWD, but then they got recalled. My Toyota dealer had a near new 2022 Model 3 RWD, so I ended up with that, but I really like the design of the BZ4X.
I also have spent 5 years with my Prius Prime and looking to go full electric.
I hope you'll provide more info regarding DCFC times and maybe record a charging session.
I'll do my best to cover the BZ4X in a variety of ways. I haven't charged it with anything but my level 2 home charger so far.
Thanks for the video. Please do post more videos. Did you test the battery pre heating navigating to the charging station?
The BZ4X does not have pre heating. It has a heater for the battery thats only active when plugged in at a charger.
I’m aiming to do more as I use it and notice things.
@@danielreinhardt8502 Good to know.. Hope it is efficient and fast , else the fast charge fans are going to post more negative reviews
@@danielreinhardt8502 Yeah either Toyota needs to do an update or we need to jail break it to turn on the heater at will
@@misaelramos83 Agreed - I strongly hope for a major update, also regarding the display of the soc in %.
Hi Mr. Pellerin,
I watched your youtube video on the BZ4X and found it pretty interesting I've learned a lot. I just bought one (BZ4X) too, you mentioned in the youtube video that you had your dealer installed 17" winter tires, was these 17" tires installed on the original rims or you bought new 17" rims? And which brand and model of winter tires have you purchased?
Thanks
Billy Lamour
The MAGs say FAST on them. The tires are Nokian. Really quiet ride (better than the tires it came with).
Great video, nice to see this kind of weather represented in the bz4x conversation - weather that I believe is more in line with its true niche. I'm especially curious if it handles uneven roads well... Unplowed ice and snow, potholes, etc. The ground clearance is a big selling point for me and is hard to find in an EV. You touched on the suspension but do you have any more to add?
Thank you for your great comments. What more would you like to know about the suspension. it's very smooth, like the rest of the SUV. :)
@@BobPellerinthe solterra is designed for off road conditions but I'm not sure about the BZ4X but it should be similar if not the same
You do a very good job.
Thank you!
Not getting the AWD is a miss for me. Yeah it charges a bit skower but you gain a lot of capability and the power increase is noticeable.
Does the FWD BZ4X have enough inner front wheels-to-McPherson strut clearance to allow use of snow chains? Thank you for the winter use briefing...fm
You’re welcome! Does anyone know the answer to the McPherson question?
Hi Bob! I have a question for you
I just bought the bz4x fwd LE and when i use the rear camera for the parking it doesn’t show the dynamic line (yellow line) is it the same thing with your car?
Now that you mention it, I don't see those lines either!
J’ai un ami qui vient de faire la route entre baie des chaleurs et Ottawa en bz4x awd la semaine passée…. je conduit une tesla long range et après ce qu’il m’a dit sur son trajet ouf 😮! Je vous laisse deviner
Merci pour le commentaire!
Was debating between white or black because of the black cladding on the sides , are you happy with the white ?
This is silver. I like it.
Uh, why do you no longer have the RAV4 PRIME? Did you have any problems, such as with the CABLEGATE issue?
I originally got it as a way to see if EV made sense for me. I loved being in EV mode but the range was too limited. So I traded it in for this BZ4x
What are those rims? Also are you using OEM bolts with those?
Got those with 17” from the dealer at time of purchase. Says “FAST” on them.
Hello do you have the contact details of the dealer so that I can find out more the 17”wheels for the BZ4X
Where are you? My contacts are in Quebec (Canada).
Thanks for sharing your video nice review one thing i just want people to know when people buy a toyota reliability good on gas I use to own Nissan Mazda and Honda before i never like toyota but I first owned a toyota is 1987 Cressida and a 1997 camry v6 but the two cars i already sold but they are still on the road today now I still owned 2010 matrix 2.4 and I just bought venza hybrid limited 2022 i love it good on gas ⛽ very comfortable lexus like interior materials but now i stay with toyota. Thanks again take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks for commenting and sharing!
Pourquoi as tu changé ton rav4 prime ?
Le BZ4X est 100% EV et plus de cablegate...
There are some other issues with the bz4x suspension system too, which are not immediately apparent. If you run into a curb, this thing is gonna get messed up badly. I once run my bz4x by a fairly low curb, driving 27 mph, and that knocked the steering column off center. They had to re-alight three wheels, for only one of them touching the curb. I mean seriously! The charging issue is a real problem. It pulls much lower power than any car I happen to park next, and it limits the charging to two times a day, which ruined my first long trip, and made me hate this freaking car.
I’ve had no issues thus far. Thank you for sharing!
@@BobPellerin I wish you'll never have issues. But just curious, how much you drive like daily or weekly?
Merci Bob excellent vidéo
Je suis au Saguenay et les dealers me disent que je ne peux pas mettre d’autres mags que ceux d’origine, peux tu me donner la marque des te mags ou bien ton contact svp
Merci 😃
Mes mags: fast du concessionaire
@@BobPellerin merci ☺️
@@BobPellerin jaurais une autre petite question pour toi, l’auto va coucher dehors et je me demande si en espérant 220km sur une charge en hiver je suis trop optimiste en considérant que c’est ma femme qui le conduira presque tout le temps ?
CATL also has a good reputation. The car just has different capabilities. Toyota really dropped the ball in terms of preconditioning.
You need a better camera stand, it seems to be blowing in the wind.
I'll tell the "stand" to hold still next time. It's crazy cold during some of these shots and the wind was fairly strong. Thanks for your feedback!
You should not use a radio, when is cold outside 🤪
It's warmer if I play Jimmy Buffet. :)
@@BobPellerin Even warmer - if you can live it...👍
Toyota stopped selling this car in Asia because of safety issues
is just launching in Indonesia, with huge marketing, bz4x
I hate how manufacturers are putting bigger rims on cars ESPECIALLY EV's where its suppose to be more efficient. Bigger rims means more expensive tires and less range for both gas or electric.
I put 17 inch MAGs on this… :)
@@BobPellerin I saw in your video however, still too big if the Green scammers are pushing for emissions reduction. Should be 15's.
BUT the problem is the hypocrisy of people liking the look of bigger rims so, the manufacturers put them on.
B "zed" smh....🤣
Canada, “A”. ;)
this car performed poorly in all tests. lousy performance, poor range, poor efficiency. toyota is miles behind the competition when it comes to ev's
Without comparing it to others I can say the BZ4X has the range to cover my needs and the comfort is very good overall. I suspect I'd enjoy it a lot more if I lived somewhere sunny. :)
Quite possibly the worst ev currently on the market....if it was 32k, sure. At 50k what an absolute joke that car is.
You get $13k in incentives where I am. So it was worth it in my case.
I will tell you that if I buy an electric car, now I only buy Chinese brands, such as BYD or Nio. I wouldn't buy a Tesla either, because Tesla often has major safety accidents, and Chinese trams are the safest.
How about Korean cars, Hyundai/Kia?
@@benjaminsmith2287 I don't favor Chinese cars. Chinese oil cars are so-so. South Korea's oil cars like Hyundai are fine, but now China's pure electric and hybrid cars are the most advanced in the world. My family has owned a Jeep gasoline car for nearly 10 years, but it uses too much gas. Recently I bought a BYD, which accelerates super fast and is close to a sports car. The most amazing thing is that it only costs 30 RMB for 500 kilometers. The interior is very luxurious, the key to its price is not expensive!!
Thanks for your comment!
@@BobPellerin You're welcome
By the way if you want better battery you should've gotten the AWD version because it is equipped with CATL batteries...you can read up on best batteries in term or advancement in technology and reliability and you will realize CATL & BYD are on the top of the list and Panasonic is #4 or 5...and Panasonic had more fore accidents before with Tesla..BMW, Mercedes and Volvo/ Polstar also use CATL batteries..I will be getting my Subaru Solterra anytime soon in Canada and it's equipped with CATL batteries