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Equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which likely stem from a partnership with BYD, the BZ3X has varied battery options: 50 kWh, 58 kWh, and 68 kWh. The cheapest option promises a range of around 510 km (WLTP), while the largest can achieve nearly 610 km. However, charging isn’t particularly fast, taking about 24 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%.
Inside, the vehicle sports minimalist aesthetics, a common feature in new Chinese EVs, and comes with a cutting-edge infotainment system powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Critics have pointed out that Toyota's foray into over-the-air updates for their vehicles could be a game-changer if executed effectively, given that it has not been a standard practice for the company in its reinvention for the electric era.