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With 11,790 currently licensed in the UK, the Toyota bZ4X is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the bZ4X 5 stars in 2022, with 89% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,694 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £141/month or 21p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£141
est. annual total
New From
£28,000
Euro NCAP tested the bZ4X in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
89%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
79%
Safety Assist
82%
There are 8 known DVSA recalls affecting the Toyota bZ4X. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/466
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Build dates: 2021-11-09 to 2025-06-02
R/2025/372
For affected vehicles due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function.
Build dates: 2021-11-02 to 2025-06-02
R/2024/251
Due to insufficient laser welding of the camera case at the supplier during a specific production period there is a possibility that the camera case may separate when exposed to external stress over time allowing water to leak into the camera. If this occurs the circuit inside the camera can short leading to an inability to display an image of the area in front of and/or behind the vehicle.
Build dates: 2023-03-10 to 2023-07-11
R/2024/249
Due to the programming of the forward recognition camera software there is a possibility that the memory inside the forward recognition camera could fail during processing when the ignition is turned OFF. If this occurs the PCS will not activate on the next ignition start causing warning lights to illuminate audible chimes to sound and messages to display on the instrument panel.
Build dates: 2021-11-02 to 2023-11-14
R/2023/333
On affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. As a result other functions such as turn signal lamps hazard lights and the Pre-Collision System will be deactivated and the vehicle may not meet certain regulations. Driving without these functions may result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions.�
Build dates: 2021-11-02 to 2023-08-07
+ 3 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Toyota bZ4X are estimated at around £1,694 per year, or £141 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,244
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
72 kWh
Range (WLTP)
280 mi
Motor
150 kW
201 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 30 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 9.5h (0-100%)
Starting from £28,000 new, a Toyota bZ4X typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £23,100 | −£4,900 |
| 2 years | 70% | £19,650 | −£8,350 |
| 3 years | 62% | £17,300 | −£10,700 |
| 4 years | 56% | £15,550 | −£12,450 |
| 5 years | 51% | £14,300 | −£13,700 |
| 6 years | 48% | £13,300 | −£14,700 |
| 7 years | 45% | £12,500 | −£15,500 |
| 8 years | 42% | £11,900 | −£16,100 |
| 9 years | 40% | £11,300 | −£16,700 |
| 10 years | 38% | £10,700 | −£17,300 |
There are currently 11,790 licensed and 55 SORN bZ4Xs in the UK (11,845 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the bZ4X 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 89% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 79% for vulnerable road users, and 82% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old bZ4X are estimated at around £1,694 per year (£141/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 8 known safety recalls affecting the bZ4X. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new bZ4X starts from around £28,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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