The 2024 Toyota bZ4X is rated 102 to 119 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2024 bZ4X at 119 MPGe with a range of 252 miles.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, the bZ4X ranks 3rd of 17 for combined mileage (119 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 5 others) of 16 for yearly fuel cost ($650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 112 MPGe and costs $700 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Lexus RZ | 2024 RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) | 125 | $600 |
| 2 | 2024 Tesla Model Y | 2024 Model Y Long Range RWD | 120 | $650 |
| 3 | 2024 Toyota bZ4XThis car | 2024 bZ4X | 119 | $650 |
| 4 | 2024 Hyundai Kona | 2024 Kona Electric Standard Range | 118 | $650 |
| 5 | 2024 Kia EV6 | 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD | 117 | $650 |
| 6 | 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2024 Ioniq 5 Long range RWD | 114 | $700 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 bZ4X, Electric: 131 MPGe city, 107 highway, 119 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 bZ4X version is $650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Model Y costs $5 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Model Y costs $25 less to fuel than the bZ4X (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the bZ4X (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the bZ4X | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | 2024 Model Y Long Range RWD | 120 MPGe | $650 | 1 higher | same | - |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD | 117 MPGe | $650 | 2 lower | same | Compare |
| 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2024 Ioniq 5 Long range RWD | 114 MPGe | $700 | 5 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 bZ4XElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 131 | 107 | 119 MPGe | $650 | - | 252 | cheapest |
| 2024 bZ4X LimitedElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 121 | 102 | 112 MPGe | $700 | - | 236 | +$50 |
| 2024 bZ4X AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 114 | 94 | 104 MPGe | $700 | - | 228 | +$50 |
| 2024 bZ4X Limited AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 112 | 92 | 102 MPGe | $750 | - | 222 | +$100 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 bZ4X; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 bZ4X puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 4 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 bZ4X: fuel economy score 10, greenhouse gas score 10.
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 bZ4XElectric | 252 | 11 h | 119 | 28.3 | $4.25 |
| 2024 bZ4X LimitedElectric | 236 | 11 h | 112 | 30.1 | $4.52 |
| 2024 bZ4X AWDElectric | 228 | 11 h | 104 | 32 | $4.80 |
| 2024 bZ4X Limited AWDElectric | 222 | 11 h | 102 | 33 | $4.95 |
Best combined figure of the bZ4X electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 MPGe | 4 | same as 2024 |
| 2024This page | 119 MPGe | 4 | this page |
| 2025 | 119 MPGe | 5 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 4 versions were tested then and 4 now; the best figure went from 119 to 119 MPGe (no change).
The 2025 model has 5 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 bZ4X, Electric | 119 MPGe | 119 MPGe | no change |
| 2024 bZ4X Limited, Electric | 112 MPGe | 114 MPGe (listed in 2023 as bZ4X LIMITED) | -2 MPGe |
| 2024 bZ4X AWD, Electric | 104 MPGe | 104 MPGe | no change |
| 2024 bZ4X Limited AWD, Electric | 102 MPGe | 102 MPGe (listed in 2023 as bZ4X LIMITED AWD) | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Toyota bZ4X SUV FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 25 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations.
25 complaints for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
4 of the 25 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
3 recalls are on file for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Fix: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander ...
Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The bZ4X itself is at 119 MPGe.
More Toyota models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 bZ4X with 119 MPGe combined (131 city, 107 highway).
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X costs between $650 and $750 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 bZ4X at $650; the dearest is the 2024 bZ4X Limited AWD at $750. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 bZ4X AWD: 104 MPGe combined (114 city, 94 highway); 2024 bZ4X Limited AWD: 102 MPGe combined (112 city, 92 highway).
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X is 3rd of 17 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Lexus RZ at 125 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Tesla Model Y at 120 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2024 Hyundai Kona at 118 MPGe.
The 2023 model had 4 tested versions and the 2024 model has 4. The best figure went from 119 to 119 MPGe (no change).
2024 bZ4X: 252 miles; 2024 bZ4X Limited: 236 miles; 2024 bZ4X AWD: 228 miles; 2024 bZ4X Limited AWD: 222 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2024 bZ4X takes 11 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 28.3 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.25 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Toyota bZ4X SUV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
25 complaints for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (11 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Toyota bZ4X: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.