2025 Toyota bZ4X: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Toyota bZ4X is rated 102 to 119 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2025 bZ4X at 119 MPGe with a range of 252 miles.
How the bZ4X ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the bZ4X ranks 6th (tied with 2 others) of 21 for combined mileage (104 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 5 others) of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 100 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 4 to 11 of 21)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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.
Pick a 2025 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.
$637 a year
2025 bZ4X, Electric: 131 MPGe city, 107 highway, 119 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 bZ4X version is $650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
119 MPGeMPGe, combined
$0.04fuel cost per mile
4,249kWh a year
$3,186fuel cost over 5 years
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, 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.
2025 Toyota bZ4X
119
MPGe combined
$637
fuel a year
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended
110
MPGe combined
$689
fuel a year
The bZ4X costs $52 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the bZ4X costs $260 less to fuel than the Mustang Mach-E (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
EPA test figures for 2025; 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
2025 bZ4XElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
Front-wheel
131
107
119 MPGe
$650
-
252
cheapest
2025 bZ4X LIMITEDElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
Front-wheel
121
102
112 MPGe
$700
-
236
+$50
2025 bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels)Electric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
All-wheel
114
94
104 MPGe
$700
-
228
+$50
2025 bZ4X AWD (20inch Wheels)Electric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
All-wheel
112
92
102 MPGe
$700
-
222
+$50
2025 bZ4X LIMITED AWDElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
All-wheel
112
92
102 MPGe
$700
-
222
+$50
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 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.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 bZ4X puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 5 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 bZ4X: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
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
2025 bZ4XElectric
252
11 h
119
28.3
$4.25
2025 bZ4X LIMITEDElectric
236
11 h
112
30.1
$4.52
2025 bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels)Electric
228
11 h
104
31
$4.65
2025 bZ4X AWD (20inch Wheels)Electric
222
11 h
102
32
$4.80
2025 bZ4X LIMITED AWDElectric
222
11 h
102
32
$4.80
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the bZ4X electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
Compared with the 2024 model: 4 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 119 to 119 MPGe (no change).
Version in 2025
2025
2024
Change
2025 bZ4X, Electric
119 MPGe
119 MPGe
no change
2025 bZ4X LIMITED, Electric
112 MPGe
112 MPGe (listed in 2024 as bZ4X Limited)
no change
2025 bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels), Electric
104 MPGe
104 MPGe (listed in 2024 as bZ4X AWD)
no change
2025 bZ4X AWD (20inch Wheels), Electric
102 MPGe
104 MPGe (listed in 2024 as bZ4X AWD)
-2 MPGe
2025 bZ4X LIMITED AWD, Electric
102 MPGe
102 MPGe (listed in 2024 as bZ4X Limited AWD)
no change
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
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
2025 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD
5 of 5
5 of 5
5 of 5
4 of 5
2025 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 5 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2025
5 complaints for the 2025 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
Unknown Or Other
3
Suspension
2
Wheels
2
Electrical System
1
Engine
1
1 of the 5 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
2 recalls are on file for the 2025 Toyota bZ4X at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Back Over Prevention:Display Function
Reported 30 Oct 2025, campaign 25V744000
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.
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Reported 4 Sep 2025, campaign 25V577000
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.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The bZ4X itself is at 104 MPGe.
The 2025 bZ4X with 119 MPGe combined (131 city, 107 highway).
How much does a 2025 Toyota bZ4X cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Toyota bZ4X costs between $650 and $700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 bZ4X at $650; the dearest is the 2025 bZ4X LIMITED at $700. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Toyota bZ4X rank among 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2025 Toyota bZ4X is 6th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Tesla Model Y at 117 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Subaru Solterra at 104 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox at 103 MPGe.
Did the bZ4X change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 4 tested versions and the 2025 model has 5. The best figure went from 119 to 119 MPGe (no change).
How far can the electric bZ4X go on a full charge?
How long does the 2025 Toyota bZ4X take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2025 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.
How did the 2025 Toyota bZ4X do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Toyota bZ4X SUV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Toyota bZ4X?
5 complaints for the 2025 Toyota bZ4X are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (3 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Toyota bZ4X have recalls?
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Toyota bZ4X (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 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 2025 Toyota bZ4X: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Toyota bZ4X: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Toyota bZ4X: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.