The Toyota bZ4X is Toyota’s first mass-produced fully electric SUV model in America. While Toyota has yet to release any mind-blowing specs on the vehicle, there are several reasons why it could become the best new electric SUV model. Is the 2023 Toyota bZ4X seriously underrated?

Toyota has focused on electric vehicle battery technology

Electric vehicles are still in their infancy. Automakers are still learning how to sustainably produce electric vehicles that are as practical (if not more practical) than gasoline-powered vehicles. As a result, consumers have encountered plenty of issues over time with EV ownership.

One of the most prevalent electric vehicle issues today is their sensitivity to extreme temperatures. An EV’s battery capacity could be affected when it is very hot or cold. Extreme cold weather can cause a complete loss of power and functionality. Extreme hot weather can cause overheating. We’ve learned that overheating is very bad for EVs from the Chevy Bolt’s battery debacle.

When creating the Toyota Beyond Zero Initiative, Japanese automaker Toyota paid close attention to the issues that other electric vehicles were experiencing. BZ4x batteries are temperature-controlled. The electric SUV uses heating systems that reduce battery consumption. Toyota has solved one of the main issues plaguing BEVs (battery electric vehicles).

The Toyota bZ4X was produced with the support of Subaru

Producing successful electric vehicle platforms has proven to be difficult for several automakers. Honda once announced a partnership with General Motors to produce an EV. Toyota has a partnership of its own with another popular automaker. Subaru is another Japanese automaker that has seen great success producing SUV models.

Consumers recognize Subaru SUVs for their capability and practicality, which is great for the bZ4X. Since folks at both Toyota and Subaru helped to develop the new electric SUV model, expect more capability from the EV than previous Toyota SUVs. If Subaru has successfully shared its off-road style and flavor with Toyota, this electric SUV will be ready to tackle mild off-road obstacles. The Japanese automaker has helped Toyota with its all-wheel drive system for the bZ4X.

Subaru currently produces some of the most fun and capable subcompact, compact, and midsize SUV models. Its involvement with the creation of the bZ4X is exciting, to say the least.

The Toyota bZ4X is the cornerstone of Toyota’s electric future

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X is the future of the brand. It is one of several new electric vehicles coming out before the next decade. As electric vehicles occupy more of the new vehicle market share, some models have become more popular than others.

Toyota knows how to produce a popular SUV model. The Toyota RAV4 has become the most popular SUV in America. If Toyota can replicate its winning formula and apply it to the bZ4X, the electric SUV could easily become one of the best models on the market. This will all depend on the SUV’s practicality, dependability, and affordability. There’s no way of telling that the bZ4X will be a hit with complete certainty, but expectations for the SUV are high. According to Car and Driver, the bZ4X will be available in dealerships in mid-2022.