Toyota Announces bZ3, a Battery Electric Sedan Powered by BYD's Batteries

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the Toyota bZ3, a battery electric sedan jointly developed for the Chinese market by BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. - a joint venture established by Toyota, BYD Company Ltd and and FAW Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. It will be produced by and sold through the FAW Toyota dealer network.

It's the second model in its bZ series, and it's built on the e-TNGA vehicle platform.

The electrification system combines BYD's lithium-ion LFP battery using lithium iron phosphate and Toyota's extensive electrification technologies, achieving a maximum cruising range of over 600 km.

The battery structure, cooling, control, and safety monitoring systems were all newly designed for this car.

The interior features the 'Digital Island; system that integrates a large vertical center display with a tray-type console.

In addition to wireless charging, it integrates functions for linking smartphones and multimedia.

Air conditioning, music, trunk release, and other controls are also integrated into the large display that cvan be activated by voice control.

The company plans to introduce more bZ models, following the bZ4X and bZ3.

In a press statement, it says: 'Toyota bZ3 is born out of the three companies' collaboration and synergy in development, car manufacturing, and battery technology. The combined strengths of each member have resulted in unprecedented new value and new experiences for customers'.

Toyota has sold over 20 million electrified vehicles globally to date.