2025 Toyota bZ5: a stylish new electric crossover priced from $18,000 with a range of up to 630 km

Toyota has officially launched production of the new bZ5 electric crossover, which is the production version of the Toyota bZ3C concept. The new model is already available for purchase in the Chinese market and is drawing attention as an affordable and technologically advanced competitor to the Tesla Model Y. The model combines striking design, long range, and a wealth of features—all at a starting price of $18,000.

Toyota bZ5: Design and Dimensions

The Toyota bZ5 retains a dynamic, coupe-like silhouette, almost exactly mirroring the appearance of the concept car of the same name. Key exterior features include:

narrow LED headlights and taillights;
a distinctive front “nose”;
a sloping roofline that flows into a tapered rear;
a stylish, curved window line;
striking 21-inch wheels (on the top-of-the-line model).

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Dimensions of the 2025 Toyota bZ5:

Length — 4,780 mm
Width — 1,866 mm
Height — 1,510 mm
Wheelbase — 2,880 mm
Weight — 1,920 kg

In terms of size, the bZ5 is very similar to the Tesla Model Y, but it looks sportier and sleeker thanks to its coupe-crossover body style.

Interior: Technology, Comfort, and Multimedia

The interior of the 2025 Toyota bZ5 features a minimalist design and echoes that of other electric vehicles in the bZ lineup. It includes:

a digital instrument cluster positioned high above the steering wheel;
a multifunction steering wheel—borrowed from the Toyota bZ4X;
a 15.6-inch touchscreen multimedia display (one of the largest in its class);
a 463-liter trunk—an excellent figure for an electric vehicle of this size.

Toyota bZ5 Technical Specifications

The electric vehicle debuted in a front-wheel-drive version with 272 l.s. of power. The top speed is limited to 160 km/h—which is sufficient for both city and highway driving.

🔋 Battery options:

65.3 kWh — range up to 550 km (CLTC)
74 kWh — range up to 630 km (CLTC)

✅ Production is underway at the FAW-Toyota plant in China, which has significantly reduced costs and made the model one of the most affordable in its class.

Features: Premium features at a budget price

Despite its affordable price, the Toyota bZ5’s features are impressive:

panoramic sunroof;
JBL audio system with 10 speakers;
automatic parking assist;
9 airbags;
adaptive cruise control;
semi-autonomous driving system (Level 2);
a full suite of electronic driver-assistance features and active safety systems.

Price of the Toyota bZ5 in 2025

Official sales of the Toyota bZ5 have already begun in China. The starting price is 130,000 yuan (~$18,000). This makes the electric crossover one of the most affordable models with a range exceeding 600 km.