No doubt about it, electric cars (EVs) and hybrids are rapidly becoming a bigger and bigger share of the auto market. Toyota has boldly stepped into this green space offering hybrid versions of popular models including the Prius, Highlander, Corolla and more. Now, the automaker is making another big move with the fully electric bZ4X SUV, which is poised to compete with the ubiquitous Tesla, specifically the Model Y. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is sharing how these two EVs stack up against each other.
Tesla has made some unwanted headlines lately, due to a rolling wave of technical headaches. Toyota, on the other hand, has built its brand on a reputation for being consistently reliable. And they apply that same thinking to their bZ4X. When it comes to fuel economy, expect an efficient EPA combined city/hwy estimate of up to 119 MPGe. The electric ranges between the Tesla Model Y and the Toyota bZ4X are nearly identical: Tesla gets 260 miles on a charge while the bZ4X comes in a hairsbreadth away at 252.
One thing the Toyota EV offers that Tesla doesn’t is a 6.6 kW on-board charger. You can go from 0 to 80 percent charged in just about 30 minutes (when using a DC fast charger). Plus, the bZ4X has a much better battery capacity than the Tesla Y (71.4 kWh versus 60 kWh).
As with all Toyotas, the bZ4X SUV features outstanding safety features, courtesy of Toyota Safety Sense. This suite of standard tools includes dynamic radar cruise control, pre-collision warnings, road sign assist, automatic high beams and much more.
Peruzzi Toyota is excited about the rapidly evolving developments in EV technology. We’re proud to represent such a forward-thinking brand, as it plants a bold new flag with the bZ4X! From here, it can only get better and better.
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