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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Toyota
The bZ4X was Toyota's first purpose-built battery-electric model, and North America received it in volume from 2022.
Model profile
Toyota launched the bZ4X for the 2023 model year (first US deliveries in mid-2022), built primarily at the Motomachi plant in Japan. It is the sister car to the Subaru Solterra, developed jointly on the e-TNGA platform. The first year was eventful: a 2022 recall over wheel-hub bolts that could loosen led to a temporary stop-sale, resolved with corrected hardware.
Powertrain and equipment
The bZ4X uses a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. The front-wheel-drive version has a single motor of around 150 kW (about 201 hp); the all-wheel-drive version adds a rear motor for a combined 160 kW (about 215 hp) and Toyota's X-Mode traction control.
In the US the bZ4X was sold as a five-door, five-seat crossover in XLE and Limited grades, each available in FWD or AWD.
Vehicle selection
Because early demand was softened by the recall and by competitive EV pricing, used bZ4X cars are relatively plentiful and often low-mileage.
The bZ4X suits a buyer who wants a Toyota-badged electric family crossover with the brand's service network behind it, and who values the wider American supply over limited local stock.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (US-market bZ4X): 5-door crossover SUV, 5 seats |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (US-market bZ4X): approx. 4690 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (US-market bZ4X): approx. 2850 mm |
| Powertrain | Detail (US-market bZ4X): Battery-electric (BEV) |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | Detail (US-market bZ4X): 71.4 kWh lithium-ion |
| Motor (FWD) | Detail (US-market bZ4X): approx. 150 kW / 201 hp |
| Motor (AWD) | Detail (US-market bZ4X): approx. 160 kW / 215 hp, dual motor |
| EPA range (FWD) | Detail (US-market bZ4X): approx. 252 miles |
| EPA range (AWD) | Detail (US-market bZ4X): approx. 228 miles |
| DC fast charge peak | Detail (US-market bZ4X): approx. 100 kW (early cars) |
| Transmission | Detail (US-market bZ4X): Single-speed reduction |
| Drivetrain | Detail (US-market bZ4X): Front-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Wheels | Detail (US-market bZ4X): 18-inch (XLE) / 20-inch (Limited) |
|---|---|
| Production plant | Detail (US-market bZ4X): Motomachi, Japan (primary) |
| US model years | Detail (US-market bZ4X): 2023–2025 |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Toyota's electric SUV is mechanically simple and the drivetrain has proven durable, but there are known items. The 2022 wheel-hub bolt recall is the headline — confirm the fix was applied. Early cars charge slowly in cold conditions and the peak DC rate is modest, so plan longer stops on a cold day.
Germany and Europe
US cars use the J1772/CCS1 charging standard, whereas Europe uses Type 2/CCS2 — this is the single most important difference to plan for, as the inlet and, in practice, charging access differ.
Typical work includes adding or converting a rear fog lamp, adapting headlamps to European beam patterns, and confirming the speedometer and odometer.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
The US car uses CCS1, while Europe uses CCS2. This must be planned during import so the car is usable on European chargers; we address it as part of the process.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Roughly 228–252 miles EPA when new, depending on FWD or AWD. Real-world range varies with climate, and battery state of health matters on a used car.
It was significant, but a straightforward fix was issued. Always confirm the recall was completed before you buy.
They are closely related sister cars on the same platform, with different tuning and equipment. The Solterra is another import option worth comparing.
Early cars peak around 100 kW on DC, slower in cold weather. Later software improved the behaviour.
The records required for purchase, export, transport, approval and assessment of the specific vehicle depend on the transaction. Before purchase, USCar Trader agrees the required scope with you and supports the process within the commissioned service.
Yes, Toyota's network can service the car, though confirm EV-specific support and any US-market part differences beforehand.
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