2027 Toyota bZ AWD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Toyota bZ AWD is a small 4WD electric SUV rated for 288 miles of EPA range. It uses 28 kWh per 100 miles and returns 120 combined MPGe. EPA annual fuel cost is $650. A 240-volt charge takes 8 hours, so the key choice is whether this range and charging pace fit your driving.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting an all-wheel-drive electric SUV Daily use that fits a 288-mile EPA range Owners able to plan an 8-hour 240-volt charge

What it is

The 2027 Toyota bZ AWD is a small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It runs on electricity and uses an automatic (A1) transmission.

Its powertrain has 87 and 167 kW AC synchronous motors. The defining figure is a 288-mile EPA range.

The numbers

The bZ AWD is rated at 120 combined MPGe. Its energy use is 28 kWh per 100 miles.

That 288-mile range is the distance this SUV is rated to cover on a full charge under the EPA measure.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $650. Because the bZ AWD uses electricity, that figure reflects its electric energy use rather than gasoline.

A 240-volt charge takes 8 hours. The 28 kWh-per-100-miles rating helps explain the energy used as you drive.

How it compares

For a side-by-side look at electric SUVs, use the electric SUV list. The bZ AWD brings 288 miles of EPA range and 120 combined MPGe to that comparison.

Its 28 kWh per 100 miles and $650 annual EPA fuel cost are additional figures to check against similar electric vehicles.

Who it suits

This SUV suits drivers who want all-wheel drive and an electric powertrain, with an EPA range of 288 miles.

It also fits drivers who can plan around an 8-hour charge at 240 volts.

Trade-offs

All-wheel drive and the small-SUV body set the vehicle's format, while electricity keeps its combined rating at 120 MPGe.

The 8-hour 240-volt charge time and 28 kWh-per-100-miles energy use are the main operating figures to weigh against the 288-mile range.

Verdict

The 2027 Toyota bZ AWD is a straightforward electric SUV choice for someone who needs all-wheel drive and a 288-mile EPA range. Its 120 combined MPGe rating and $650 annual fuel-cost figure frame the running side of the decision. The charging plan matters: a 240-volt session is rated at 8 hours. If that schedule works for your routine, the bZ AWD presents a clear range, energy-use and cost profile without adding a gasoline engine.