2027 Toyota bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah)

The CarCody take

The 2027 Toyota bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah) is a small front-wheel-drive electric SUV. Its EPA range is 314 miles, with a combined rating of 131 MPGe. Energy use is 25.5 kWh per 100 miles, and EPA annual fuel cost is $550. A 240-volt charge takes 8 hours.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a 314-mile electric SUV range Owners able to use a 240-volt, 8-hour charging window Shoppers comparing small electric SUVs

What it is

This 2027 Toyota bZ is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It uses electricity and an automatic transmission.

Its listed powertrain is a 167 kW AC synchronous electric engine. The model is identified as bZ with an energy capacity of 191 Ah.

The numbers

The EPA range is 314 miles. That is the distance its battery-electric setup is rated to travel before recharging.

Its combined EPA rating is 131 MPGe, with energy use of 25.5 kWh per 100 miles.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $550. The fuel here is electricity, measured by the vehicle's 25.5 kWh per 100 miles rating.

A full charge at 240 volts takes 8 hours. Your electricity price will determine what each charge costs, but no rate is provided here.

How it compares

The bZ is in the small sport utility vehicle 2WD class and uses front-wheel drive.

The facts here do not provide figures for another model, so they do not support a winner between cars.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a driver who wants an electric vehicle with a 314-mile EPA range and front-wheel drive.

It also fits someone who can plan around an 8-hour, 240-volt charging time and prefers an automatic electric powertrain.

Trade-offs

The 314-mile range gives this bZ a clear distance figure, while an 8-hour charge at 240 volts defines its charging period.

Its EPA energy use is 25.5 kWh per 100 miles, and the vehicle is front-wheel drive rather than another drivetrain layout.

Verdict

Choose this bZ if a small electric SUV, front-wheel drive, and a 314-mile EPA range match your regular driving. The $550 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate gives you a starting point for budgeting electricity, while the 8-hour 240-volt charge time sets the pace for replenishing it. Its 131 MPGe combined rating and 25.5 kWh per 100 miles show how it uses energy.