2027 Toyota bZ (energy capacity 200 Ah)

The CarCody take

The 2027 Toyota bZ is a small electric SUV with front-wheel drive, a 236-mile EPA range, and 130 combined MPGe. It uses 25.84 kWh per 100 miles and costs $600 a year in EPA fuel estimates. A 240-volt connection takes six hours to charge, making its range and charging setup the key ownership figures.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive electric SUV Owners with access to 240-volt charging Commutes that fit within a 236-mile EPA range

What it is

The 2027 Toyota bZ is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It runs on electricity and uses a 124 kW AC synchronous motor with an automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is a 236-mile range. That is the distance the EPA estimates between full charges under its test cycle.

The numbers

The bZ returns 130 MPGe combined. It uses 25.84 kWh for every 100 miles, according to its EPA figures.

A 240-volt connection takes six hours to charge.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates $600 in annual fuel cost for this electric bZ. That figure covers electricity use, not purchase price, insurance, maintenance, or charging equipment.

At 25.84 kWh per 100 miles, your actual bill will depend on the electricity rate where you charge.

How it compares

The bZ belongs in comparisons of electric SUVs, where its 236-mile range and 130 combined MPGe are the figures to place beside similar models. See electric SUVs and electric cars by efficiency for those side-by-side categories.

Who it suits

This bZ fits drivers who want an electric SUV with front-wheel drive and enough EPA range for trips planned around a 236-mile charge interval.

It also suits owners who can use a 240-volt connection and allow six hours for a full charge.

Trade-offs

The electric drivetrain avoids gasoline use, but every trip depends on available charging. The EPA estimate is 236 miles, and a 240-volt charge takes six hours.

Front-wheel drive keeps the layout simple, while the 124 kW motor and 25.84 kWh-per-100-mile use define its electric output and consumption.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 Toyota bZ if a small electric SUV, front-wheel drive, and a 236-mile EPA range match your daily driving. Its 130 combined MPGe keeps energy use clear, while the $600 annual EPA estimate gives you a straightforward running-cost reference. Plan around six-hour charging on 240 volts. If your routine regularly stretches beyond that range without reliable charging, this model asks for more trip planning than its EPA figures alone suggest.