Toyota bZ4X Sales Jump in Australia After Price Cut and Longer Range

Overview

• Toyota reports demand for the updated bZ4X has nearly tripled, with 840 sales year‑to‑date and March deliveries rising from 64 to 447 as higher fuel costs sparked fresh buyer interest.
• The facelift cut the entry price by A$10,010 to A$55,990 and added a larger 74.7kWh battery, lifting the front‑wheel‑drive model’s WLTP range to 591km.
• Toyota plans to deliver 5,000 bZ4Xs in 2026 and will add a Touring variant mid‑year that brings more cargo space, extra rear‑seat headroom, and a 280kW dual‑motor all‑wheel‑drive option.
• Even with the rebound, the bZ4X trails volume leaders such as the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7, which are tracking toward roughly 20,000 Australian sales each this year.
• Electrek notes Toyota’s refreshed bZ line is gaining globally, with over 10,000 U.S. bZ sales in the first quarter and stronger results in Japan, suggesting the Australian surge fits a wider upswing.