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My dealer says their system shows no such software updates being made available by Toyota. Need to guide them to the right place to access the update. Need your help.

Carplay disconnects phone calls randomly. New fix is supposed to address this. Requires dealers to be knowledgeable about this fact

I am constantly getting an error saying cruise control unavailable. Does anyone else get this message often? It only works like half the time I’m driving.

I am leasing the previous version of bz4x (thankfully not the first one) and I am obviously disappointed by the consumption on the motorway in cold (swedish) weather.

I know the current version is significantly (?) better in both aspects. My current leasing will end in december 27 and I wonder if there are already now rumors/ speculations about how bz4x will be like in like 2 years.

Also, is it true that bz4x touring is slightly better when it comes to range? It is hard to believe with all this extra weight, length and roof-rails...

Hi all,

About three weeks ago, I got my first-ever EV, a 2026 Toyota bZ FWD (I would've gone for a higher trim, but the base trim put me under the $50k EVAP limit). An EV has been on our plan for several years, but this is the first time owning one.

Overall, I think I've gotten the hang of owning/driving an EV, coming from a few decades of ICE driving, but one thing I'm still a bit uncertain on is how to use the various levels of regenerative braking on this vehicle, since the paddles make it easy to change the level.

In addition, while attempting to educate myself, I've gotten conflicting information; some sources say to turn it off, and just let the blended braking do its job, while others say to turn it to the second or fourth (full) level for max regen.

To put some context on my situation: I live in rural New Brunswick, Canada, about halfway between Saint John and Fredericton, so a lot of up and down the mountain highways on my way to one city or the other (plus in-city driving where the elevation changes are practically nil).

In addition, next month, we'll be taking it on a road trip to Ottawa and back, so once we leave NB, I expect the amount of hill-climbing to ease.

Should I be setting a consistent level of regen, or would I be better off adjusting to a higher or lower setting when on the highways/in town?

ETA: Thanks for the helpful replies, I appreciate your input!

So you just got your bZ, opened the trunk, and found two little adapters. You’re thinking “do I actually need these?”

Yes. Keep them. Here’s why.
Quick background on why there are TWO
Your bZ has a NACS port (the Tesla-style plug, technically called the SAE J3400 standard). The beauty of NACS is that it handles everything (Level 1, Level 2 AC charging, and Level 3 DCFC) all through one port.

The old standards weren’t built that way.
J-1772 was designed for AC charging only (Level 1/2). CCS (Combined Charging System) added a second set of pins below the J-1772 connector specifically to handle DC fast charging. Different pins, different physical connector, different adapter needed. (There is also a CHAmeDO port out there mostly for the Nissan Leaf, don’t worry about that one)

That’s why you have two. One for J-1772 AC stations, one for CCS DC fast chargers. They do different things.

“But isn’t everything going NACS now?”
Mostly, yes, new installs are trending that way. But there are tens of thousands of J-1772 and CCS stations already in the ground across the country. Parking garages, hotels, workplaces, older public networks.

Those aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Lose your adapters and you’ve just cut yourself off from a huge chunk of the charging network. These aren’t $5 replacements either.

TL;DR
•NACS = one port, handles AC & DC ✅
•J-1772 and CCS = different pin configurations = two separate adapters
•Legacy stations aren’t disappearing, hold onto both

Past Posts
-Intro to charging Levels
-Level 1/2 Home charging
-Level 3/DCFC

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My 2023 got rear end last night and I am hopeful that it will be determined total so I could purchase a 2026 BZ XLE AWD.

Coming out of a Camry SE Hybrid (my pride and Joy till it got rear ended) and I’m looking at getting into an LE FWD BZ

Hey all, so I just got my 2026 Bz XLE a few days ago. I've read all 600+ pages of the manual (yes, glutton for punishment) but I still have a few Qs.

On the OEM included Level 1 Charger, is the 80% max charge level rule still correct, or should I set the threshold to 100%?

Am I correct in thinking that Level 2 & Level 3 charging stations (ie: at the shopping center, etc) should only be limited to occasional use at 80% max level in order to not hurt the battery?

When you got your first EV, do you have constant anxiety over "should I charge the car up" in order to prevent being left on the side of the road somewhere?

No spare tire???? So as soon as I get a flat somewhere, I'm done for?

Have had my 26 Limited for about a month now and still having trouble with remembering which knob turn direction is drive (right) or reverse (left).

I usually want to keep my eyes forward and found myself turning it to drive when I meant reverse (and vice versa). I usually find myself needing to look down at the selector knob.

I’ve driven other cars that are more intuitive such as BMW (push/pull switch) or MBenz (up/down lever) or Hyundai’s twist forward/back switch.

Anyone else get thrown off? Or just me being a bit dense?

Anyone else experiencing putting their phone on the charging pad and it only charging for a minute or so and then stop? I have to constantly move it a bit every minute to the point I stopped using it.

We are in the market for an electric car to be a daily driver for my husband. He doesn't have a long commute, but drives maybe 500 miles a week going to different job sites, kid pickups, etc. We love Toyota (and hate Elon Musk) so we are looking at getting a used 2024 BZ4X XLR with 11,000 miles on it. The price is $25,599 which includes a $599 dealer doc fee. Does this seem like a fair deal? We plan to use the included trickle charger to charge at home every night. However, we don't have enough garage space for him to park in the garage. Are there any issues with charging in your driveway? We have had electric scooters, but this would be our first electric car. Would charging nightly be enough to top it off? We could install a faster charger I suppose, but obviously the less money we spend the better.

Thanks for any input! We are looking at one tomorrow morning. I have read many posts, but would love to know about any issues and what others think about this being a good fit for us.

Just picked up a used 2025 today with ~11000 miles on it.

When I got it the charge was at 97% and the range said 168 miles. Seemed low but not sure how that number was calculated. Picked it up about 100 miles from my home, got back at 47% and the range is saying 81 miles.

So that 50% got me more than the original estimate was saying but still feels a bit low? Is there some way to reset the statistics or do I just need to drive it more to figure our what the real value will be for my driving habits? Maybe the old owner was just doing a lot of highway at high speeds?

Last time we discussed the home charging, now moving on to fast charging Level 3/DCFC. (DCFC - Direct Current Fast Charging).

This is the closest charging experience to filling up your car with gas, but I encourage you to change your mentality and try to find more options for level 2 (home/work) charging. It is a far more rewarding experience in my opinion.

The nice thing about your 2026 bz is it has the NACS port, which means it’s the same cord as your Level 2 charging. But there are a bunch of differences with Level 3/DCFC charging that can impact your charging speed.

Charging Curve
Unlike, level 2 charging your level 3/DCFC has what is called a charging curve. When your battery is low it will charge faster than when it gets closer to 80%, and once you get to 80% you will see the charging rate drop dramatically. While charging 80 to 100% is faster than a level 2 charger but it may take as long as it took to go from 10 to 80%.

Charging your battery is impacted by temperatures. The battery has advance tools to help manage the temperature and health of your cars battery. It will determine the speed your car can handle charging. A cold battery take longer to charge than a warm battery, likewise when the battery becomes too hot it will slow down the charging.

To that point make sure you precondition your battery before charging when it is cold either by: using the onboard navigation to a level 3/DCFC or manually from the menus.

Bottom line: For road trips, plan to stop around 10–20% and leave around 80%. DCFC is fast when you need it, but it’s a tool not a habit. Your bZ will handle the rest with its built-in battery management.

Past Posts
-Home Charging
-Into to charging levels

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