Toyota is making significant strides in delivering its promise to introduce a series of new battery electric models to the UK and European markets. This expansion strengthens the role of BEVs in the company’s multi-pathway approach to achieving carbon neutrality in the region by 2035.
The latest additions to Toyota’s BEV range highlight how previous concept models have successfully transitioned into production-ready vehicles. By the end of 2025, the brand will have introduced all-new and enhanced products competing in key European automotive segments, including B, C, and D-SUV categories. Each model embodies Toyota’s core BEV attributes: authentic SUV character and practicality, distinctive contemporary design, energy-efficient performance, and the availability of true all-wheel drive capability.
Toyota’s reputation for Quality, Durability, and Reliability extends to its BEVs. A key example of this is the Battery Care Programme, which covers the battery for up to 10 years or 650,000 miles, provided an annual battery health check is completed.
The New Toyota bZ4X
The bZ4X was Toyota’s first battery electric model developed using eTNGA, the Toyota New Global Architecture platform dedicated to BEVs. This D-segment SUV delivers genuine SUV performance and styling, including an optional XMODE all-wheel drive system. Initially launched in 2022, the bZ4X is set for significant visual and technical updates in 2025.
The new model will offer customers a choice between two lithium-ion battery packs with gross capacities of 57.7kWh and 73.1kWh, alongside stronger electric motors producing up to 338bhp (343 DIN hp/252kW). Additional enhancements include an optional 22kW onboard charger, a battery pre-conditioning function for faster charging, and software updates enabling intelligent BEV-focused route planning.
All-New Urban Cruiser
The all-new Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV developed from the Urban SUV Concept showcased in 2023. It features a bold design that gives it a strong road presence while maintaining urban-friendly manoeuvrability. Despite its compact exterior, the interior maximises passenger space with a slide-adjustable rear seat system, providing legroom that rivals larger competitors.
Customers can choose from two battery pack options, 49kWh and 61kWh gross capacity, both utilising lithium-iron phosphate technology for enhanced durability, safety, and reduced cost.
All-New Toyota C-HR+
Developed from the Compact SUV concept first shown in 2022, the all-new Toyota C-HR+ is a fully electric C-segment SUV designed to compete in a crucial part of the BEV market. Building on the success of the Toyota C-HR, which has sold over one million units since 2016, this model retains the coupe-like styling but features a body unique to the BEV version, offering a more mature and sophisticated feel.
Inside, passenger space is comparable to higher-class models, with 416 litres of load capacity. The electric powertrain technology is shared with the new bZ4X, offering two battery capacities (57.7kWh and 77kWh gross) and power outputs ranging from 165bhp to 338bhp. While all-wheel drive is an option for enhanced grip and control, the C-HR+ is engineered to appeal to a different audience with its distinct styling and dynamic performance.
2026 and Beyond
Toyota remains committed to expanding its BEV range, aiming to introduce six new models by the end of 2026. Following the naming convention seen with the Urban Cruiser and C-HR+, future models will adopt a traditional naming strategy to ensure familiarity and recognition among customers.
Alongside SUVs, Toyota is exploring how BEV technology can be applied to other vehicle types. The Land Cruiser Se concept, unveiled at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, exemplifies this ambition by showcasing how an electric powertrain could be integrated into one of Toyota’s most iconic models.
Looking further ahead, Toyota plans to introduce next-generation BEV technologies, including advanced battery developments previewed in 2023. These innovations will include low-cost, performance, and high-performance battery units, as well as Toyota’s first solid-state batteries, which have the potential to revolutionise EV performance.
With these advancements, Toyota is reinforcing its commitment to electrification, ensuring its BEVs not only meet market demands but also drive innovation in sustainable mobility.
