Is the Toyota bZ a good car?

The 2026 Toyota bZ is a roomy, five-passenger electric vehicle that offers the utility of a crossover SUV or station wagon, over 300 miles of range in XLE Plus FWD spec, Tesla Supercharger compatibility, and can recharge at home on a Level 2 charger in less than seven hours. Add the generous complimentary subscriptions to connected services, free scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, and a base price of just $36,495, and it’s an undeniably cost-effective EV.

Expert reviews rate the 2026 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a poor driver display, an irritating driver monitoring system, and safety ratings that fall short of a Top Safety Pick award.

29.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota bZ?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 97.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, with Proactive Driving Assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, safe-exit assist, and front and rear parking sensors with automatic low-speed braking.
• Infotainment: a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment display running Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Range & charging: 314 miles of range, a 74.7-kWh battery, and about 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger supplying at least 150 kW.
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health, review how the vehicle has been charged over time, and confirm the remaining battery warranty before you buy.

Which Toyota bZ trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota bZ offers these trims:

• XLE: This is the best-value trim, and it gives you the core bZ experience with FWD or AWD, plus the choice of battery sizes and the 14-inch touchscreen.
• Limited: This trim adds the larger battery as standard, along with Traffic Jam Assist, lane-change assist, front cross-traffic assist, and Advanced Park Assist.

What Toyota bZ do most buyers choose?

The Toyota bZ years with the most listings are 2027 and 2026.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the broadest shopper interest because they usually give you the most inventory to compare. More listings can also make it easier to find the color, trim, and equipment mix you want at a competitive price.

Is the Toyota bZ safe?

• 2026: 6/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on every 2026 bZ.

For the safest used buy, the 2026 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota bZ now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The Toyota bZ offers a roomy cabin, crossover utility, and a comfortable, quiet everyday driving character.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: The latest model offers 314 miles of range, a 74.7-kWh battery, and about 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger supplying at least 150 kW.
• Tech: It adds a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment display and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on every 2026 bZ, and the Limited trim adds Traffic Jam Assist, lane-change assist, front cross-traffic assist, and Advanced Park Assist.
• Starting price: $36,495

If you're buying used today, the 2026 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.