The bZ4X is Dead. Is the 2026 Toyota bZ Actually Good?

For 3 years, buying a Toyota EV meant living in a charging infrastructure nightmare. But for 2026, they quietly dropped the "4x" from the name and added a native NACS port right into the sheet metal. Did borrowing Elon Musk's plug actually fix this car or is it a band aid for something else? In this review of the 2026 Toyota bZ Limited AWD, we test the dual electric motors, independent eAxles, and X-MODE traction systems. We look at why the chassis rides better than a Tesla Model Y, but suffers from completely numb steering. Plus, we dive into real owner intel to expose the truth about winter range reduction (up to 50% some say) and the hidden fast charging throttle that limits you to 13 kW after 2 or 3 recent fast charges. CHAPTERS: 0:00 The Adapter is Gone 1:10 The Infrastructure Flip 2:20 Drivetrain & Acceleration Reality 4:15 Handling Dynamics & Ride Quality 6:30 Driver Interface & Ergonomics 8:15 The Apple Maps Fix 9:20 Real Owner Intel (Cold Weather & Charging Limits) 11:40 The Verdict: Who is this for? Is the 2023 Toyota bZ4X Worth the Hype? Our Honest Review https://youtu.be/vrxSwiM1A_M ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #2026toyotabz #toyotabz #brianmakse