Toyota bZ3C

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Toyota bZ3C
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Overview
Manufacturer Toyota
Model code EA11 [1]
Production2024 (to commence)
AssemblyChina (FAW Toyota)
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Powertrain
Power output200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS)
Battery 73.98 kWh [1]

The Toyota bZ3C is a battery electric, coupe-styled crossover SUV [2] produced by Toyota through the FAW Toyota joint venture in China. Forming part of the bZ series, it is set to be produced in 2024.

Overview

The design of the bZ3C was previewed by the bZ Sport Crossover Concept in April 2023. [3] The near-production version was introduced at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024 alongside the bZ3X. [4] The bZ3C was jointly developed by Toyota, BYD Auto (via BYD Toyota EV Technology (BTET)) and FAW Toyota. [5]

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References

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