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Tom’s Guide
Technology
John Velasco

I just drove Toyota's first EV for a week — here's my pros and cons

2024 Toyota bZ4X Limited test drive.

When it comes to forward thinking solutions, Toyota single handedly propelled hybrid vehicles into the mainstream with its Prius line. After decades of perfecting its hybrid models, a new endeavor awaits the Japanese car brand, with the Toyota bZ4X being its first-ever commercial EV.

You’d think that one of the biggest pioneers of hybrid cars would be more proactive about developing more electric vehicles, but that hasn’t been the case. Since the 2024 bZ4X is Toyota's first and only all-electric vehicle, I have higher expectations around how it compares against all the other EVs I’ve test drove this year, including favorites like the Kia EV9 and Cadillac Lyriq.

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