MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 3 EPA ratings of the bZ4X since 2023 it has averaged 119 MPGe, and the 2025 model beats the 99.2 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2023–2025. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $650.
Every Toyota bZ4X version, compared
The Toyota bZ4X was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 131 / 107 | 2023–2025 | $577 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model Y is rated 127.7 MPGe, the Hyundai Kona 118 MPGe and the Porsche Macan 100.7 MPGe, next to 119 MPGe for the 2025 bZ4X.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2025) | 28.3 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.048 |
| Charging per year | $577 |
| Charging over five years | $2,885 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2023–2025 | −$117 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Toyota bZ4X does better in town than out of it: 131 in the city against 107 on the highway, $119 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2025) | 131 MPGe | $524 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 107 MPGe | $643 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -24 MPGe (-18%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the bZ4X changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the bZ4X was rated in, all of them at 119 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 131 / 107 | 1 | $577 | |
| 2024 | 131 / 107 | 1 | $577 | |
| 2023 | 131 / 107 | 1 | $577 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Toyota bZ4X — 1 engine across 2023–2025. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2025 Toyota bZ4X rated at?
119 MPGe combined, 131 city and 107 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2023 the bZ4X has averaged 119 MPGe.
Is the 2025 bZ4X more efficient than the 2024?
About the same: 119 against 119 MPGe combined.
Does the bZ4X get better efficiency than the Tesla Model Y?
No: 119 MPGe for the 2025 bZ4X against 127.7 for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, about $38 a year more to run.
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