Toyota bZ FWD 74.7 kWh electric vehicle exterior

Toyota bZ FWD 74.7 kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV FWD

Power

165 kW

(224 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.4 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (74 kWh / 70 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 74 kWh
Net Capacity: 70 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The Toyota bZ FWD 74.7 kWh reaches peak charging power of 137 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 42 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 212 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.1 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 11% in its class.

Average Charging Power

49 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.7

Maximum Charging Power

137 kW

At 15 → 29% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

6 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 32 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 32 min 49.4 kW 0.70 C 75.8 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 2 min 65.8 kW 0.93 C 68.2 kWh
0% → 80% 47 min 76.0 kW 1.08 C 60.6 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 29 min 48.4 kW 0.69 C 72.0 kWh
5% → 90% 59 min 65.2 kW 0.93 C 64.4 kWh
5% → 80% 44 min 75.9 kW 1.08 C 56.9 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 26 min 47.2 kW 0.67 C 68.2 kWh
10% → 90% 56 min 64.2 kW 0.91 C 60.6 kWh
10% → 80% 42 min 75.2 kW 1.07 C 53.1 kWh