Introduction
New 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Electric SUV
A roomier alternative to the bZOverview
The bZ Woodland expands on Toyota’s electric offerings, providing a slightly larger SUV choice to the recently updated bZ (formerly known as the bZ4X).
The “bZ” nomenclature stands for “beyond zero,” signaling it is a zero-emissions vehicle in Toyota parlance. The name “Woodland” may be familiar, as Toyota has applied that moniker to the RAV4 and Sienna as an adventurous trim designation. Here, those terms combine to signal an all-new model developed alongside the similar Subaru Trailseeker.
Measuring about six inches longer than the bZ, the bZ Woodland is more powerful and better equipped. These bZs share many features, such as the infotainment system with its 14-inch screen and lengthy roster of standard active safety equipment. The Woodland likewise employs Toyota’s upgraded onboard charging hardware to hasten charge times, and it comes equipped with a Tesla-compatible NACS charge port.
The bZ Woodland will go on sale in early 2026, when it joins the bZ and the second-generation C-HR in providing more choices for shoppers seeking electric crossover vehicles from their Toyota dealership.
Here’s what we know so far.
It competes with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya, Subaru Trailseeker, Tesla New Model Y, and the Volkswagen ID.4.
The final assembly point is Japan.