BYD Toyota EV Technology itself is a joint venture established by Toyota and BYD.
The bZ3 will be produced by and sold through the FAW Toyota dealer network.
Over 100 Toyota engineers from the design, production, engineering, and quality control departments participated in the development, working in unison with engineers from BYD and FAW Toyota.
BYD has specialised in batteries and other core technologies for electrified vehicles, including its e-Platform 3.0, since its establishment in 1995.
For the bZ3, BYD and its partners provide advanced, safe, and reliable battery technology.
The bZ3 offers customers a novel automotive experience based on three keywords: electrified, dynamic, and enjoyable.
The electrification system combines BYD's lithium-ion LFP battery using lithium iron phosphate and Toyota's extensive electrification technologies honed through long-standing HEV development, achieving a maximum cruising range of over 600km.
The battery structure, cooling, control, and safety monitoring systems were all newly designed for this car.
Furthermore, Toyota has leveraged its electrification expertise to reduce battery degradation, with the development goal of ensuring 90% capacity even after 10 years.
Toyota said the bZ3 uses the e-TNGA vehicle platform to achieve more pleasant driving, including more responsive performance, with a low centre of gravity and excellent handling stability.
The result is a more comfortable ride for both the driver and passengers.
The Toyota bZ3's development concept is the "Family Lounge", based on the idea that cars provide a space to enjoy time with family and friends, rather than merely being a means of transportation. With a people-centred focus, Toyota emphasises a comfortable interior space with enhanced digital features integrated inside the cabin to suit customer preferences.
The vehicle features the Toyota bZ series' hammerhead shark-like design format. It has a relaxed silhouette, combining the long wheelbase of a BEV-specific package with the long cabin of a fastback.
The corners of the bumper emphasise air guides and air curtains that consider airflow, while the flat door handles, aluminum wheels, and rear bumper shaped to reduce air resistance result in class-leading aerodynamics with a Cd value of 0.218.
The interior features the Digital Island system that integrates a large vertical centre display with a tray-type console.
In addition to wireless charging, it integrates functions for linking smartphones and multimedia, providing a new experience for customers. Air conditioning, music, trunk release, and other controls are also integrated into the large display, and voice control greatly advances convenience and innovation.
