Tesla Model Y (2025) vs Toyota bZ4X (2025)
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| TeslaModel Y (2025) | ToyotabZ4X (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2025 | November 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 295–460 bhp (better) | 165–338 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.5–7.2 s (better) | 5.1–8.6 s |
| Top speed | 110–155 mph (better) | 86–99 mph |
| Engine or motors | Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor; AWD versions add a front induction motor (Tesla owner's manual). Tesla Germany lists rear-motor ratings of 227 kW (RWD) and 220 kW (Premium RWD), converted to bhp here. It lists separate front/rear motor ratings of 137/227 kW (Premium AWD) and 158/303 kW (Performance); their sum is not a published combined output. Tesla UK states 460 hp for Performance. Premium AWD combined output is unverified | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors: FWD 165 bhp (167 DIN hp, 123 kW) with the 57.7 kWh battery or 221 bhp (224 DIN hp, 165 kW) with the 73.1 kWh battery; AWD front and rear motors, 338 bhp (343 DIN hp, 252 kW). Lithium-ion batteries of 57.7 kWh gross (54 kWh usable, 78 cells) or 73.1 kWh gross (69 kWh usable, 104 cells) |
| Torque | 364 lb-ft (Premium AWD), 547 lb-ft (Performance) (EV Database) | 268.6 Nm (front motor); 169.8 Nm (rear motor, AWD) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear, 9:1 (Tesla owner's manual) | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (RWD, Premium RWD) or all-wheel drive (Premium AWD, Performance) | Front-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive with X-MODE and Grip Control (Excel) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 326–386 miles (better) | 274–352 miles |
| Battery | – | 54–69 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 175–250 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP combined from EV Database for the UK range on sale in September 2026: 309–326 miles (RWD), 603 km or 375 miles (Premium RWD, 4680 battery), 373–386 miles (Premium AWD), 360 miles (Performance). Tesla UK lists 372 miles for Premium AWD with seven seats. Premium versions were first sold as Long Range; the 2025 Launch Series (Long Range AWD) was rated at 353 miles. The Performance 0–62 mph time is Tesla's; EV Database gives 3.8 s with a one-foot rollout added back. The six-seat long-wheelbase Model Y L isn't sold in the UK | WLTP combined: 274 miles (57.7 kWh Icon); 352 miles (73.1 kWh Design, 18-inch wheels); 319 miles (Excel FWD, 20-inch wheels); 292 miles (Excel AWD) |
| Charging | DC up to 175 kW (RWD) or 250 kW (others); 11 kW AC. Tesla doesn't publish battery capacity: EV Database estimates 60 kWh usable (RWD, CATL LFP), 74 kWh (Premium RWD, Tesla 4680) and 79 kWh (Premium AWD and Performance, LG NMC) | 150 kW DC, 10–80% in 28 minutes with battery pre-conditioning (consistent from −10 °C); 11 kW AC on Icon and Design (10–80% in 4.8 h), 22 kW AC on Excel (2.2 h) |
| Efficiency | WLTP rated 216 Wh/mile (RWD), 140 Wh/km (Premium RWD) and 243 Wh/mile (Premium AWD) (EV Database); 26.07 kWh/100 miles (Performance, Tesla UK) | WLTP combined: 4.47 miles/kWh (FWD, 18-inch wheels), 4.03 (FWD, 20-inch), 3.9 (AWD) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5–7 (better) | 5 |
| Boot | 370–835 litres (better) | 452 litres |
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,850 kg |
| Boot | Five-seat versions: 835 litres behind the rear seats (822 litres Premium and Performance), 2,118 litres maximum (2,138 litres Premium and Performance); 114-litre front boot (116 litres Premium and Performance). Seven-seat Premium AWD: 370 litres behind the third row, 766 litres with it folded and a 116-litre front boot (Tesla European owner's manual) | 452 litres (VDA) including under the deck board |
| Towing | Up to 1,600 kg braked with Tesla's tow package (Tesla UK) | 750 kg braked (FWD); 1,500 kg braked (AWD) |
| Size | 4,794 mm long (4,790 mm Premium, 4,796 mm Performance), 1,920 mm wide (2,129 mm with mirrors), 1,621 mm high (1,624 mm Premium, 1,611 mm Performance); 2,890 mm wheelbase (Tesla owner's manual); 12.1 m turning circle (EV Database) | 4,690 mm long, 1,860 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1,650 mm high; 2,850 mm wheelbase; 5.6 m turning radius (tyres); approach 17.4°, departure 25.6°; 500 mm wading depth; kerb weight 1,850–1,890 kg (57.7 kWh), 1,930–2,020 kg (73.1 kWh FWD), 2,025–2,080 kg (AWD, press specifications) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Current UK range has a 16-inch centre touchscreen; earlier 2025 non-Performance cars had a 15.4-inch display. Premium and Performance have an 8-inch rear touchscreen; RWD has none. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | 14-inch multimedia touchscreen with two wireless phone chargers; 7-inch digital driver's display; JBL audio in the Excel Premium Pack |
| Driver assistance | – | Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Trace Assist, Lane Departure Alert with steering assist, Road Sign Assist; Blind Spot Monitor on all versions; Panoramic View Monitor from Design; Lane Change Assist and digital rear-view mirror on Excel |
| Safety rating | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025): adult occupant 91%, child occupant 93%, vulnerable road users 86%, safety assist 92% | – |
| Warranty | Basic vehicle 4 years or 60,000 miles; battery and drive unit 8 years or 100,000 miles (RWD) or 120,000 miles (Premium and Performance), with at least 70% battery capacity retention (Tesla UK) | 3 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 100,000 miles, extendable to 10 years or 650,000 miles with an annual EV Care battery health check |
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