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Charging a Toyota bZ4X at home

Charging your Toyota

Charging your all-electric Toyota is straightforward, with several options available at home and on the move.

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Welcome to the Toyota Charging Ecosystem

Home charging

Built by the Toyota experts, the Toyota HomeCharge is at the heart of the Toyota Ecosystem. Enhanced by intelligent Toyota Smart Charging through the MyToyota app, charge your vehicle when electric prices are lowest, and renewables are typically high.

 

Public charging

The comprehensive public charging network makes it easy to keep your battery topped up while you’re out and about. EV routing within the Toyota’s navigation will guide you to your nearest charging station.

 

Check your status

Information is power, and with the MyToyota app you can check your car’s state of charge, remaining range and charging status anytime, anywhere.

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How to charge our vehicles

Toyota’s all-electric cars require charging periodically, and you can do this at home or with a public charger. When your state of charge runs low, charging is as easy as accessing the charging port, attaching the charging cable and activating the charger.

Home charging

  • Easy to use, a Toyota HomeCharge is the most convenient way to charge
  • Smarter and faster than charging from a domestic socket
  • Charge at 7.4 kW, 11 kW or 22 kW, depending on your power supply
  • Schedule charging to take advantage of lower off-peak energy costs
A Toyota bZ4X charges at home

Understanding electric charging essentials

What is the difference between AC and DC charging?

<p>AC charging is commonly used when charging at home or at work and in public, and is mostly chosen for everyday charging. DC chargers are faster, delivering higher power and shorter charging times. DC chargers are ideal for longer journeys, when you want to get back on the road quickly.</p>

How do I charge an electric vehicle?

<p>Charging a Toyota Electric Vehicle (EV) is easy. Simply plug in when it's convenient – at home, at work, or at a public charger. Top up as needed and get back on the road quickly.</p>

How long does it take to charge an Electric Vehicle?

<p>Electric vehicle (EV) charging times vary depending on how you charge. At home with Toyota HomeCharge, or using dedicated AC chargers at work or around town, you can recharge from 10 - 100% in approximately 3.5 - 11 hours.* DC fast charging can go from 10 to 80% in around 30 minutes** – enough time for a quick break.</p> <p>*Charging time will vary depending on factors such as the initial and target state of charge, battery age and general condition, battery temperature, outside temperature, charger type and power, vehicle condition, usage history and local charging conditions. 3.5 – 11 hours based on charger outputs between 7 - 22 kW and a battery temperature of 25°C (which can differ from ambient temperature).</p> <p>**28 minutes from 10-80% (Toyota C-HR+) using a 150kW DC fast charger based on a battery temperature of 25°C (which can differ from ambient temperature).</p>

Is it easy to get a home charger installed?

<p>Installing a home electric vehicle (EV) charger is simple. Toyota works with trusted partners who can recommend the right Toyota HomeCharge setup for your needs and handle installation, so you’re ready to charge the moment your EV arrives.</p>

What cables and accessories do I need for an electric vehicle?

<p>Toyota’s Electric Vehicles (EV) come with the essentials you need to charge, including a charging cable for home and public AC charging. DC fast chargers have cables attached, so there’s nothing extra to carry.</p>

How does cold weather affect charging speed?

<p>Cold weather can increase charging times. However, Toyota’s Electric Vehicles (EV) feature a pre-conditioning system that warms the battery before you arrive at a charger, helping you achieve peak charging speeds even in temperatures as low as -10°C.</p>
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Charging your Toyota vehicle

Charging your Toyota is straightforward

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  • Tips for increasing Reach

    Moderate your speed – range drops sharply at higher speeds – and monitor the flow of traffic to avoid sudden braking and acceleration. When slowing down, release the accelerator earlier and use energy regeneration to slow down. This will feed electricity back into the battery. 

  • Tips for increasing Reach

    Keep an eye on systems that use energy, such as heated mirrors, and switch them off when you can. Charging phones and other electronic devices also uses electricity, reducing range.  

  • Tips for increasing Reach

    Check your tyres pressures. Low pressures will increase energy consumption and reduce range. Avoid carrying unnecessary loads to reduce weight, and remove roof racks and roof boxes for journeys that don’t require them.  

Tips to maximise your electric range

Drive smoothly

<p>Careful use of the accelerator, including driving at lower speeds and accelerating gently, will increase your range. Heavy-footed driving will drain the battery at an accelerated rate. Electrified◊ vehicles feature strong torque, making it easy to drive with the flow of traffic while also going easy on the accelerator. Your driving range will be slightly reduced in wet and windy weather. </p>

A family trip in the Toyota bZ4X Battery Electric crossover

Optimise your car for range

<p>Selecting Eco mode will help you drive more smoothly. Use your car’s energy-recovering braking function to help maximise range. To do this, select your car’s maximum regenerative setting. This will send extra power back to the vehicle’s batteries under deceleration, increasing its overall driving range. </p>

A Battery Electric Toyota bZ4X on the move

Go easy on heating and cooling

<p>Extreme heater and air conditioning usage will put a significant drain on battery power. In winter, dial down the climate control and use the heated seats and steering wheel to maintain a comfortable temperature more efficiently. In summer, driving with the windows down is more efficient than setting the air conditioning to full chill. In both cases, heating or cooling your car while it’s still charging, ahead of a journey, will increase your electric driving range.</p>

A person using the MyToyota app to remotely check cabin termperature

FAQS

All Toyota Hybrid models feature pioneering self-charging battery technology. They are known as “Hybrid electric vehicles” because they have two sources of power: a gasoline engine and an electric motor. This means that, unlike pure electric vehicles, you do not have to connect them to an external power source. 

If the hybrid battery is not fully charged, it is recharged using excess energy from the gasoline engine. And that's not all. Our Hybrids have a regenerative braking system: when braking or coasting, electricity is generated, like a generator, which is then stored in the hybrid battery. 

If you're still wondering whether a Hybrid has to be plugged in, a little hint: with a Toyota Hybrid there are no cables, no plugs and no restrictions!

Charging an electric car is easy. Connected and convenient, a Toyota HomeCharge charger is the best way to charge, usually overnight at home. For charging on the go, there is an ever-growing network of charging stations, including fast chargers at locations such as motorway service stations. Though not ideal, you can also charge using the included cable and a standard household socket.

Whether at home, at work or at a public charging station, there are many ways to charge a Plug-in Hybrid. Connected and convenient, a Toyota HomeCharge charger is the best way to charge, usually overnight at home. For charging on the go, there is an ever-growing network of charging stations, including fast chargers at locations such as motorway service stations. Though not ideal, you can also charge using the included cable and a standard household socket.

Many public chargers work using a contactless RFID card. Unique and registered to you, tapping your card on the charger identifies you and begins the charging process.

Level 2 involves a dedicated charger and is a step up from Level 1, offering faster charging. Level 1 charging refers to charging from a standard domestic power socket, and it’s the slowest way to charge. Level 2 uses a Type 2 charging cable and delivers a higher power output for faster charging. 

Level 3 charging, also known as DC fast charging, is the fastest way to charge. The standard for fast public charging across Europe, DC fast chargers are the most common type of Level 3 charging station. They feature an integrated cable with a plug that incorporates both AC and DC connectors.

Some all-electric vehicles charge more slowly in cold weather because lower temperatures slow the electrochemical processes in the battery. However, cars like the Toyota bZ4X features a pre-conditioning system that ensures the battery is always at the optimal temperature for efficient charging.

Smart Charging offers a more intelligent and efficient method to charge your electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. It allows you to control when and how your EV charges – In this way, Smart Charging aims to help you save money, use less energy, and reduce strain on the electricity grid.

To set up Smart Charging, you will need a Toyota or Lexus electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), your own Toyota or Lexus HomeCharge wallbox, and access to a home energy meter. The MyToyota app is also essential for setting up and managing this feature. We will review all details with you during the setup.

Smart Charging schedules are automatically calculated based on your preferences. You can set your departure time and battery level preferences, and the system will optimise charging for efficiency, ensuring your vehicle is ready when needed.

Smart Charging aims to optimise your vehicle's energy usage timing, shifting charging to when electricity is cheaper and more environmentally friendly. You can also reduce your home's overall energy consumption by setting a target state of charge below full capacity for times when you don't need 100% of your battery.

Smart Charging aims to lower home charging costs by optimising it according to your electricity tariff and preferences. It creates personalised schedules to shift charge times to the most cost-effective times, avoiding high evening peak prices.

Smart Charging can be enabled once you've added your vehicle and HomeCharge wallbox to the MyToyota app. Once enabled, simply provide details of your home energy tariff, the time you need your vehicle, and the desired charge level. Smart Charging then utilises this information to intelligently create personalised charging schedules aimed at minimising your charging costs while meeting your mobility preferences.

The savings that Smart Charging can generate may differ depending on your electricity tariff type and rate, your charging habits, and local regulations.

You can update your tariff at any time. Click on  battery status and go to "Smart Charging".  Select "Smart Charging Settings" and update your "Energy tariff" information. 

* The stated values were determined according to the WLTP (World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test procedure and depend on the equipment. Your vehicle's electric range and power consumption values may differ from the measured or calculated values as many other factors influence a vehicle's electric range. These factors include, among others, driving behavior (e.g. speed), outside temperature, weather (dry, wet, windy), use of comfort/auxiliary consumers, road conditions, traffic, vehicle condition, tire type (summer/winter) and tire pressure, payload , number of passengers, special equipment, battery temperature during the journey.

For further information on the official fuel consumption and official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars, see the 'Guide to the fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electricity consumption of new passenger cars'. which is available free of charge at all sales points and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT) at www.dat.de . 

The stated charging times may vary - depending on the local charging conditions (e.g. type and condition of the charging station, battery temperature or ambient temperature).

◊ An electrified car is one propelled by one or more electric motors to some extent. Some electrified cars, including Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids, also have a petrol engine. Others, like the Toyota bZ4X, are entirely electric.