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2026-2027 Toyota bZ MPGe & Charging Cost
2 model years · 109–131 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026-2027 Toyota bZ at a glance
The 2026-2027 Toyota bZ covers 2 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 109–131 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $700 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD (131 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (7 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2026-2027 Toyota bZ by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Electric | 109–131 MPGe | $700–$840 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Electric | 109–131 MPGe | $700–$840 | First year |
What the 2027 (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD costs to drive
Per month
$58
$700 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.17
Per 100 miles
$4.67
Five years
$3,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,470less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Toyota bZ MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (7 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 131 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $700.
EPA range 236–314 miles.
Electric configurations (7)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (energy capacity 191 Ah) (Most efficient) | FWD | 26 | 131 | 314 mi | $700 |
| (energy capacity 200 Ah) | FWD | 26 | 130 | 236 mi | $710 |
| LIMITED FWD | FWD | 27 | 125 | 299 mi | $740 |
| bZ | AWD | 28 | 120 | 288 mi | $770 |
| LIMITED AWD | AWD | 29 | 117 | 278 mi | $790 |
| Woodland 235/60R18 | AWD | 29 | 117 | 281 mi | $800 |
| Woodland 235/65R18 | AWD | 31 | 109 | 260 mi | $840 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2026 Toyota bZ MPGe
109–131 MPGe · $700–$840/yr
EPA range 236–314 miles.
Electric configurations (8)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (energy capacity 191 Ah) (Most efficient) | FWD | 26 | 131 | 314 mi | $700 |
| (energy capacity 200 Ah) | FWD | 26 | 130 | 236 mi | $710 |
| LIMITED (energy capacity 191 Ah) | FWD | 27 | 125 | 299 mi | $740 |
| LIMITED (energy capacity 200 Ah) | FWD | 27 | 123 | 296 mi | $760 |
| bZ | AWD | 28 | 120 | 288 mi | $770 |
| LIMITED | AWD | 29 | 117 | 278 mi | $790 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland 235/60R18 | AWD | 29 | 117 | 281 mi | $800 |
| Woodland 235/65R18 | AWD | 31 | 109 | 260 mi | $840 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD: $1,840 in Hawaii and $490 in Louisiana, a $1,350 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2026-2027*
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2026-2027 Toyota bZ?
EPA rates the 2026-2027 Toyota bZ at 109–131 MPGe combined across 15 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD, is rated 131 MPGe (143 city, 119 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2026-2027 Toyota bZ?
Every model year of the 2026-2027 Toyota bZ tops out at 131 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Toyota bZ?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2027.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Toyota bZ per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD costs about $700 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $700–$840 a year. That is a $140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Toyota bZ 100 miles?
About $4.67 per 100 miles for the (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $4.67 and $5.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Toyota bZ more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD is rated 143 city and 119 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 24 MPGe.
How does the 2027 Toyota bZ compare with other small SUV configurations?
The (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD costs about $700 a year to fuel, $1,470 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Toyota bZ?
EPA rates the range at 236–314 miles depending on configuration, and the (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD goes 314 mi. Efficiency is 26–31 kWh per 100 miles (109–131 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $700–$840 a year, or $4.67 per 100 miles for the (energy capacity 191 Ah) FWD.
Is the 2027 Toyota bZ different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 131 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $700. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2027 against 8 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Toyota bZ for that year.