The Philippines May Have the Toyota bZ4X by Mid-2026 — Exclusive - CleanTechnica

Toyota’s battery electric SUV, the bZ4X, is expected to arrive in the Philippines by mid-2026, with a preview possibly before the end of 2025 and a launch potentially in the first half of 2026. The Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) has already approved the vehicle’s homologation, marking a key step toward its local market introduction. While official pricing and launch details from Toyota Motor Philippines remain undisclosed, LTO documents reveal that the bZ4X will feature a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system delivering around 343 horsepower, paired with a 73.1-kWh battery offering an estimated range of approximately 456 kilometers per charge. The vehicle may be imported from Toyota factories in China, Japan, or Indonesia, with the Indonesian plant in Karawang considered the most likely source due to proximity and production timelines. The bZ4X represents Toyota’s first fully electric vehicle offering in the Philippines, complementing its existing hybrid lineup that includes models