Toyota
bZ3X Standard RWD
Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03
Toyota's newest compact BEV — the bZ3X fills the gap below the bZ4X with 72.8kWh, 516km WLTP range and Toyota's 10-year battery warranty. Targeting the Kia EV3 and Renault Scenic market.
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516WLTP range km72.8kWh battery
410Real range kmIrish conditions est.
150Max DC kWFast charging
7.2s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€33,235Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 72.8 kWh |
| WLTP range | 516 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~410 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.2s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 150 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 440 L |
| Towing capacity | 750 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm |
| Battery warranty | 10 years / 240,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Toyota highlights
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e-TNGA EV platform
Dedicated EV architecture shared with Subaru Solterra
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Toyota Safety Sense
Pre-collision, lane-keep, adaptive cruise — standard across range
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Reliability heritage
Toyota's renowned quality and reliability standards applied to EVs
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€39,500
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,765
Net price after grants€33,235
💡 Total savings of €6,265. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500
VRT relief €2,765
Motor tax €120/yr
Home charger grant €300
BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€508 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,037 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,192/yr |
💡 Cost comparison:
At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the bZ3X costs approximately €508 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.
🇮🇪 bZ3X on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
🛣️ Dublin → Cork
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 150km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 190km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry
310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 100km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal
260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 150km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return)
520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg)
50km · /day
✅ 8+ days between home charges
Based on ~410km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the bZ3X right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 440L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ⚠️ Light towing — 750kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €6,265 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
💡 Best for: Reliable long-range compact SUV.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~10h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~7h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~61min |
| 🚀 150kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~20min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Toyota e-TNGA platform vehicles support up to 150kW DC charging.
Toyota's My T app integrates charging planning with route navigation — identifying CCS chargers along your route and pre-conditioning the battery for optimal charging speed. The bZ4X supports 150kW DC charging, delivering an 80% charge from 10% in approximately 30 minutes.
Toyota's My T app integrates charging planning with route navigation — identifying CCS chargers along your route and pre-conditioning the battery for optimal charging speed. The bZ4X supports 150kW DC charging, delivering an 80% charge from 10% in approximately 30 minutes.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm |
| Boot capacity | 440 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 10 years / 240,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 10 years / 240,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD
The Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD has an Irish list price of €39,500 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,765, the net cost is approximately €33,235. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD has a WLTP official range of 516km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 410km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,765 also applies, giving total state support of €6,265. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €508. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,037. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Yes — Toyota BEVs with list prices under €60,000 qualify for the SEAI €3,500 Private Car Grant. VRT relief may also apply depending on OMSP. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie. Toyota has a comprehensive authorised dealer and service network across Ireland.
The Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD supports up to 150kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 61 minutes. At the maximum 150kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 20 minutes.
The Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Toyota bZ3X Standard RWD is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.
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