The rumor mill suggests it’s a distinct possibility. Images of a compact battery-electric hatchback called the bZ3 recently appeared on a website in China, which suggests the initial launch will occur in that country sometime in 2023. However, Toyota’s penchant for offering such vehicles globally could indicate it will come to our shores later next year as a 2024 model. Dimensionally, the bZ3 is about four inches longer than the Toyota Corolla and comes with a single electric motor producing up to 240 horsepower. The bZ3 is built using the platform that also supports the 2023 Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra electrics. In The Sleuth’s view, an affordable small-size Toyota EV would be welcomed here.
The Toyota bZ3 could arrive in North America in 2024 although the company has not announced where electric vehicle will be sold.
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