Toyota announced a new, rugged addition to its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) lineup with the first-ever 2026 bZ Woodland. Equipped with standard all-wheel drive with X-MODE, the bZ Woodland will have a combined system net output of 375 horsepower with a manufacturer-estimated all-electric driving range rating of up to 260 miles. It also brings additional midsize SUV utility, with 8.3 inches of ground clearance, 3,500-pound towing capacity and available all-terrain tires.
“With zero emissions and a powerful drive, the bZ Woodland is bringing outdoor-inspired style to our BEV lineup,” said Dave Christ, president, Toyota Group. “This latest entry in our bZ line embraces the spirit of adventure with surprising capability, rugged style, and an all-electric powertrain that’s backed by Toyota.”
In contrast to its bZ siblings, the 2026 bZ Woodland has taken the Toyota hammerhead front end with full-width LEDs and added wide, black overfenders. It also has a slightly different vehicle profile due to nearly 6 inches of additional length and just under 1 inch of additional height in the rear, giving it more than 30 cubic feet of rear cargo space. Its standard roof rails are also a unique feature, giving it more utility for accessories like luggage or bicycle racks. The bZ Woodland also comes with 18-inch aluminum wheels with removable covers.
The bZ Woodland is the third BEV recently announced by Toyota. It joins the refreshed bZ small SUV and the all-new C-HR compact crossover, bringing the total number of electrified models in the Toyota lineup to 21 vehicles in a choice of BEV, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell (California and Hawaii only) powertrains.
Models are expected to arrive in early 2026.
Toyota X-MODE
The X-MODE system is a function that allows the driver to operate a switch to select a mode according to the road conditions, automatically changing to optimize brake control and power delivery at the wheels for enhanced control and traction. Another feature of the AWD X-MODE system is Grip-Control. When activated and used at low speeds, the system leverages motor drive power modulation to achieve capable off-road performance. Toyota says this feature was developed as an added function to react to road surface characteristics and maintain a constant speed to prevent slipping on rough roads.
Charging Up the Woodland
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland will have a lithium-ion battery with a total capacity of 74.7 kWh. It will have a North American Charging System (NACS) port that is compatible with Level Three DC fast charging, giving it access to thousands of DC charging stations nationwide. Under ideal conditions, when using DC fast charging, it is capable of charging from 10% to 80% battery capacity in around 30 minutes.