[HawkGT]

This concept, "hates the Tesla", seems a trend for many of the Tesla owners that I have known over the years. A few of my coworkers that discovered the bZ4X in the corporate parking lot were fixated with it and wanted to know more about it. I provided a few of them rides and most definitely became sold on the concept, i.e. styling, interior appointment, smooth ride, with exception to the charging and range. Considering that Tesla was nearly broke in 2019 and found the necessary funds to stay afloat in a challenging marketplace speaks volumes for the product including many of the innovations associated to EV. Would the bZ4X be a phenomenal vehicle with the traction charge rate and range of Tesla, most definitely. An acutely concerning gauge for me would be the following for 2024:

Tesla: 5,135,991 vehicles impacted by 15 recalls​

Toyota: 1,221,666 vehicles impacted by 16 recalls​

The bZ4X had a rough start with the wheel recall that impacted it during the 2022-2023 years with less than 3000 vehicles impacted. Toyota did step in and made good for many owners at that time. True not many sold but splitting hairs here is not the case and I do believe very few would be impacted, and, as much as owners do express major disappointment with the charge and range, I am hopeful that Toyota's battery cautious approach to the traction battery longevity will keep it mobile for many years to come.

On a similar note: how many EV owners in the Southern States, dealing with the polar vortex, were prepared for the headaches we experience in the winter months in the Northern States.

 

[HawkGT]

Good point, makes me just now wonder if someone living in say FLA bought an EV even gave cold weather issues with a BEV any thought. Ike mentioned earlier I was well prepared because ALL electrified (meaning hybrids included) get their range (MPG) or however you want to measure your operating economy, get killed in the kind of weather we're currently experiencing here in NW IL. I.E. my RAV4 Hybrid is literally drinking gas compared to it's more "friendly" weather operating economy. Nearly a 50% hit on fuel economy.
All I can say is cold weather sucks

Yes, indeed, cold weather sucks! I experienced the suck yesterday in the NX Hybrid (very similar to the RAV4 Hybrid) when I drove to and from my daughter's workplace with EV Mode rarely kicking on (reminded me of the Marvel Hulk moment when needed but couldn't). Even today the drain on the bZ4X with quite high for such a short commute but still a great short-range vehicle.