Toyota bZ3 Export from China — Specs & Quote

Name: Toyota bZ3
Brand: Toyota
Availability: PreOrder

Why this model

What makes the Toyota bZ3 worth importing

01

BYD Blade battery in a Toyota

The bZ3 uses BYD's LFP Blade cells and motor technology under Toyota's body and quality control. For a buyer who trusts Toyota but wants proven Chinese battery technology, that combination is genuinely appealing.

02

Toyota's first electric sedan

Built on the e-TNGA platform with a 0.218 drag coefficient. Toyota moved slowly into electric cars, and this is the product of that caution applied to a Chinese partnership.

03

2,880 mm wheelbase

Long for a 4,725 mm sedan, which gives rear-seat space above the class norm — relevant for taxi, ride-hailing and corporate fleet buyers.

04

Toyota badge, Chinese price

In markets where Toyota's reputation for durability is decisive, this is the only way to buy that badge on an electric car at a Chinese price point.

Specifications

Toyota bZ3 technical data

Manufacturer figures for the China-market car. Equipment and certification vary by trim, production batch and destination — we confirm the exact build sheet before the order is placed.

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Version	Power	Torque	Battery	Range	0–100	Drive
49.9 kWh BYD Blade LFP BEV · single-speed	135 kW184 PS	—	49.9 kWh	460 km CLTC	—	FWD
65.3 kWh BYD Blade LFP BEV · single-speed	180 kW245 PS	—	65.3 kWh	600 km CLTC	—	FWD

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure for this version — we do not estimate it. Range standards differ: CLTC and NEDC read higher than WLTP for the same car, so compare like with like when quoting against a European rival.

Body & dimensions

Production 2023–present

Body Mid-size sedan

Seats 5

Doors 4

Length 4725 mm

Width 1835 mm

Height 1475 mm

Wheelbase 2880 mm

Kerb weight up to 1840 kg

Trim levels

·49.9 kWh Blade — 135 kW
·65.3 kWh Blade — 180 kW, 600 km CLTC

Documented equipment

Exterior

0.218 Cd body
LED headlights
17" or 18" wheels

Interior

Central touchscreen
Digital instrument cluster
Five-seat layout

Safety & platform

Toyota Safety Sense
BYD Blade LFP battery
e-TNGA platform

Only equipment documented by the manufacturer is listed. Trim levels differ by production batch — request the current configuration and colour sheet for your market.

About this model

Where the Toyota bZ3 sits in the market

The bZ3 is Toyota's first battery-electric sedan, developed with BYD and FAW Toyota through their joint venture. It is a 4,725 mm four-door on a 2,880 mm wheelbase using BYD Blade LFP batteries of 49.9 or 65.3 kWh with front motors of 135 or 180 kW, rated up to 600 km CLTC.

The combination is the selling point: BYD's battery and motor technology, which has been proven across millions of vehicles, inside a Toyota-engineered body with Toyota's quality processes. It is a China-market car that Toyota does not export officially, so units move through the parallel channel. For buyers in markets where Toyota's reputation carries decisive weight but Chinese electric technology is what they actually want, there is no other product like it.

Which version are you quoting?

Developed jointly by Toyota, BYD and FAW Toyota through the BYD Toyota EV Technology joint venture. Uses BYD Blade batteries and BYD motor technology under a Toyota body.

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Before you order

What an importer must know about the Toyota bZ3

LHD; right-hand-drive availability is not documented — this is a China-market model and Toyota does not export it officially. Units move through the parallel-export channel: Toyota's own dealer network will generally not honour warranty on a parallel-imported China-market car, which is a significant disclosure given that buyers choose Toyota specifically for its service backing. Charging is GB/T. Be explicit with customers that the badge does not bring Toyota's usual warranty with it in this case.

Market fit

Where the Toyota bZ3 sells

Based on documented export presence and how the vehicle suits local conditions — not a guarantee of homologation, which we confirm per market before you order.

Middle East

Toyota's brand strength in the Gulf is exceptional, and LFP chemistry suits the heat; no official electric Toyota alternative at this price.

Central Asia

Toyota is the default trusted brand across the region, and buyers there are cautious about unfamiliar Chinese marques.

Africa

Toyota's reputation for durability dominates purchasing decisions, and this is the affordable electric route to that badge.

Southeast Asia

Very strong Toyota loyalty combined with growing electric interest and government incentives in several markets.

How it works

From your Toyota bZ3 inquiry to your port

Every milestone tracked, every fee disclosed up front. Founder Cai reviews each order personally.

1 < 24 hours

Inquiry

Instant Inquiry Response
2 1-2 days

Order

Contract & Pro Forma Invoice
3 2-3 days

Production

Vehicle Sourcing & Allocation
4 3-5 days

Production

Pre-Shipment Inspection

All eight steps, with what you do and what we do at each → Export process

Toyota bZ3 FAQ

Questions importers ask about this model

Is this really a Toyota or a rebadged BYD? +

Both, genuinely. The battery is BYD's Blade LFP and the motor technology is BYD's, developed through the BYD Toyota EV Technology joint venture. The body, chassis tuning, interior and quality control are Toyota's, on the e-TNGA platform. It is not a rebadged BYD — it is a jointly engineered car. For a customer, that means Toyota's build standards with BYD's proven electric hardware.

Will Toyota honour the warranty in my market? +

Generally no. The bZ3 is a China-market model that Toyota does not export officially, so a parallel-imported unit will usually not be covered by Toyota's local dealer network. That matters more than usual here, because buyers choose Toyota specifically for service backing. We are explicit about this before the order rather than letting the badge imply protection that does not exist.

Which battery version should I quote? +

The 65.3 kWh at 600 km CLTC with the 180 kW motor. The range and performance gap over the 49.9 kWh car is substantial and the price step is usually modest. Both use BYD Blade LFP chemistry, which tolerates daily fast charging and heat well — a genuine advantage for taxi and fleet operators in hot markets, where NMC packs degrade faster.

Can EV Auto Pro supply the Toyota bZ3 for export? +

Yes, with an honest caveat. Toyota sells this model through official channels in China only, so export units move through China's parallel-export channel. We source the vehicles, handle export and destination-market documentation and shipping, and explain the warranty and after-sales position for your country before you commit. Tell us the quantity and destination and we will confirm feasibility and send a real quote.

What does a Toyota bZ3 quote include? +

We quote per confirmed configuration rather than publishing a fixed price we cannot hold. Every quote states the vehicle cost, inland transport, export handling, documentation and shipping separately, as EXW, FOB or CIF depending on your request — so you can see exactly what is and is not included before you commit to a deposit.

How is the vehicle checked before shipment? +

We check condition, appearance, mileage, configuration, battery status and basic functions before loading, and send you a photo and video report. If something does not match the specification you ordered, it is resolved before the unit is loaded rather than after it arrives at your port.

What warranty applies to an exported Toyota bZ3? +

Warranty policy depends on brand, model and destination country, and some manufacturer warranties are limited or void outside China. We explain the actual warranty position for your market before order confirmation rather than after, and we supply common spare and maintenance parts for units we have exported.

More on payment, shipping, documents and warranty in our full FAQ.

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