Starting at just over $15,000 (109,800 yuan), the Toyota bZ3X received over 10,000 pre-order requests in China less than one hour after its launch. This indicates consumers prefer low-cost EVs that aren't also low-end vehicles, and automakers can deliver this.

For years, Toyota has been a dominant force in the automotive world, crafting some of the most reliable and fuel-efficient vehicles on the market. But when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the company has been slow to adopt a fully electric lineup,

The unbelievable price of the 2026 Toyota bZ3X just made it popular enough to crash its ordering servers in–guess where—China.

With the release of the Toyota C-HR+ in Europe, we hope this versatile EV will make its way to America as an affordable option for drivers.