Toyota’s new EV is getting an off-road upgrade: Here’s our first look at the bZ Woodland

It’s bigger, more powerful, and built for on and off-road adventures. Toyota’s new electric SUV is getting an upgraded Woodland edition with 375 hp, added ground clearance, and a host of other outdoor-ready features. Here’s our first look at the Toyota bZ Woodland EV.

Check out the new 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland EV

Toyota is finally stepping it up. After introducing its new bZ electric SUV earlier this week, the refreshed version of the “bZ4X,” Toyota unveiled a more powerful, off-road Woodland model on Thursday.

Unlike the bZ, the Woodland model has standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Powered by dual electric motors, Toyota’s rugged new EV packs 375 hp, or 37 hp more than the AWD version of the bZ electric SUV (338 hp).

It also offers added capability, with up to 3,500 lb towing capacity, 8.3″ of ground clearance, and available All-Terrain tires.

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Although the bZ Woodland features Toyota’s new “hammerhead front end” with a full-length LED light bar, it adds a twist with black overfenders and a wide, powerful stance.

The outdoor-focused electric SUV is nearly 6″ longer, opening up an extra 30 cubic feet of cargo space. It also gains a standard roof rack and 18″ aluminum wheels.

Powered by a 74.7 kWh battery, Toyota expects the bZ Woodland to have a driving range of up to 260 miles. Like the bZ, it will also have a native NACS charging port to access Tesla Superchargers. Using DC fast charging, the electric SUV can recharge from 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes.

Other added features, including battery pre-conditioning and Plug & Charge capabilities, improve charging performance while making it easy to find and navigate to stations.

The interior looks about the same as Toyota’s other EV models, with a 14-inch infotainment and driver display screens. Toyota’s Audio Multimedia system powers the infotainment and supports standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities.

All bZ Woodland models will have heated SofTex®-trimmed seats for the driver and front passenger and a choice of Stone Brown or Black coloring.

Upgrading to the bZ Woodland Premium package gains a premium JBL Audio System, panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, and a front radiant heater.

The bZ Woodland is Toyota’s third EV to launch in the US, joining the new 2026 C-HR and bZ electric SUVs. It’s expected to arrive at dealerships in early 2026. Toyota will reveal prices closer to launch, but the upgraded off-road Woodland model is expected to start a bit higher at around $50,000. Check back soon for official prices.

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