Governments and automakers have been offering people a wide range of incentives to convince them to buy electric vehicles through complimentary charging or tax credits. Toyota has opted for the former, offering free charging to buyers of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X through the EVgo network. They follow the example of Volkswagen Group car brands, which have been offering two or three years of free charging through Electrify America.
The Japanese automaker announced that customers who purchase or lease a 2023 Toyota bZ4X are entitled to one year of free charging at all EVgo-owned and operated public charging stations in the United States.
The 2023 bZ4X buyers can use the Toyota app to find an EVgo DC fast charging location. The entire EVgo network has 800 sites scattered across 68 metropolitan areas in 35 states. EVgo is the only public charging network whose power source comes entirely from 100% renewable energy.
Toyota's one-year offer of free charging might be shorter than those given by other rival automakers, but it does not mention any restrictions to its charge session time, making this particular incentive an appealing one for interested EV buyers. BMW and Kia, for example, only provide 30-minute charging sessions as part of the automakers' two-year deals.
Subaru, which like Toyota, also recently announced a partnership with EVgo, did not announce if buyers of their first electric vehicle, Solterra, will receive complimentary charging sessions. Subaru and Toyota have not released specifications on how quickly the Solterra and bZ4X can charge, but based on the "80% in under one-hour claims" the Japanese carmakers made, charging these electric vehicles will be slower compared to rival EVs from Kia, Hyundai, and Ford.
Christopher Yang, vice president of EV Charging Solutions for Toyota Motor North America, was delighted with the company's partnership with EVgo, saying that collaborating with the nation's largest public fast-charging network will help provide bZ4X owners with access to a fast, reliable charge where and when they need it with their electric vehicles.
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As per CNET, Yang sees a bright EV future for Toyota, saying that the arrival of their all-electric bZ4X marks an important step in their commitment towards electrifying 70 percent of their fleet by 2030. Yang added that they want their bZ4X customers to enjoy a high-quality ownership experience as worry-free and seamless as possible.
EVgo Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan Levy returned the compliments with his statement, saying the company is thrilled to collaborate with Toyota on bringing convenient and accessible fast charging to new EV drivers with the bZ4X. Levy pointed out that EVgo's track record of leadership in clean transportation and Toyota's scale in the auto industry will help make it easier for even more drivers to go electric.
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