Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) is taking another swing at the electric vehicle market, and this time they're bringing some actual ruggedness to the table. The automaker unveiled its 2026 bZ Woodland on Tuesday—a battery-electric SUV that's designed to handle more than just grocery runs and school pickups.
The vehicle hits U.S. dealerships in March 2026 with a starting price of $45,300 before fees, which puts it in competitive territory for the electric SUV segment. What you're getting for that money is a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup that cranks out a combined 375 horsepower. Toyota says the EPA estimates range at up to 281 miles on standard tires, though that drops to 260 miles if you opt for the all-terrain rubber—a tradeoff that makes sense if you're actually planning to use this thing off-road.
Charging shouldn't be too painful either. The Woodland can reportedly fast-charge from 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes under ideal conditions, which is basically what you'd expect from modern EVs at this point.
Built for Capability
Toyota built the bZ Woodland on its e-TNGA platform, giving it 8.4 inches of ground clearance—enough to tackle rough terrain without scraping everything underneath. The SUV can tow up to 3,500 pounds and offers 74.3 cubic feet of cargo space when you fold down the rear seats. The 74.7-kWh battery pack includes a North American Charging System port and Plug & Charge capability, which lets you just plug in without fumbling with payment apps.
Standard features include a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 driver-assistance package across the entire lineup.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Toyota has been on a solid run, climbing 32.07% over the past year and currently trading near its 52-week high of $248.90. The company scores remarkably well on key metrics—posting a 98.98 out of 100 on value, suggesting it's priced attractively compared to peers, and a 98.72 on quality, reflecting strong operational standards. Momentum sits at 82.32, indicating the stock continues outperforming the broader market.
At publication time Tuesday, Toyota shares were down 1.48% at $244.60, still hovering near that 52-week high.
