Toyota bZ4X winter test: Gothenburg to Sälen in cold

Winter is the real test for any EV. We drove Toyota bZ4X from Gothenburg to Sälen in snow and bitter cold to see how it handles extreme Swedish winter conditions. Range, heating efficiency, and real-world performance under stress.

Winter challenges for EVs

Cold reduces battery efficiency, heating drains range, and ice adds rolling resistance. Gothenburg to Sälen (250+ km in winter conditions) is no joke.

Toyota bZ4X winter performance

• Heating: Efficient heat pump keeps cabin warm without draining battery excessively
• Range: Maintained better than expected in cold
• Handling: AWD version provides excellent winter grip
• Real-world range: 250 km achievable in winter — good for Swedish distances

The verdict

Toyota bZ4X proves suitable for Swedish winters. It's not exaggerated range claims — real performance in real cold.

Compare all EVs for Swedish conditions on privatleasa.se.