At 3:00 PM on March 5, 2026, GAC Toyota officially launched pre-sales for its new pure electric flagship sedan—the bZ 7. Five configurations are available, with pre-sale prices ranging from RMB 179,800 to RMB 239,800. With its fusion of "joint venture quality + Chinese intelligence," it directly targets the core needs of the RMB 200,000 pure electric sedan market.
600 Pro Version: RMB 179,800
600 Pro LiDAR Version: RMB 199,800
700 Max Version: RMB 199,800
700 Max LiDAR Version: RMB 219,800
710 Ultra LiDAR Version: RMB 239,800
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Configuration Category |
Detailed parameters |
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Vehicle dimensions |
Dimensions (L×W×H):5130×1965×1506mm, wheelbase3020mm. Positioned as a mid-to-large-sized pure electric sedan, its size surpasses most B-segment cars. |
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Powertrain |
The Huawei DriveONE electric drive systemhas a maximum power of 207kW (282 horsepower)and a top speed of 180km/h. |
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Battery and battery life |
Zhongchuang Innovation's lithium iron phosphate batteries are available in two versions:71.35kWhand88.13kWh, with CLTC pure electric ranges of600km, 680km, 700km, and 710km respectively. |
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Charging performance |
Supports3C fast charging; charging from 30% to 80% takes only10 minutes, increasing range by 300km; supports6.6kW external dischargefunction . |
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Chassis System |
The intelligent anti-sight dual-chamber air suspension, combined witha front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, can actively identify road conditions ahead and adjust damping in advance. |
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Intelligent driving |
The Momenta R6 Advanced Driving System features14 Toyota ADAS safety componentsand27 sensors(including LiDAR), supporting L2+ functions such ascity NDA, highway NDA, memory parking, and automatic parking. |
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Cockpit System |
HarmonyOS Cockpit 5.0is standard across the entire series, supportingover 150 voice control functions, fuzzy semantic understanding, long-term memory, multi-device interconnection, and compatibility withover 4500 smart home devices . |
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Seating configuration |
All four seats in the vehicle are equipped with NASA zero-gravity seats, which support heating, ventilation, and massage; the front passenger seat has a dedicated electrically adjustable leg rest, and the rear seats come standard with independent air conditioning and small tables. |
Front End: Adopts Toyota's new "Hammerhead" design language. The C-shaped daytime running lights cut through the night like a sharp blade. The closed grille and low-slung front end combine to create a sporty yet luxurious look.
Side View: A Y-shaped waistline runs the length of the body, complemented by 21-inch low-drag wheels and semi-concealed door handles, outlining a coupe-like stance with a drag coefficient as low as 0.26Cd.
Rear End: The continuous smoked taillights echo the "long triangle" structure of the rear window, enhancing the sense of spaciousness in the rear. The ducktail spoiler at the rear strengthens aerodynamics.
Details: Frameless doors, frameless rearview mirrors, and a hidden exhaust layout showcase the refinement of a high-end pure electric vehicle.
Interactive Revolution: HarmonyOS Cockpit 5.0 is no longer an "Android port," but a deeply tuned version customized by Toyota. High-frequency scenarios such as voice response speed, navigation replanning, and transparent chassis access achieve millisecond-level smoothness.
Ecosystem Connectivity: Supports one-touch phone transfer, Huawei Star Key, and Xiaomi's "Car-Human-Home" ecosystem. Automatically syncing schedules, music, and air conditioning preferences upon entering the vehicle, and automatically turning off home appliances upon exiting, truly achieving a "full-scenario closed loop."
Comfort Upgrade: The interior features top-grain Nappa leather and white ash wood trim. The seats are SIAA antibacterial certified, and the ambient lighting offers 128 colors, pulsating in sync with music to create a "mobile living room" atmosphere.
Technology Features: A 15.6-inch 2K floating central control screen + full LCD instrument panel + AR-HUD head-up display, with seamless three-screen interaction. The column shifter design frees up center console space, and it includes built-in 50W wireless charging.
Not e-TNGA: The bZ 7 is not based on Toyota's global bZ series e-TNGA platform, but rather on a brand-new pure electric platform developed by GAC Toyota's China team, specifically optimized for Chinese road conditions and user habits.
Toyota's stringent standards: The vehicle incorporates 20 Toyota essential components (such as a perfectly round steering wheel, pedal travel sensors, and 90-degree side pillar impact safety), and the battery meets 40 Toyota safety standards (such as zero lithium deposition throughout its entire lifecycle and a non-charged casing).
Intelligent driving reliability: Momenta is a strategic shareholder of Toyota. The R6 model has undergone over one million kilometers of real-world road testing, achieving a NOA (Noise, Arrival, and Assault) success rate of over 98% in scenarios such as pedestrian walkways, construction zones, and unprotected left turns.
Responsibility commitment: GAC Toyota pioneered the "manufacturer's triple responsibility": the manufacturer directly assumes responsibility for battery spontaneous combustion, intelligent parking accidents, and battery degradation—a rarity in the industry.
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Competitor models |
Price range |
Core advantages |
Platinum Smart 7 Comparison Advantages |
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BYD Han EV |
180,000–250,000 RMB |
Stable battery life and high cost performance |
HarmonyOS cockpit leads in smoothness, intelligent driving system, and chassis comfort. |
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XpengP7 + |
200,000–260,000 RMB |
Intelligent driving capabilities and a strong sense of technology |
Larger body size, superior seat comfort, and stronger sense of trust from joint venture brands. |
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XiaomiSU7 |
200,000–250,000 RMB |
Radical performance, closed-loop ecosystem |
bZ The 7 offersdual-chamber air suspension and zero-gravity seats, making it more suitable for family users and providing a more stable driving and riding experience. |
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STELATOS9 |
More than 300,000 RMB |
Luxury flagship |
bZ The 7 offers million-level comfort features ata price point of around 200,000 , making it an outstanding value proposition. |
The emergence of the 2026 Toyota bZ 7 signifies that joint venture brands in the new energy era are no longer simply "competing on specifications," but rather integrating China's most advanced intelligent technologies with Toyota's most stringent quality system. It does not pursue ultimate performance, but precisely meets the four essential needs of Chinese families for "safety, comfort, intelligence, and reliability".
