2022 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid

Toyota's first all-electric SUV, the 2022 bZ4X, hits Malaysian shores with range figures that vary by driveline. The front-wheel-drive variant clocks in at around 500 km on the WLTC cycle, while the all-wheel-drive model, with its dual-motor setup guzzling a smidge more juice, manages roughly 460 km. That puts it right in the ballpark for what you'd expect from other EVs in its class. Under the floor, there's a 71.4kWh battery pack, and it supports fast charging up to 150kW. That means you can top it up from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes – handy for those longer road trips Malaysians love. Now, it's worth keeping in mind that real-world range can take a hit depending on how you drive, if you're cranking the AC, or the terrain you're tackling – think frequent stop-starts or hilly roads, and you might see those km numbers dip a bit. Toyota's backing the bZ4X with an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty, which should give owners some peace of mind for the long haul. Looking at the competition, rivals like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Volkswagen ID.4 also offer endurance in the 450-550 km window. So, when it comes down to choosing, shoppers will probably weigh up things like charging convenience, interior space, and the after-sales service network. The good news is the Malaysian government is pushing hard to expand the charging infrastructure, so hitting the road in an EV for those longer journeys should get a whole lot easier in the years to come.