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2026 Toyota bZ Woodland: The Rugged Electric SUV Built for SoCal Adventures
Toyota's electric lineup just got its most adventurous member. The first-ever 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is a rugged, all-wheel-drive electric SUV built for people who want zero emissions without giving up capability. For Southern California drivers who spend weekends in the San Gabriel Mountains or heading up the coast, it is easily the most interesting EV Toyota has built. Here is what it brings.
What this guide answers
- What makes the bZ Woodland different from the standard bZ
- Its power, range, and towing numbers
- How its ground clearance and all-wheel drive handle real terrain
- Why it fits Southern California driving
A first for Toyota's EV lineup
The bZ Woodland is the rugged addition to Toyota's battery-electric family, joining the refreshed bZ and the all-new electric C-HR. Where the standard bZ is tuned for efficient everyday driving, the Woodland is built to get off the pavement, with a more capable drivetrain, more ground clearance, and outdoor-focused styling. It arrives as a single, well-equipped grade with a starting price around $45,300.
Built for the trail
The Woodland comes standard with all-wheel drive and adds 8.3 inches of ground clearance, giving it the stance to handle fire roads and rougher trails rather than just curbs and driveways. Available all-terrain tires and Toyota's off-road drive modes round out the package, so a trip up toward Angeles National Forest or a graded canyon road is well within its comfort zone.
Power and range
With electric motors front and rear, the bZ Woodland produces a combined 375 horsepower, which makes it the most powerful vehicle in Toyota's BEV lineup. Toyota estimates up to 260 miles of all-electric range, enough for a full day of driving and exploring around the region before you need to plug in.
Towing and hauling
The bZ Woodland is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds, which opens the door to a small trailer, a pair of jet skis, or a loaded utility trailer for a project weekend. Combined with the added ground clearance and midsize-SUV utility, it is genuinely built to carry the gear that a Southern California outdoor lifestyle tends to accumulate.
Charging on the way to the mountains
Like the rest of Toyota's 2026 electric lineup, the bZ Woodland uses the NACS charging port, so it can plug into the Tesla Supercharger network as well as other public fast chargers. That matters for adventure driving, because it means more places to top off on the way out of town and on the way home, not just at the trailhead.
Why it fits Southern California
Few places reward a rugged electric SUV like the San Gabriel Valley. You have real mountains within reach, plenty of open desert and coast a short drive away, and long stretches of highway in between. The bZ Woodland lets you take all of it on with zero tailpipe emissions, all-wheel-drive confidence, and the range to make the round trip. For drivers who want to explore without giving up their commitment to going electric, it is a compelling first of its kind.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the 2026 bZ Woodland have?
It produces a combined 375 horsepower from its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, making it the most powerful BEV in Toyota's lineup.
How far can the bZ Woodland go on a charge?
Toyota estimates up to 260 miles of all-electric range, though actual range varies with terrain, load, weather, and driving style.
Can the bZ Woodland tow?
Yes. It is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds, enough for a small trailer or watercraft.
Does the bZ Woodland have all-wheel drive?
Yes. All-wheel drive is standard, and the Woodland adds 8.3 inches of ground clearance plus available all-terrain tires.
What charging port does it use?
The bZ Woodland uses the NACS port, giving it access to the Tesla Supercharger network and other public chargers.
See what's in stock and take a bZ Woodland for a test drive.
Jeff Gaunt is an Assistant Manager at Toyota of Glendora, serving Glendora, the San Gabriel Valley, and the greater Los Angeles area.