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- GAC-Toyota's bZ3X electric SUV was spotted testing as a right-hand drive model in Thailand, pointing to a likely global launch
- The bZ3X launched in March 2025 in China and secured over 10,000 orders in one hour, crashing the server
- bZ3X pricing starts at 109,800 yuan (~$15,500), with the base model now discounted to 94,800 yuan (~$14,000)
- The bZ3X was China's top-selling new energy vehicle, holding the top spot through August
- Toyota sources about 90% of bZ3X parts from China, including batteries from BYD and autonomous driving software from Momenta
- The bZ3X comes in nine configurations with CLTC ranges from 430 km to 610 km, with higher trims featuring LiDAR
Why it matters: Toyota is increasingly leaning on Chinese-sourced batteries, software, and components — about 90% of bZ3X parts come from China, including BYD batteries and Momenta driving software — and exporting this China-built model globally would mark a reversal of Toyota's traditional Japan-first development playbook.
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