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  1. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    That's just plain wrong. There had been a threshold of 2 before throttling speed, but that was increased to 4 an entire year ago. It never prevented you from using DC at any point. Also, the speed of DC charging in the 80% to 100% range was increased.

    For me, my 4th DC charge within 12 hours delivered a peak of 72 kW with the CATL pack rated for 100 kW. Those with the Panasonic pack see peak in the 140's.
     
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    It’s going to be a great car when Toyota gets the base down around 35k and it qualifies for the federal tax credit
     
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    Credits are now just a memory, but automakers recognize the significance of a 35k offering. Here are highlights for Toyota's plan in that category with the base 2026 bZ:
    • $34,900 MSRP
    • $1,450 delivery
    • 236 miles
    • FWD (AC sync, 168 hp)
    • 8.1-inch ground clearance
    • 120V/1500W AC outlet
    • Heated front seats
    • Ambient lighting (front & rear)
    • Power liftgate (foot activated)
    • 8-way power driver's seat
    • Dual wireless phone chargers
    • Heated mirrors (with indicators)
    • 14-inch infotainment screen
    • Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
    • 11kW AC charging
    • 150kW DC charging
    • Digital key (free for 3 years)
     
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    NACS format?
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    Yes and the port will be moved to passenger front, allowing for Supercharging from the proper stall. Unfortunately, some charging units are poorly placed, so it will be a tight squeeze. Fortunately, being able to charge with a load on back is still available... something a Tesla cannot do.

    Adapters will be included for both CCS1 and J1772.
     
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    chevy put the nacs plug on the front left like above on the '27 bolt, and everyone is wondering why they didn't move it to the passenger side
     
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    @john1701a I picked up my 2026 bZ AWD XLE in Supersonic Red yesterday. I was looking at a FWD in Heavy Metal since all my Prii have been FWD (2005, 2012 PiP, 2017 Prime), but my CFO was smitten with the red and she decided it was a deal too good to pass up. She initiated the sale with our local salesman much to my surprise. We got it for $9600+ off the sticker price plus 0.0% financing which made it cheaper than my 2017 Prius Prime :) and over $10,000 cheaper than the cheapest RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.

    First impression it is a big car especially when going from a Prius and roomier than the NX 300h. Man does it move. I'll provide a more detailed comparison at a later time.
     
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    John says the MSRP was $35k so does that mean you got it for around $26k w/ the $9.6K off?
     
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    John was reporting on a basic FWD bZ with a 57.7 kWh battery starting MSRP. I haven't seen any of those on lots around here. MSRP for the FWD bZ XLE plus is $37,900 which has the 74.7 kWh battery. MSRP for the bZ AWD XLE is $39,900 and don't forget to add $1,495 DPH to all of these MSRPs. Mine was off the window sticker price. Toyota gave $6,000 off included in my $9,600+ plus 0.0% financing.

    edited for spelling
     
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