SHOCKER: Toyota Says bZ4X AWD Probably Wont Be Able To Fast Charge In Freezing Temperatures

The all-new electric Toyota bZ4X is available with all-wheel drive but those who might need it most might be left out in the cold for quite some time. That’s because Toyota is now confirming that when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, DC-charging may not work on AWD models.

In a new release of information from Toyota itself caught by a user at Reddit/Cars, the brand touts the bZ4X as a trailblazing electrified vehicle. One of its most important features is DC fast charging which can take front-wheel-drive bZ4Xs from 10 to 80-percent of capacity within half an hour.

On AWD versions of the crossover, that time nearly doubles in even the best conditions. Now, Toyota says that “DC charging may not work on AWD bz4x when the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.” Without DC fast charging it could take nearly 10 hours for the vehicle to top up its battery.