Reliability

Toyota / Lexus (e-TNGA platform)

Toyota bZ4X FWD / Lexus RZ 450e pack (71.4 kWh)

Lithium-ion cells from Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES) · 71.4 kWh · used in 2 model variants.

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Pack reference

Lithium-ion · Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES) · 355-volt, 201 Ah floor pack with 96 cells, liquid-cooled
About the pack
Capacity
71.4 kWh
as published
Fast charge
150 kW
peak
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion
Cell supplierPrime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES)
Cell formatNot published
Voltage (nominal)355 V
CoolingLiquid
Architecture355-volt, 201 Ah floor pack with 96 cells, liquid-cooled
Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

Low
Wheel hub bolts could loosen on 2023 bZ4X and Solterra and let a wheel detach (NHTSA 22V-444, June 2022). Toyota offered U.S. bZ4X owners a buyback while the remedy was pending, and Subaru filed a second hub-bolt recall on the 2023 Solterra (23V-064). The battery was not involved.
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Front-drive and all-wheel-drive cars use different packs, and Lexus assigns them the other way round from Toyota. The front-drive bZ4X and the all-wheel-drive RZ 450e carry this 71.4 kWh pack; the all-wheel-drive bZ4X and the front-drive RZ 300e carry the 72.8 kWh pack. Toyota lists up to 150 kW DC for the front-drive bZ4X, and EPA range is 252 miles for the 2023 front-drive car against 228 with all-wheel drive.
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Lexus describes the RZ 450e's 71.4 kWh battery as developed by Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, the Toyota and Panasonic joint venture. Its spec sheets give 96 cells at 355 volts and about 30 minutes to 80 percent on a 150 kW charger, measured from the low-battery warning. The on-board charger is 6.6 kW on the 2023 RZ and 7 kW for 2024 and 2025.
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Toyota's warranty covers the traction battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles and treats capacity below 70% of original as a defect within that term.
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Lexus covers the RZ's traction battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles and treats capacity below 70% of original as a defect within that term.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Pack family

Toyota bZ4X FWD / Lexus RZ 450e pack (71.4 kWh) is part of the toyota-etnga family. Related packs:

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Toyota bZ4X FWD / Lexus RZ 450e pack (71.4 kWh)?

The Toyota bZ4X FWD / Lexus RZ 450e pack (71.4 kWh) uses Lithium-ion chemistry. Cells are supplied by Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES). Cell format has not been disclosed. Pack architecture: 355-volt, 201 Ah floor pack with 96 cells, liquid-cooled.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Toyota bZ4X FWD / Lexus RZ 450e pack (71.4 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Toyota bZ4X FWD / Lexus RZ 450e pack (71.4 kWh)?

Toyota bZ4X 2023-2025 (Front-wheel drive (XLE / Limited)); Lexus RZ 2023-2025 (RZ 450e (all-wheel drive)).

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