Toyota bZ3X RHD debuts in Hong Kong & Macau at 33,100 USD, nearly 50% above the Mainland China price
Toyota has introduced the right-hand drive (RHD) version of its bZ3X electric SUV for Hong Kong and Macau, marking the model’s official entry into the two Special Administrative Regions. The bZ3X is the first Toyota battery-electric vehicle specifically designed for Hong Kong, and it made its debut at the Kowloon Bay flagship showroom on September 27. For Macau, pricing has been announced at 259,000 Hong Kong dollars (33,100 USD). Pricing for Hong Kong has not yet been officially confirmed and may differ from the pricing listed for Macau.
In its Hong Kong and Macau configuration, the bZ3X is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 150 kW and 210 Nm of torque. Power is supplied by a 70.0 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which provides a range of up to 565 km under the NEDC testing cycle. The model supports CCS2 charging, with a capacity of 6.6 kW on AC and 90 kW on DC fast charging. Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external power supply is also available.
The SUV measures 4,600 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,645 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,765 mm. It has a curb weight of 1,835 kg and offers 427 litres of luggage space. The turning radius is rated at 5.8 meters, and the car comes fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels paired with 225/45R19 tyres. A MacPherson strut setup with an anti-roll bar at the front and a semi-independent torsion beam at the rear handles suspension. Ventilated discs are fitted at the front, and solid discs are fitted at the rear.
Inside, the bZ3X comes equipped with Toyota’s Intelligent Driving Assistant, supported by a mobile app. The cabin features an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 14.6-inch central display that integrates audio, navigation, and system controls. Wireless Apple CarPlay and English-language voice control are standard, alongside a YAMAHA premium 11-speaker audio system. The front seats are electrically adjustable with heating, ventilation, and cooling functions, while the rear seats offer a reclining adjustment ranging from 117 to 137 degrees.
A dual-zone automatic climate control system with PM2.5 air filtration and rear air vents is included, along with 32-colour ambient interior lighting. Other features include a panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade, a 360-degree panoramic parking camera, and a dedicated emergency power cut-off button.
The bZ3X was first introduced in mainland China in March 2025 through the GAC-Toyota joint venture. Prices there began at 109,800 yuan (approximately 15,100 USD), and Toyota reported receiving 10,000 orders within the first hour of the launch. The mainland version offers multiple configurations, including battery packs of 50.0 kWh, 58.4 kWh, and 67.9 kWh, with CLTC ranges of 430 km, 520 km, and 610 km, respectively.
Higher trims feature lidar supplied by Robosense and Momenta’s 5.0 advanced driver-assistance systems, enabling Navigate on Autopilot without the need for high-definition maps. Toyota has emphasised that 65 per cent of the bZ3X’s components are sourced from Chinese suppliers, with only one per cent imported.
Compared with the mainland versions, the Hong Kong and Macau bZ3X most closely resembles the 520 Pro+ trim, though with some notable differences. It uses a slightly larger 70.0 kWh battery instead of the 58.4 kWh pack, retains the same 150 kW motor output, and achieves a rated 565 km NEDC range, roughly equivalent to about 500–520 km under CLTC conditions. It also incorporates premium features such as the YAMAHA 11-speaker audio system and panoramic roof, while not offering the 165 kW motor or advanced Momenta lidar-assisted driving found in the top-spec 610 Max.
The difference becomes most apparent in pricing. The 520 Pro+ trim in mainland China is priced at 139,800 yuan (22,445 USD), while the Macau version is offered at 259,000 Hong Kong dollars (33,100 USD). This places the RHD model at roughly 47 per cent higher than its closest mainland equivalent. This premium reflects market positioning, regional import taxation, and the limited scale of right-hand drive production. Pricing for Hong Kong has yet to be confirmed and could vary from Macau’s figure.
With the introduction of the right-hand drive model, Toyota brings its most China-focused electric SUV into Hong Kong and Macau, adapting it for regions that maintain different driving systems from the mainland. Unlike the rest of China, where vehicles are left-hand drive, Hong Kong and Macau continue to operate right-hand drive cars. This arrangement dates back to their colonial pasts: Hong Kong, under British rule, until 1997, and Macau, under Portuguese administration, until 1999, when both territories adopted left-side driving. Even after returning to China as Special Administrative Regions, they retained this system, which continues to define their distinct automotive markets today.
Looking ahead, the bZ3X is also expected to reach other right-hand drive countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, expanding Toyota’s global electric vehicle footprint beyond China.
