TLDR: Toyota's bZ4X (2024 XLE FWD) is really very, very energy efficient.
*** EDIT: this post was not meant to discuss the actual miles per kWh for the bZ4X, but to compare it with a different EV, driven under the exact same circumstances by the exact same person. ***
This is not discussed often, other than the supposed range in different climates.
How much energy does the bZ4X consume per 100 miles, or, how many miles do you get out of 1 kWh of electricity?
The Toyota displays the miles/kWh as a number. In my case, because I drive mostly city in a mild climate (coastal California), I have a rather large number. I reset the meter every Monday morning, and my best number over the course of a week of 300+ miles was 5.8 miles per kWh. (2024 bZ4X XLE FWD)
With heavy use of heater and more freeway miles, that number can drop below 5.
Let's say on average my bZ4X gets 5.3miles per kWh.
We recently purchased a second EV. A Fisker Ocean One. All-wheel drive. 1000+ lbs heavier due to a massive 113kWh battery. 465hp in normal mode, 565hp in "boost mode".
I drove the Fisker for a week and the best I could achieve with grand-pa driving style, windows closed, high tire pressure (48 front, 54 rear).. almost 4 miles per kWh. Wife gets under 3 miles/kWh. (She's younger than me.)
Again: Toyota 5.3miles/kWh
Fisker less than 3.9.
The Fisker was purchased used, owned by an older guy who probably did not race it either. Lifetime average consumption is 0.35kWh / mile which means 2.86 miles per kWh.