Toyota kicks off its all-electric vehicle lineup with the bZ4X, joining the rapidly growing EV market with a popular SUV size slotting between the RAV4 and the larger Venza. We share our first impressions of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X and discuss its modest electric range, the recent recall involving wheels detaching while in motion, Toyota already running out of EV tax credits, and why CR will not be buying one for its test program.       ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - First Impressions: 2023 Toyota bZ4X 17:25 - Question: Why automatic folding side view mirrors are rare in the US?       ----------------------------------   2023 Toyota bZ4X https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/bz4x/2023/overview   Roomy 2023 Toyota bZ4X Impresses on the Road https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2023-toyota-bz4x-review-a7787483444/   Toyota Becomes 3rd Automaker to Reach Electric vehicle Tax Credit Limit https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/toyota-reaches-electric-vehicle-tax-credit-limit-a9709089660/   2023 Subaru Solterra EV Has Lots of Room but Its Battery Is Too Small https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2023-subaru-solterra-review-a1453953544/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ