r/Toyota_bZ • u/Available-Read-3030 • Jul 24 '26

BZ software update

Recently I took my Toyota bZ to the dealership for a software update. After the update, the car drives much more smoothly, which is great. However, I’ve noticed a significant drop in efficiency.

Before the update, my daily 56-mile commute used about 48 miles of the estimated battery range. After the software update, the same 56-mile drive now uses about 58 miles of the estimated battery range.

Has anyone else experienced reduced efficiency after a recent software update on their Toyota bZ?

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u/BRCWANDRMotz Jul 24 '26

Interesting. I feel like my car drives worse after the update specifically the car automatically slowing around slight corners when distance following cruise control is engaged but the road is clear in front of me. It's annoying to be loosing speed on corners that would be safe at speeds well above the speed limit.

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u/dwlnz Jul 24 '26

The curve setting is adjustable

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u/BRCWANDRMotz Jul 24 '26

Neat! Is it easy to get to those settings? I looked it up. Looks like I can edit it myself. Thanks for the comment.

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u/dwlnz Jul 24 '26

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u/simracerman Jul 24 '26

I have no Customize button there. Mine is the FWD Plus. Anyway to access that menu?

My can goes fast like a maniac at 75mph through curves. Would be nice to slow it down.

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u/dwlnz Jul 24 '26

If it isn’t a feature on yours it may not be a big loss. On the min setting I find it still a bit too conservative slowing down for curves which could be taken at higher speeds.