Toyota is making a bold statement ahead of this year’s SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show, happening from November 4 to 7, 2025 in Las Vegas, USA. Case in point, the Japanese carmaker unveiled last October 31, 2025 the aggressively designed bZ Time Attack AWD Concept, a track-ready prototype showcasing Toyota’s evolving expertise in high-performance electric vehicles (EV).
The Toyota bZ Time Attack AWD Concept is based on the upcoming 2026 model year all-wheel-drive version of Toyota’s bZ platform. The project was designed as a proof of concept for time attack circuits and hill climbs, highlighting the flexibility and potential of Toyota’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) architecture.
While the standard Toyota bZ AWD produces 338 hp and a 0-100 km/h acceleration rate of 4.9 seconds, the concept version pushes the performance envelope even further. The dual-motor system has been tuned to deliver over 300 KW, which is equivalent to more than 400 hp. This puts the bZ Time Attack AWD Concept at the top as one of Toyota’s most powerful models in the bZ lineup to date.
The build was developed by Toyota’s Motorsports Technical Center, with extensive use of laser scanning, computer-aided design, and large-scale 3D printing at Toyota’s Add Lab in Georgetown, Kentucky. The team increased the car’s track width by 6 inches and lowered its ride height by the same amount, giving it a low and wide stance suited for track performance.
Aerodynamics play a vital role in the car’s design. It features a wide body kit, prominent front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts, and a large rear wing. The suspension uses TEIN coilovers and springs. Stopping power is taken care of by a set of Alcon brakes and Hawk pads derived from Toyota’s racing experience. Inside, the car is fitted with an FIA-spec roll cage and OMP racing seats with multipoint harnesses.
“This year at SEMA, we wanted to push ourselves into unexplored territory. It’s a chance to explore, learn, and create something that shows just how much potential exists within Toyota’s BEV platforms,” said Marty Schwerter, lead builder and director of operations at Toyota’s Motorsports Technical Center.
