Toyota launches Bz7 EV with 3,100 orders in first hour

On 2026-04-21, Toyota launched the bZ7 electric sedan in China through the GAC-Toyota joint venture, and the model reportedly drew 3,100 orders in its first hour of sales. The vehicle is priced from 147,800 to 199,800 yuan, indicating a new commercial EV product introduction rather than a capital allocation or merger event.