Toyota Introduces The C-HR+, An Alternative To The bZ4X
Toyota has introduced the C-HR+, an all-electric subcompact crossover designed as a smaller alternative to the bZ4X, the new model offers both front- and all-wheel-drive powertrains along with a choice of two battery packs. While the C-HR+ is set to launch in Europe later this year, there is speculation that Toyota may bring the model to North America at a later date.
Key Points
- Toyota has unveiled the C-HR+, an all-electric subcompact crossover for the European market, built on the e-TNGA platform and positioned as a smaller alternative to the bZ4X
- The C-HR+ will offer front- and all-wheel-drive powertrains, with single-motor variants producing up to 221 horsepower and a dual-motor AWD model delivering 337 horsepower. Battery options include a 51.9-kWh or 69.3-kWh pack, with fast charging capped at 150 kW
- Toyota has not confirmed a U.S. release, but the C-HR+ could eventually join the North American lineup alongside the bZ4X, with a potential launch expected in 2026
The C-HR name may be familiar to U.S. buyers—if you remember the awkward, underpowered, gas-powered version Toyota sold from 2018 to 2022. The new C-HR+ takes a different approach as a dedicated EV built on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform, which also underpins the revised bZ4X. It measures 178 inches in length, making it about six inches shorter than the bZ4X, but its 108.3-inch wheelbase provides a more spacious interior than the previous C-HR.
Toyota will offer multiple powertrain configurations in Europe. A single-motor, front-wheel-drive version produces either 164 or 221 horsepower, depending on the battery size. A more powerful all-wheel-drive variant with dual motors delivers 337 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful Toyota vehicles available in Europe.
Battery options include a 51.9-kWh pack or a larger 69.3-kWh pack, with the latter offering extended range.
2026 Toyota C-HR+: All The Details
The C-HR+ supports AC charging at either 11 kW or 22 kW, while peak DC fast charging remains capped at 150 kW. The system also includes battery pre-conditioning—like the updated bZ4X and Lexus RZ— to optimize charging speeds in extreme temperatures, along with a heat pump to improve overall efficiency.
Inside, the C-HR+ features a high-mounted digital gauge cluster and a 14.0-inch touchscreen, a layout similar to the updated bZ4X. Toyota says the crossover offers 15 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, providing a balance between utility and style. The C-HR+ will also come equipped with the brand’s latest driver assistance technologies, including automatic high beams and blind-spot monitoring.
Toyota has confirmed the C-HR+ for Europe, with sales expected to begin in late 2025. While there has been no official confirmation for a North American launch, Toyota’s slow but steady EV expansion leaves open the possibility that the model could eventually join the lineup as a companion to the bZ4X. If that happens, a U.S. release would likely not occur until 2026.
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