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Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV

Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV

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The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles). The Toyota C-HR+ EV goes on sale in Europe Toyota began customer deliveries of the new C-HR+, an electric successor to the gas-powered model, across Europe. The new EV builds on Toyota’s iconic crossover SUV, featuring an all-electric powertrain, updated styling, and modern tech. Thanks to its sleek new coupe-SUV silhouette and Toyota’s latest EV battery tech, the C-HR+ delivers up to 607 km (377 miles) of WLTP range, the longest range in its lineup. Advertisement – scroll for more content The C-HR+ is available with two battery options: 57.7 kWh and 77 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of up to 458 km and 607 km, respectively. That’s for the front-wheel-drive (FWD) models; the all-wheel-drive (AWD) version, available exclusively with the 77 kWh battery, has a range of up to 548 km. Using a 150 kW DC fast charger, Toyota’s newest EV can recharge from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes. Even at …

The Toyota C-HR is back as a sporty EV SUV, but there’s a catch

The Toyota C-HR is back as a sporty EV SUV, but there’s a catch

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The C-HR was one of Toyota’s most affordable SUVs, starting at under $25,000. Toyota is bringing it back as a more powerful, all-wheel-drive electric SUV, but it’s not as cheap as expected. 2026 Toyota C-HR EV prices, range, and specs by trim After unveiling the all-electric 2026 C-HR last year, it was expected to arrive as Toyota’s most affordable EV as a smaller option to the bZ SUV. The gas-powered C-HR, which Toyota discontinued in 2022, was one of its most affordable SUVs with prices starting under $25,000. Instead of lowering the price, Toyota opted to make it more powerful and more fun to drive. The cheapest 2026 Toyota C-HR EV trim (SE) starts at $37,000. While that isn’t bad, given the average new-car price in the US was $49,191 in January, it’s slightly higher than the 2026 bZ, Toyota’s new and improved electric SUV. Advertisement – scroll for more content The 2026 bZ XLE starts at just $34,900, making it one of the most affordable EVs in the US. Although it’s based on the …

The Toyota C-HR is not the ,000 EV we hoped for

The Toyota C-HR is not the $30,000 EV we hoped for

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The 2026 C-HR was expected to be the $30,000 EV everyone was waiting for from Toyota. Although it’s a bit more expensive than anticipated, Toyota does offer an EV starting around that price. Does Toyota offer an EV for $30,000? Toyota is bringing the C-HR back as an EV this year. Since the now-retired gas-powered C-HR was one of Toyota’s most affordable SUVs, the new electric version was expected to start at around $30,000 to $35,000, positioned below the bZ (formerly bZ4X). Well, that won’t be the case. The 2026 C-HR is priced from $37,000, which is even more expensive than the bZ, starting at $34,900. Although it’s based on the same platform, the C-HR is about 6.7″ shorter than the bZ with a smaller wheelbase. So, why is it more expensive? Advertisement – scroll for more content The only reason we can think of is that the C-HR comes with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), while the 2026 bZ is also available in front-wheel drive (FWD). The cheapest 2026 bZ XLE model, which starts at …

Toyota’s new C-HR EV is not as affordable as expected

Toyota’s new C-HR EV is not as affordable as expected

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The 2026 C-HR is smaller than the bZ and was expected to be the most affordable EV in Toyota’s lineup, starting at under $35,000, but prices are slightly higher than anticipated. 2026 Toyota C-HR EV prices by trim The C-HR is back, and this time it’s fully electric. Toyota discontinued the gas-powered C-HR after the 2022 model year to make room for the more efficient, more practical Corolla Cross hybrid. When Toyota unveiled the C-HR EV last May, it was widely viewed as a new entry-level crossover SUV, like the outgoing version, which started at under $25,000. Although it was expected to start at around $30,000 to $35,000, Toyota’s newest EV will cost slightly more. Toyota announced prices for the 2026 C-HR start at $37,000. It’s available in two trims: SE and XSE, with the latter starting from $39,000. Advertisement – scroll for more content With an MSRP of $37,000, the electric crossover is more expensive than the 2026 bZ, which starts at $34,900. Why is the C-HR priced higher? It may be due to …