Introduction
All-New 2026 Toyota C-HR Goes Electric
Stylish crossover gains size, power, space, and featuresOverview
The sporty-looking Toyota C-HR returns as a spirited electric vehicle, with 338-horsepower, a 290-mile range, and standard all-wheel drive. These specs alone address some of our chief criticisms of the original model.
Where the first C-HR felt like an outcast from the youth-focused Scion brand with its heavy use of plastic materials and style-over-function design, this second-generation model promises a significant upgrade in performance, comfort, convenience, and safety features, while retaining a familiar shape.
It measures 5 inches longer and about 2 inches wider than the original, bringing some welcomed interior space gains. That gives it a larger footprint than the Toyota Corolla Cross, although it sits slightly lower.
It is based on the e-TNGA electric vehicle platform that has been used throughout a growing roster of battery-powered vehicles, such as the updated Toyota bZ. Here, it is offered in a single powertrain configuration. Toyota claims that the rigidity of this platform has aided suspension tuning, with the pledge of improved refinement.
The C-HR will be offered in two trims when it goes on sale in fall 2025: SE and XSE.
The SE will feature several notable conveniences, including heated front seats and steering wheel, power liftgate, Qi wireless phone chargers, and large 14-inch infotainment screen.
Choosing the XSE steps the wheels up from 18 inches to 20 inches, and allows for two-tone paint schemes. Its seats are upholstered in synthetic leather with a driver memory seat and an eight-way front passenger seat. Other standard features include a digital rearview mirror, lane change assist, surround view cameras, and TrafficJam Assist as part of the adaptive cruise control in stop-and-go traffic.
Pricing has not been announced yet, but we do have many other details to share. It will go on sale in 2026. The fnal assembly point is Japan.
The C-HR competes with the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Nissan Ariya, Volkswagen ID.4, and the Volvo EX30.