Toyota Motor Corp has introduced the 2026 Toyota C-HR, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will join the automaker’s growing electrified portfolio in the United States. The new model is set to go on sale next month alongside the updated Toyota bZ and the newly announced Toyota bZ Woodland.
The automaker said the C-HR will be offered exclusively as a BEV for the 2026 model year, featuring dual electric motors and standard electronic all-wheel drive. The system delivers 338 combined horsepower, with Toyota estimating a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds. In its announcement, the company described the vehicle as having an “eye-catching, wide, athletic coupe-like profile” and highlighted its blend of dynamic styling and performance.
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Built on Toyota’s dedicated e-TNGA battery electric platform, the C-HR is equipped with a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-estimated range is 287 miles for the SE grade fitted with 18-inch wheels, and 273 miles for the XSE grade with 20-inch wheels. The vehicle includes a North American Charging System (NACS) port as standard, enabling access to a broad network of DC fast-charging and Level 2 stations. Under ideal conditions, Toyota said the battery can recharge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes using DC fast charging.
Inside, the compact crossover offers up to 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expanding to 59.5 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding seats lowered. All grades feature a 14-inch touchscreen running Toyota’s Audio Multimedia system, dual wireless smartphone chargers, and the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of driver-assistance technologies. Higher trims add features such as a panoramic view monitor and traffic jam assist.
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The C-HR becomes the third BEV in Toyota’s U.S. lineup and one of 21 electrified models offered by the company nationwide. Toyota said the launch reflects its multi-pathway approach to powertrains, which includes battery electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. Warranty coverage includes an eight-year or 100,000-mile term for electric vehicle driving components, including the traction battery.
Source: Toyota