All new Toyota C-HR+ electric SUV unveiled

Toyota says that the ‘+’ suffix signifies “added versatility and practicality” over its hybrid C-HR sibling

Toyota has unveiled the C-HR+ in Europe. Calling it the core model in its EV lineup, it is the carmaker’s third all-electric model. The car was originally expected to carry the bZ3X nameplate and is based on the bZ Compact SUV concept, unveiled in 2022.

Toyota says that the ‘+’ suffix signifies “added versatility and practicality” over its hybrid C-HR sibling, as well as the “specific qualities and benefits of the BEV powertrain”.

Design-wise, it is quite similar to the concept. It gets a long bonnet and steeply raked roofline. It features Toyota’s new ‘hammerhead’ design upfront with slim headlights flanked by arrow-style LED DRLs. The rear gets a light bar running across the width of the car and a roof spoiler. It has a length of 4520 mm, a width of 1,870 mm and a height of 1,595 mm. It has a wheelbase measuring 2750 mm, and a boot space of 416 litres. The longer wheelbase gives it more space than what is expected in a C-SUV. There is generous headroom and a 900 mm front-rear couple distance.

Highlighted features include a 14-inch infotainment screen, two wireless smartphone chargers, rear cabin USB ports, rear AC controls and a panoramic sunroof. The navigation system includes a dedicated EV routing function that calculates routes with convenient charging station options, according to the car’s state of battery charge and available driving range.

The myToyota app can be used to monitor and manage key aspects of the car, including charging status, charging time, driving range and usage data.

The safety kit includes a Blind Spot Monitor, Adaptive High-beam System headlights and Parking Support Brake. Park Assist and a Panoramic View Monitor are included in the High-grade variant.

The C-HR+ is offered with either a 57.7 kWh or 77.0 kWh battery. It has a WLTP range of up to 455 km and 600 km respectively, which makes it one of the longest-range cars in the segment. An 11 kW onboard charger is provided as standard, with a 22 kW unit provided from High grade. Fast DC charging can achieve speeds of up to 150 kW.

The C-HR+ is available in front-wheel drive, while all-wheel-drive is offered exclusively with the 77.0 kWh battery pack. Power output starts at 165 bhp, rising to 221 bhp and topping out at 338 bhp. The AWD version will do 0 to 100 kph in 5.2 seconds.

It adopts the e-TNGA platform, and Toyota says the specially tuned suspension makes it fun to drive thanks to excellent dynamics and agility. The electric power steering has also been remapped for better responsiveness.

The new Toyota C-HR+ is scheduled to launch in select European markets in the second half of 2025. Other European markets will get the SUV in 2026. It will join the all-new Urban Cruiser and the new bZ4X in the model lineup.