New Toyota C-HR+: coupe-SUV goes full-EV

• All-new fully-electric coupe-SUV
• Up to 373 miles of range
• Choice of three power outputs, plus front or all-wheel drive

Although Toyota has lagged a little behind competitors in its offering of fully-electric vehicles, the brand has just announced the Toyota C-HR+ will be joining its line-up alongside the bZ4X, the recently-unveiled Urban Cruiser and a slew of other EVs to kickstart its transition to zero-emissions motoring.

Despite what the name might suggest, the C-HR+ will be an all-new model, rather than being based on the existing C-HR hybrid, with its similar name meant merely to reflect its spirit as a coupe-SUV. As the “+” suggests, however, the new model is meant to be a more practical and versatile model compared to the existing C-HR, according to Toyota.

What does the Toyota C-HR+ look like?

The C-HR+’s design echoes that of the rest of Toyota’s line-up, with C-shaped headlights flanking the front end and a single full-width light bar at the rear. The C-HR+’s overall silhouette is less outlandish than that of the standard C-HR, with more traditional proportions that also mirror those of the bZ4X, albeit with a sloping roofline.

That’s no accident, because the C-HR+ is meant to be a more sensible offering compared to its smaller hybrid counterpart. Toyota itself describes the design as more ‘mature’, ‘sophisticated’ and ‘clean’, and notes that the rakish look has been achieved without a major impact on headroom.

So how practical will the C-HR+ be?

Toyota says the C-HR+ is designed to offer ‘class above’ interior space, with an open and welcoming feel, plus lots of legroom and headroom. One of our biggest gripes about the C-HR hybrid is that its unconventional shape means visibility takes a hit, but Toyota is keen to point out that the electric C-HR+’s visibility was a priority this time around. To top that off, Toyota says boot capacity comes in at a more usable 416 litres, although that still lags behind the Skoda Enyaq Coupe and Peugeot E-3008.

What about the Toyota C-HR+’s electric motors and battery tech?

You’ll be able to buy the Toyota C-HR+ with either a single front-mounted electric motor or as an all-wheel drive model with two motors; one mounted at the front and the other at the rear. The front-wheel drive model is offered with either 165bhp or 221bhp, while the dual-motor model boasts over twice the power of the entry-level model, with 338bhp.

The new Toyota C-HR+ will be offered with the choice between one of two batteries – the 58kWh version is exclusive to the 165bhp single-motor model, while the larger 77kWh version can be had with the 221bhp version or the 338bhp all-wheel drive car.

Toyota says the 77kWh battery will provide up to 373 miles on a charge in the 221bhp version, although range figures for the rest of the lineup haven’t been confirmed. It’s a good start, though, because that figure is slightly further than that of one of its main rivals, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe, which gets up to 365 miles to a charge.

When can I buy a Toyota C-HR+?

Toyota says the C-HR+ will go on sale in the UK in late 2025, sitting between the Urban Cruiser and bZ4X in the brand’s lineup. Pricing is still to be confirmed, but we’d imagine it could start from less than £40,000 if it’s positioned below the bZ4X, which starts from just under £43,000 at the time of writing.

Toyota C-HR+ exterior and interior images

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