The 2026 Toyota C-HR+ will first arrive in Europe
Toyota pulled the original C-HR crossover from the United States market in 2022, but now a similar nameplate could be arriving next year. The Japanese automaker unveiled two new EVs for the European market just recently, along with some major updates for the Toyota bZ4X. Given its placement in the automaker’s lineup, there’s a chance the Toyota C-HR+ could be heading to the United States for the 2026 model year.
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The Toyota C-HR+ EV isn’t based on the existing C-HR
Despite having left the US market, the C-HR is still available in international markets, and things could get a little confusing since the Toyota C-HR+ EV isn’t based on the hybrid C-HR crossover. The two might look similar, but they’re far from identical. Instead, the C-HR+ rides on the same platform as the existing Toyota bZ4X.
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So far, Toyota has only provided details and specs for the European version of the all-new C-HR+. It rides on a 108.2-inch wheelbase, a few inches shorter than the bZ4X. The two models also share powertrain options, and that’s where the updated Toyota bZ4X comes into play.
The 2026 Toyota bZ4X arrives with two new battery options that replace the sole 71.4 kWh battery in the 2025 model. Where the current bZ4X tops out at a 252-mile range, next year’s model features a smaller 57.7 kWh battery pack as the entry-level choice that it shares with the C-HR+. That entry-level 2026 bZ4X comes equipped with a more efficient single electric motor that generates 165 horsepower and offers up to 276 miles on a single charge despite the smaller battery capacity.
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The electric motor in the base Toyota C-HR+ offers identical performance, but the range gets a slight bump to 283 miles. The Japanese automaker also confirmed a second C-HR+ model equipped with a larger 77 kWh battery pack and a more powerful electric motor that produces 221 horsepower and a range of up to 373 miles. An all-wheel-drive C-HR+ is also on the docket, with dual motors that boast 338 horsepower and a 326-mile range.
Toyota hasn’t confirmed the C-HR+ for two major markets
While Toyota has shown off its latest EVs in European spec, the Japanese automaker hasn’t confirmed the C-HR+ for the United States or Australia. There’s some speculation that the all-electric crossover will make its way to our shores, though, as Toyota needs to meet the Advanced Clean Car II sales regulations in at least six states for the 2026 model year, and the C-HR+ could help with that.
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Toyota originally planned to bring three EVs to Australia by 2026 in addition to the bZ4X. The automaker hasn’t provided further information regarding the models yet, and the clock is ticking.
“Toyota Australia is committed to our multi-pathway approach to decarbonisation, and we are always looking for ways to expand our electrification line-up, however, we have nothing to announce today,” the automaker said in an official statement.
The 2026 Toyota bZ4X’s range will top 350 miles
The 2026 Toyota bZ4X shares its smaller battery with the upcoming C-HR+, but that’s not the only update the family-sized EV gets. Two other models, both equipped with a new 73.1 kWh battery, are also planned. The lower-spec model will come with a single electric motor that produces 221 horsepower and offers a 356-mile range.
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The updated bZ4X comes in an all-wheel drive version as well. The dual electric motors produce 338 horsepower with an expected range of 323 miles. While Toyota crossovers aren’t exactly known for their performance, the most powerful 2026 Toyota bZ4X can hit 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. The Japanese automaker also increased the family EV’s towing capacity to 3,306 lbs.
Final thoughts
Toyota hasn’t confirmed the C-HR+, or even the all-new Urban Cruiser EV, for the United States. Given how the C-HR performed before leaving the market following the 2022 model year, I can’t say I blame them. At the same time, the United States has at least some interest in EVs, and we tend to prefer crossovers over cars. That could make the C-HR+ a competitive model, especially with its spec sheet, and that’s not even considering Toyota’s brand recognition and reputation.