2026 Toyota C-HR returns to the US – now an e-TNGA-based EV with 338 hp, AWD, up to 467 km range

2026 Toyota C-HR returns to the US – now an e-TNGA-based EV with 338 hp, AWD, up to 467 km range

The Toyota C-HR is making a return to the United States several years after the nameplate was discontinued at the end of 2022. Set to debut for the 2026 model year, the all-new, e-TNGA-based C-HR is now fully electric and is effectively a carbon copy of the C-HR+ introduced for Europe in March.

Where the C-HR+ is offered with three powertrain options, the version without the ‘+’ in its name only gets the one. The setup features a pair of electric motors – one for each axle – to provide all-wheel drive and a total system output of 338 hp.

Power for the electric motors is provided by a lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 74.7 kWh that is estimated to provide 467 km (290 miles) of range. For charging, the C-HR can accept up to 11 kW AC and it will also support DC fast charging, the latter via a North American Charging System (NACS) port to get the battery from a 10-80% state of charge in 30 minutes.

The C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle, as it is called in the official release, will be available in SE and XSE grades. Both will come standard with a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, dual wireless charging pads, paddle shifters to adjust regenerative braking, a powered tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, roof rails and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 ADAS.

Depending on how customers spec their purchase, other available equipment include fabric/Softex or Softex/synthetic suede seat upholstery, powered front seats, 18- or 20-inch wheels, a digital rear-view mirror, a panoramic roof, a six- or nine-speaker sound system (the latter from JBL) and additional ADAS functions (traffic jam assist, lane change assist).

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard's strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

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