Toyota C-HR+ (2026 onwards) | Expert Rating

Summary

The Toyota C-HR+ is an upcoming mid-sized SUV/crossover electric car. It sits between Toyota’s other two electric SUVs, being smaller than the bZ4X but larger than the Urban Cruiser (also coming later in 2025).

Despite the name, the C-HR+ is a completely different car to the Toyota C-HR. That car is designed for petrol and hybrid power, while the C-HR+ is a purely electric car and is built on a different platform. It is quite different both inside and out.

The new Toyota C-HR+ will enter a hugely competitive electric SUV market, with pretty much every car brand having something to offer in this segment. It’s also the most popular segment for private EV buyers.

There will be three trim levels available (Base-spec Icon, mid-level Design, and top-spec Excel). The entry-level Icon will get a 167hp motor with a 58kWh battery, which should yield an official driving range of about 280 miles. The Design and Excel models get a more powerful 224hp motor with a 77kWh battery, which means the official battery range improves to about 370 miles (for Design) and 330 miles (for Excel). All of these numbers are subject to final confirmation before the C-HR+ goes on sale in the UK.

Toyota expects the mid-spec Design model to be the biggest seller, based on expected pricing and specification – and because it gets the best driving range of all the models.

Being a dedicated EV, rather than being based on a petrol car design, the C-HR+ benefits from more cabin and boot space. The interior layout is completely different to the C-HR, and is quite reminiscent of the Citroën ë-C4 with a low steering wheel and high-mounted display above it. The boot runs to 416 litres, which is notably larger than the 310-litre boot in the plug-in hybrid C-HR.

The Toyota C-HR+ is now on sale in the UK, with the model available to configure on the Toyota UK wesbite. First deliveries are expected in March 2026.

Key specifications

Body style: Medium-sized SUV/crossover
Engines: electric, single or dual motors
Price: from £32,995 (including £1,500 electric grant)

World launch: Spring 2025
UK arrival date: Spring 2026

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Media reviews

The first media reviews of the Toyota C-HR+ have started to be published, though keep in mind that some of these test drives are based on the prototype version. Keep checking back for the latest updates.

Auto Express

Score: 7 / 10
“The new Toyota CH-R+ has plenty of plus points, but ultimately fails to stand out from the crowded family EV class.”
Author: Paul Barker
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Auto Trader

Score: 8 / 10
“Toyota’s second electric car is an appealing coupe-SUV, promising a long driving range and decent all-weather charging speeds.”
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Car

Score: 8 / 10
“There’s a lot to recommend about the Toyota C-HR+, and that extends beyond the usual Toyota build-quality and reputation for not going wrong. It’s nice to drive, the battery tech is competitive and its undeniably stylish. Arguably, it’s not quite as versatile as a Skoda Elroq or Kia EV3, and try as they might, it’s still not brimming with personality.”
Author: Ryan Gilmore
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Electrifying.com

Score: 8 / 10
“The Toyota C-HR+ is a very sensible car. It’s got good range, fast charging, and all the peace of mind that a huge battery warranty and Toyota’s many decades at the top of the reliability charts can offer. This is, without doubt, a very solid and recommendable family EV. But it does feel short on charm or character next to cars like the new Nissan Leaf, the Skoda Elroq and the Kia EV3, all of which are also just a bit more practical and enjoyable to drive.”
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Top Gear

Score: 7 / 10
“The Toyota C-HR+ is quite stylish, even if the interior is drably trimmed, And it’s pretty good to drive. It rights the wrongs of the early bZ4x and adds some charm of its own. That should be enough to keep it afloat in a sea of rivals.”
Author: Paul Horrell
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of March 2026, the Toyota C-HR+ has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of March 2026, the Toyota C-HR+ has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the C-HR+ is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

No data yet

As of March 2026, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Toyota C-HR+. Check back again closer to the vehicle’s UK launch.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

The Toyota C-HR+ is a brand-new model so we won’t have any meaningful reliability data for years to come.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the C-HR+, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Toyota C-HR

Overall ratingC56%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Toyota’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better). Additionally, the battery components are covered by a separate eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.

Toyota does offer a conditional warranty extension programme for up to seven years beyond the end of the original new car warranty, with an overall limit of 100,000 miles (including mileage already accumulated in the first three years). However, this requires the car to be serviced by an official Toyota dealership every year, whereas your new car warranty is not restricted. Other restrictions also apply, so check with your Toyota dealer for full terms and conditions.

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