Today, Toyota has hit the road with an electric news that will get many people on their feet – or at least behind the wheel. They have introduced the all-new Toyota C-HR+, a battery electric model that promises to shake up the compact crossover class. If you thought Toyota had rested on its hybrid laurels, you'd be wrong. This car is proof that the Japanese still know how to surprise – and with taste.
Toyota C-HR+ is not just another electric car in the line. At first glance, it is clear that the designers had a free hand and had already prepared an interesting basis for the model some time ago C-HR. They have retained the characteristic coupe-SUV line that we know from previous C-HRs, but upgraded it with sharp lines and a futuristic touch. The car is 4,520 mm long, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm, which means it is compact but spacious. The trunk holds 416 liters - enough for a weekend getaway or a weekly shopping trip.
Inside? This is where the fun begins
Toyota says the cabin is “a class above,” and I have a hard time disagreeing. A panoramic roof, two wireless phone chargers, USB ports in the rear, and climate controls for rear passengers—it all smacks of premium. And yet it remains affordable. At least, I hope so.
Power and range: from city racer to commuter
C-HR+ comes with two batteries: 57.7 kWh for front-wheel drive (167 horsepower) and 77 kWh, which is also available with AWD all-wheel drive. The latter in a weaker FWD version offers 167 and 224 horsepower, but the real beast is the AWD version with 77 kWh – 343 horsepower (252 kW) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. This is no longer a car for slow Sunday trips – this is a machine that can do more.
Reach? To 600 km according to WLTP standard, which is enough to get from Ljubljana to Split and back without intermediate charging – with record-low consumption, of course. It charges with up to 150 kW at fast charging stations, and there is also a 22 kW option for home use. Add battery preheating and a heat pump, and you have a car that is not afraid of either winter or heat.
Driving experience: Toyota gets playful
The C-HR+ sits on the e-TNGA platform, which engineers have tuned for dynamic driving. A lower center of gravity, a stiffer body, and revised suspension promise to make the car corner like it's on rails. The electric power steering has been given new software, which should mean a better feel in your hands. If Toyota really keeps its promise, this could be one of the more fun electric cars on the market.
Safety and smartness
There are no compromises here either. The C-HR+ is equipped with the latest package Toyota Safety Sense, which includes everything from blind spot monitoring to adaptive high beams. Higher packages add parking assistance and a panoramic view. The 14-inch multimedia screen features EV navigation that optimizes your route based on charging stations, and the MyToyota app shows you live what your battery is doing. The future is here.
Quality you can trust
If you're buying an electric car for the first time and are worried about how long the battery will last, Toyota has a resounding "yes." The C-HR+ carries the hallmarks of a brand renowned for quality, durability and reliability - and that's not just a marketing ploy. The proof? Battery Care Program, which covers the battery for up to 10 years or up to one million kilometers, if you have a battery health check every year. Toyota promises that after 10 years, the battery will still retain at least 70% of its capacity. The basic warranty for an electric vehicle lasts for 8 years or 160,000 km, and with an annual check, you can extend it to 10 years or one million kilometers - whichever comes first. Of course, conditions apply and depend on the country, but the message is clear: Toyota believes in its product. And you?
When and where?
The first copies will be on eon European roads by the end of 2025, and in all countries from 2026 onwards. Toyota is targeting the market C-SUV electricians, where the C-HR+ will compete with models such as the Volkswagen ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford ExplorerIf the price is right – and Toyota knows how to be aggressive – it could become a bestseller.
Toyota with C-HR+ not only follows the electromobility trend, but tries to spice it up. This is a car for those who want style, practicality and a little adrenaline without selling a kidney for it. After years of hybrid dominance, it's clear that Toyota is now taking the battery revolution seriously. And if you ask me, it's about time.
