Ready to supercharge your daily drive? Toyota just unveiled its all-new 2026 C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), packing a punch with sports-car performance, eye-catching coupe-inspired style, and the tech-laden comfort you crave. Here’s everything you need to know about Toyota’s most electrifying crossover yet—and why it’s set to shake up the electric vehicle (EV) world.
Power Meets Style: The Heart of the New C-HR BEV
Toyota’s latest innovation, the 2026 C-HR BEV, offers a thrilling 338 combined system net horsepower and a lightning-fast 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds—all while promising a manufacturer-estimated driving range of up to 290 miles on a single charge . Standard All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ensures grip and confidence, making it a true performer in both city streets and winding backroads. Built on Toyota’s dedicated e-TNGA BEV platform, this compact crossover blends a wide stance and sleek “hammerhead” front with a coupe-like profile for maximum visual impact.
Charge Up Anywhere, Drive Everywhere
Toyota understands that convenience is king for EV owners. The new C-HR BEV comes with a 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery and NACS charging port, providing access to thousands of Level Three DC fast-charging stations nationwide. Plug & Charge capability means you can simply connect and go, with recharging from 10% to 80% taking around 30 minutes in ideal conditions. For home charging, an 11-kW onboard AC charger and compatibility with Level One and Level Two charging setups ensure you’re always ready to roll.
A forward-thinking battery pre-conditioning system accelerates charging even in cold weather by optimizing temperature either manually or via route planning to a fast-charger destination.
Futuristic Comfort and Connected Tech
Step inside, and you’re met with a high-tech, spacious cabin featuring a massive 14-inch touchscreen powered by Toyota’s latest Audio Multimedia system, dual wireless chargers, and a fully digital gauge cluster. Ambient lighting, a panoramic roof, and premium material choices (fabric, SofTex®, and synthetic suede) add luxury to every journey. Stay plugged in with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and access cloud-based navigation leveraging Google POI data, plus 24/7 live agent Destination Assist for those long hauls.
Safety That Never Sleeps
Toyota’s industry-leading Safety Sense 3.0 suite comes standard across the lineup, packed with advanced features like:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Road Sign Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Proactive Driving Assist
Plus, every C-HR BEV is equipped with a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Safe Exit Alert (to help prevent dooring accidents), and Toyota’s Star Safety System, combining advanced tech for all-around protection.
Feature-Packed Grades: SE and XSE
The 2026 C-HR comes in two distinct trims:
SE offers 18-inch wheels, fabric/SofTex® trimmed seats with 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats/steering wheel, and all the key tech and safety features.
XSE elevates the experience with 20-inch gunmetal wheels, SofTex and synthetic suede-trimmed seating, 8-way power passenger seat, memory driver seat, Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Change Assist, and a Panoramic View Monitor—for those who want it all.
Size and Versatility for Urban and Adventure Life
Measuring 177.9 inches long with a 108.3-inch wheelbase, the C-HR BEV promises a roomy, comfortable ride and 25.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats—enough for groceries, road trips, or your next big adventure.
Why This C-HR BEV May Be 2026’s Most Sought-After Electric SUV
Toyota’s multi-pathway approach means the C-HR BEV joins a family offering BEV, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and even hydrogen fuel cell models for flexibility and accessibility across American drivers’ needs.
Set to arrive in dealerships nationwide in 2026, the new C-HR BEV represents the best of Toyota’s heritage—reliability, innovation, and fun—now fully electrified.
