{"id":82385,"date":"2025-05-14T10:17:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82385"},"modified":"2025-05-14T10:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:17:46","slug":"toyota-new-ev-us-2026-c-hr-electric-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82385","title":{"rendered":"Toyota is bringing this sleek new electric SUV to the US: Check out the 2026 C-HR EV"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Toyota-C-HR-EV-US\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-1.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-1.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-1.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-1.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s official. <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/toyota\/\">Toyota<\/a> is finally launching a new EV in the US. The C-HR will return in what\u2019s expected to be an affordable electric SUV. Here\u2019s our first look at the 2026 Toyota C-HR, a surprisingly stylish EV with nearly 300 miles of range.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-415971\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-the-2026-toyota-c-hr-electric-suv-for-the-us\">Meet the 2026 Toyota C-HR electric SUV for the US<\/h2>\n<p>Who could forget the original Toyota C-HR? The funky-looking compact SUV was priced under $25,000 but was discontinued in 2022 to make way for the more efficient Corolla Cross hybrid.<\/p>\n<p>The C-HR will make a comeback in the US as a fully electric SUV with nearly 300 miles of range. After <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/03\/12\/toyota-unveils-new-c-hr-ev-affordable-stylish-electric-suv\/\">revealing the electric SUV<\/a> in Europe earlier this year, Toyota confirmed on Wednesday that the C-HR will, in fact, arrive in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of a \u201c+\u201d added at the end of the name (C-HR+), the US and European versions look nearly identical. The electric version is a drastic upgrade over the retired gas-powered model.<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Toyota gave it a stylish new look with an updated design closer to its new Corolla and Crown. The smaller SUV features Toyota\u2019s \u201chammerhead front end\u201d with slim LED headlights and distinct character lines.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Toyota-C-HR-EV-US\" class=\"wp-image-415987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2026 Toyota C-HR electric SUV (Source: Toyota)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The C-HR EV is 177.9\u2033 long, 73.6\u2033 wide, and 63.8\u2033 tall, or about the size of the Kia Niro EV (174\u2033 long, 72\u2033 wide, and 62\u2033 tall). It\u2019s also a bit smaller than the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/toyota-bz4x\/\">bZ4X SUV<\/a>, Toyota\u2019s first EV, at 185\u2033 long, 73\u2033 wide, and 65\u2033 tall.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by a 74.7 kWh battery, Toyota expects the 2026 C-HR will get up to 290 miles of driving range. It will also be equipped with an NACS port to access Tesla\u2019s Supercharger network. Using DC fast charging, the electric SUV can recharge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Toyota-C-HR-EV-US\" class=\"wp-image-415994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-2.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2026 Toyota C-HR electric SUV (Source: Toyota)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/pressroom.toyota.com\/toyota-debuts-stylish-powerful-2026-c-hr-battery-electric-vehicle\/\">2026 C-HR<\/a> will come with standard AWD with up to 338 hp. Toyota said the added power is good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in around 5 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stylish-new-design-inside-and-out\">Stylish new design inside and out<\/h2>\n<p>Toyota\u2019s new EV will be available in SE and XSE trim with \u201cgreat interior features.\u201d These include a 14\u2033 touchscreen infotainment system with Toyota Audio Multimedia system (with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support), a digital driver display, wireless phone chargers, and the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior\" class=\"wp-image-415996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2026 Toyota C-HR electric SUV interior (Source: Toyota)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other standard features include a power liftgate, low-profile roof rails, and rain-sensing wipers. You can also choose from 18\u2033 or 20\u2033 wheels and several different paint colors.<\/p>\n<p>The XSE model gains 20\u2033 gun metal finished wheels, SofTex and synthetic suede-trimmed seats, a Digital Rearview Mirror with HomeLink, a Panoramic view Monitor, and more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior\" class=\"wp-image-415997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Toyota-C-HR-EV-US-interior-1.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2026 Toyota C-HR electric SUV interior (Source: Toyota)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Toyota will offer the 2026 C-HR in fully electric (EV), Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Fuel Cell powertrain options. The new electric SUV is expected to arrive at dealerships across the US in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The new C-HR debut comes just a day after Toyota <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/05\/13\/toyotas-ev-gets-new-name-more-range-and-other-big-upgrades\/\">revealed its new bZ electric SUV<\/a> for the US. Toyota is dropping the \u201cbZ4X\u201d name and giving it some significant upgrades, including more range (now up to 314 miles), a built-in NACS port, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Although Toyota has yet to reveal prices, since the C-HR is smaller than the bZ4X, it\u2019s expected to start at around $35,000. <\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s official. Toyota is finally launching a new EV in the US. The C-HR will return in what\u2019s expected to be an affordable electric SUV. Here\u2019s our first look at the 2026 Toyota C-HR, a surprisingly stylish EV with nearly 300 miles of range. Meet the 2026 Toyota C-HR electric SUV for the US Who [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=82385"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82385\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=82385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=82385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=82385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}