Though the new Toyota C-HR+ shares its name with the well-established hybrid crossover, it is in fact an all-new car, and an all-new EV at that, set to sit alongside the existing C-HR to offer buyers a choice of power options. With two battery sizes and an official range of up to 600 kilometres, this could be the electric Toyota SUV Irish buyers have been waiting for. And they shouldn't have to wait too long, as the C-HR+ is expected to hit the market in plenty of time for the “261” registration plate in 2026.
Tell us more about that range
The official figures have yet to be confirmed by Toyota, but it's confident that the C-HR+ will manage up to 600km on the WLTP cycle, depending on specification. Presumably, that's for the model with the larger of two battery options and a single-motor, front-wheel-drive layout.
We do know that the 57.7- and 77kWh battery packs will have usable energy ratings of 54- and 72kWh, respectively, and that 11kW AC charging will be standard. Some versions will get 22kW AC charging capability, and DC charging at up to 150kW. A pre-conditioning system is included, as is a heat pump.
The smaller battery is exclusively paired with a 167hp electric motor driving the front wheels, while the 77kWh pack can be had with front- or all-wheel drive (though it's not yet clear which variants will be sold in Ireland). The former's electric motor makes up to 224hp.
Toyota is proud of the fact that the twin-motor model will be the most powerful car it makes - aside from the GR high-performance models of course - producing up to 343hp. So equipped, the C-HR+ can dispatch the benchmark 0-100km/h time in just 5.2 seconds.
Does it share much with the Toyota C-HR?
Not a lot, actually. We reckon this C-HR+ is more attractive again than the daring hybrid-powered C-HR. It shares its 'hammerhead' light and grille arrangement at the front but has a more elegant and elongated appearance from the side, reminiscent of the Lexus RX actually.
The profile is one of a coupe-SUV thanks to a notably sloping rear window, and this is truncated by an attractive full-width LED light bar at the back.
To put the C-HR+'s size into context, it's 160mm longer than the C-HR, at 4,520mm, with 2,750mm of that in the wheelbase (against 2,640mm for the C-HR), which should enhance passenger space. The C-HR+'s boot is also bigger, holding 416 litres.
Roominess aside, the cabin of the C-HR+ is notably different in style. It features a wide centre console incorporating two wireless charging pads ahead of the circular drive selector, with a 14-inch touchscreen as standard above that, neatly integrated with a bank of physical controls for the heating and ventilation. Compact digital instrumentation is mounted high up the dashboard and rear passengers get air vents and USB ports of their own.
So when does the Toyota C-HR+ go on sale in Ireland?
It's hoped that the first examples arrive in the country well before the end of 2025, though realistically sales won't solidly start until the new “261” registration in January 2026. Irish pricing is not available as yet, but we do know that the C-HR+ will come with a reassuring warranty. By default, the battery is covered for up to eight years or 160,000km, but that can be extended to as much as 10 years or one million kilometres if the car is brought into a Toyota dealership for an annual EV health check.