Summary
The Toyota C-HR+ is an electric mid-sized SUV/crossover. It sits between Toyota’s other two electric SUVs, being smaller than the bZ4X but larger than the Urban Cruiser.
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 the same platform as the bZ4X. It’s quite different from the regular C-HR, both inside and out.
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.
“It’s certainly worth a look”, concludes The Car Expert’s own Andrew Charman, explaining that the car’s “refined” driving manners and “precise” steering contribute the the C-HR+ being Toyota’s “most satisfying electric vehicle so far.”
The Parkers team adds that the Toyota has “an interior that feels indestructible” with “wonderful levels of polish”, though “the rear is as dingy as an outhouse and the boot is very average for a family SUV.”
“It’s not quite as versatile as a Skoda Elroq or Kia EV3“, argues Car’s Ryan Gilmore, but “the battery tech is competitive and its undeniably stylish.”
As of June 2026, the Toyota C-HR+ holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 74%. It scores top marks for its excellent five-star safety rating and zero tailpipe emissions, while its overall running costs are also low. However, its media review scores and Toyota’s standard new car warranty offering are only average.
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C-HR+ highlights
- Refined driving manners
- Agile steering
- High-quality fit and finish
C-HR+ lowlights
- Can’t one-pedal drive
- Rear space bested by rivals
- Rear slightly dark without sunroof
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
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“In the C-HR+, Toyota has produced its most satisfying electric vehicle so far. It’s certainly worth a look.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.4 / 10
The Car Expert
Andrew Charman
“The new all-electric Toyota C-HR+ has plenty of plus points, including an efficient powertrain and a sporty drive.”
Score: 7 / 10
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Auto Express
Dean Gibson
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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.”
Author: Catherine Kent
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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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Carwow
“The Toyota C-HR+ looks stylish and promises a long range, but models with the larger battery are more expensive than an equivalent Kia EV4.”
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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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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Once you get past its somewhat confusing name, the Toyota C-HR+ is a likeable EV that ticks a lot of boxes. It’s surprisingly good fun to drive, reasonably good value, and well-made, but there are better value and more practical alternatives out there including the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3.”
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Parkers
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Sporty looks meet good electric underpinnings.”
Author: Ryan Gilmore
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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
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: May 2026
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Adult protection: 88%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 80%
Safety assist: 79%
The C-HR+ is based on the Toyota bZ4X, and its safety rating is based on that car’s performance. Euro NCAP takes additional information into account when deciding to extend a safety rating to a similar model, which may involve additional tests to confirm that the two cars perform similarly in all emergency situations.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of June 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
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 346 miles | A |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.4 m/KWh | B |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 36 | D |
The Toyota C-HR+ is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s average battery range of 346 miles (ranging from 283 to 377 miles) is very competitive when compared to the rest of the electric crossover category. That said, the car’s predicted insurance premiums are higher than the average car.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Toyota C-HR
| Overall rating | C | 48% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 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.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Toyota C-HR+, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
BYD Atto 3 | Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | Cupra Tavascan | Ford Capri | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV5 | Leapmotor C10 | Mini Countryman Electric | Nissan Ariya | Peugeot e-3008 | Renault Scenic E-Tech | Skoda Enyaq | Smart #5 | Vauxhall Grandland Electric | Volvo EX40 | Volkswagen ID.4
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