Design and Styling

The 2026 C-HR will showcase a dramatic redesign that emphasizes its electric nature. Look for it to have Toyota's signature "hammerhead" front end, flowing into a compact cabin and an angular rear section. The undulating body lines, rakish profile, and wide stance will help to distinguish the C-HR from more commonplace crossover designs. At nearly 178 inches long and 74 inches wide, this EV will have compact crossover proportions, but with 25-plus cubic feet of dedicated cargo space behind the second row. Toyota will offer five exterior colors, including new Overcast and Tandoori finishes, with two-tone options available.

Trims and Powertrain

For this debut model year, Toyota will present the C-HR in a simplified lineup with two trims, SE and XSE. Both grades will have the same electric powertrain but will be differentiated a bit by their standard equipment. The 338 combined horsepower from dual electric motors is estimated to take the C-HR from zero to 60 mph in approximately five seconds, giving it genuine performance credentials. A 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery pack will provide an estimated 290-mile driving range.

Charging Technology

The 2026 C-HR will feature a NACS charging port for compatibility with Tesla's Supercharger network and other DC fast-charging stations. Toyota has stated that the C-HR will be able to charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes using fast charging under peak conditions. An 11-kW onboard charger will handle Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging. Thanks to battery preconditioning, the C-HR’s battery will be well suited for fast charging in colder climates. The system can activate manually or automatically when the navigation system is set to a charging station destination. In addition, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters will be included to control four levels of regenerative braking intensity.

Standard Features

Inside, the C-HR will show off a minimalist design centered around a 14-inch touchscreen running Toyota's Audio Multimedia system; Toyota says to expect wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker audio system (a nine-speaker JBL system will be available), and access to Toyota's connected services suite. Some amenity highlights will be dual wireless smartphone chargers, three USB-C ports, and customizable ambient lighting. The SE’s seats will be upholstered in a blend of fabric and SofTex leatherette, with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, an eight-way power driver's seat, roof rails, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and 18-inch wheels also on the equipment list. The XSE will be upgraded to a mix of SofTex and synthetic suede upholstery, eight-way power adjustability for both front seats, a driver’s memory system, and 20-inch wheels.

Safety and Driver Assistance

The standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite will consist of pre-collision detection with pedestrian recognition, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, and automatic high beams. Among the additional safety components will be blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit alert; as the top trim, the XSE will add traffic jam assist, lane change assist, and a surround-view monitor. Both trims will have Toyota's Star Safety System, which features anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and Smart Stop Technology (to manage unintended acceleration). The C-HR will also be set up with a rearview monitor and front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking.