2026 Toyota C-HR EV: The Cheapest One Goes the Farthest

The 2026 C-HR is back as an EV, on a sporty badge and a $39,000 sticker, riding the same platform as the bZ. The cheapest version goes the farthest on a charge, and the 338 horsepower everyone keeps quoting belongs to the trim most people won't buy. Whether the road backs up the badge is the whole question. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Pricing, power, and the 338-hp jump 1:02 Dual motor AWD and throttle response 1:53 NACS standard and range penalties 2:54 Cornering flat at 4,400 pounds 4:05 Friction braking and steering commitment 5:16 Ergonomic quirks and driver interface 6:59 Cargo trade offs for coupe styling 7:20 Final verdict: fashion over utility The 2026 Toyota C-HR returns as an electric subcompact crossover built on Toyota's e-TNGA platform, the same architecture under the bZ. The front-drive SE makes 221 horsepower and starts at $37,000; the dual-motor all-wheel-drive XSE makes 338 horsepower, runs 0 to 60 in about 5 seconds, and starts at $39,000. A 77 kWh battery feeds motors rated 167 kW front and 88 kW rear, with a 391-volt architecture and a single-speed reduction. Every grade gets a NACS port and DC fast charging as standard, 10 to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes, plus an 11 kW onboard charger. EPA range reads backwards from the price: 308 miles for the front-drive SE, 281 with all-wheel drive, 272 on the 20-inch wheels. Inside, a 14-inch touchscreen, a digital cluster, ambient lighting, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, with a JBL system on the Premium and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 across the line. At roughly 4,400 pounds the C-HR corners flatter than a tall crossover should, with the battery low in the floor doing the work. Competitors include the Toyota bZ, Volvo EX30, Hyundai Kona Electric, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Kia Niro EV, and Tesla Model Y. This is a 2026 Toyota C-HR EV review and first drive covering price, range, charging, handling, and whether the sporty badge is earned. Reviews for drivers, from drivers. The bZ4X is Dead. Is the 2026 Toyota bZ Actually Good? https://youtu.be/Urqzikt55vU ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #ToyotaCHR #ToyotaCHR2026 #ElectricCar #CHREV #ToyotaEV #EVReview #ElectricCrossover #CarReview #brianmakse