TOYOTA TO EXPAND MULTI-PATHWAY OFFERING IN AUSTRALIA WITH ARRIVAL OF ALL-ELECTRIC C-HR
Toyota will broaden its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) offering in Australia with the arrival of the all-new C-HR BEV mid-2027, with the stylish compact SUV now set to sit alongside the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring in Toyota’s BEV line-up.
The all-electric C-HR has been built from the ground up as a dedicated BEV, offering customers strong driving range, practical charging solutions and the sophisticated styling for which the C-HR has become known.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the all-electric C-HR represented the next step in Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
“Toyota is dedicated to offering its customers the right powertrain choice for the right time and application, and the all-electric C-HR will be perfect for customers looking for a stylish urban SUV with high levels of technology and serene yet engaging driving characteristics,” Mr Hanley said.
“Combined with the arrival of Toyota’s first plug-in hybrid powertrain in the all-new RAV4 next year, Toyota will continue to offer a range of powertrains to suit customers with varying lifestyles and requirements.”
Despite sharing its nameplate with the hybrid C-HR, the all-new C-HR features its own unique architecture, having been built on the same e-TNGA dedicated electric vehicle platform which underpins the larger bZ4X.
Australian examples of the all-electric C-HR will feature a 74.7kWh lithium-ion battery paired with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous electric motor developing 165kW of power and 269Nm of torque.
Battery pre-conditioning technology contributes to a targeted DC fast charging time from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes regardless of weather conditions1, along with a targeted driving range of over 500km2. AC charging up to 22kW allows for easy overnight charging at home.
The all-electric C-HR retains the engaging driving characteristics of its hybrid counterpart with a unique suspension and electric power steering tune which provide an ideal blend of responsiveness and ride comfort.
Four levels of regenerative braking can be set using the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to dial in the ideal amount of coasting deceleration, while extensive noise insulating materials have been placed around the cabin to further bolster the inherent quietness of a BEV.
The all-electric C-HR features an evolved exterior design based on the stylish Toyota Hammerhead concept, with a slimmer LED headlight design and multiple aerodynamically enhanced design touches which help reduce drag coefficient to a slippery 0.26Cd.
The larger exterior dimensions and wheelbase of the electric C-HR translate to increased overall interior space, with 900mm of couple distance, generous headroom and 416 litres of overall cargo volume.
High levels of technology will be available regardless of variant with a 14.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system offering wireless Apple CarPlay®3 and Android Auto™4 compatibility, natural voice recognition, Toyota Connected Services5 functionality and a full suite of Toyota Safety Sense active safety technologies6.
Further details on the all-new battery-electric C-HR including pricing and grade specification will be revealed closer to its expected Australian arrival mid-2027.
