Toyota Confirms C-HR+ BEV In UK While US Gets More Hybrids

Toyota has confirmed that its fully electric 2026 C-HR+ BEV will launch in the UK and broader European market, marking a significant step in the company’s electrification strategy. The C-HR+ is positioned as a standalone, all-electric model building on the success of the C-HR crossover, which has sold over one million units in Europe across two generations. The UK pricing starts at £34,495 (approximately $46,568), with a higher-end Excel trim at £40,995 ($55,343). The European version offers two battery options: a 57.7 kWh pack with up to 283 miles of range and a 77 kWh pack delivering up to 378 miles. In contrast, Toyota’s US plans remain less clear. While the 2026 C-HR BEV was initially announced for the US with a 74.7 kWh battery and up to 290 miles of range, recent developments—including the premature end of the $