Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Toyota C-HR EV confirmed for Australia because the model’s least expensive EV but

The Toyota C-HR electrical automobile (EV) has been confirmed for Australian showrooms and is ready to be cheaper than the bZ4X SUV – at the moment the model’s solely EV – when it lands in mid-2027.

The electrical C-HR would be the second EV in Toyota Australia’s lineup after the bZ4X was launched in 2024, with the bZ4X Touring additionally scheduled to land right here within the first half of 2026.

Marginally smaller than the bZ4X, C-HR EV Australian pricing and gear ranges are but to be introduced however Toyota Australia has confirmed it is going to be supplied in two mannequin grades, with pricing anticipated to undercut the bZ4x’s base value of $66,000 earlier than on-road prices.

Amongst few confirmed particulars, Toyota Australia has introduced domestically certain electrical C-HRs will function a 74.7kWh lithium-ion battery and front-mounted 165kW/269Nm electrical motor.

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It has additionally confirmed inside particulars together with a 14.0-inch touchscreen, wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone compatibly in addition to Toyota Linked Companies.

The five-seat C-HR, now in its second era, is at the moment supplied by Toyota Australia solely as a non-plug-in hybrid (HEV) like the vast majority of its passenger vehicles.

“It’s a pure development from its hybrid engine and was a part of the manufacturing plan – we had a chance to get it, so we’re going to take it,” Toyota Australia vp of gross sales and advertising and marketing, Sean Hanley, informed CarExpert.

When requested if the C-HR’s edgier, much less standard styling influenced the choice, Mr Hanley added “it’s obtained nice attraction… it’s obtained a younger following which I actually like, and the styling does stand out from the group”.