The C-HR returns as an all electric 338 horsepower crossover with 290 miles of range.

Toyota just did something unexpected. It not only resurrected a nameplate that I didn’t think we’d ever see on our shores again, but the brand also did it while placing that nameplate on something it desperately needs: a second EV. Witness the all new 2026 Toyota C-HR.

If the specs for this thing holds up, Toyota may have a real winner on its hands. Riding on a platform shared with the bZ4X EV (renamed simply bZ for 2026) the all new C-HR comes equipped with a 74.7 kW battery and an 11 kW on board charger. This all adds up to some impressive and surprising specs: 338 horsepower, which Toyota says is enough to propel the C-HR to 60 mph in a blistering 5 seconds, 290 miles of range, NACS charging port and most importantly, the ability to support fast charging; Toyota says the C-HR’s battery can charge from 10-80% in as little as 30 minutes.

Styling wise, the C-HR is way better looking than its predecessor. Its styling is a blend of Toyota’s current design theme that can be seen on models like the Camry and Prius. Nowhere is this more apparent than the front facia with it’s thin LED DRL’s and clean looking grille.

Around back it seems designers took inspiration from Lexus’ version of the bZ, the RZ. Its fastback roofline and thin LED lightbar that runs the width of the crossover looks futuristic and surprisingly handsome. Toyota also designed this new C-HR to be decently sized. At 177.9-inches long, it’s 2.3-inches longer than a Corolla Cross but 3-inches shorter than a RAV4.

The interior is nice looking too. There’s a standard 14-inch touchscreen that dominates the dash as well as a floating center console. The C-HR will also come decently equipped. Toyota says it’ll offer the C-HR in two trims. The base SE gets standard features like a suite of safety aids in Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0, two wireless phone chargers, heated front seats and steering wheel and 18-inch wheels. The final trim, the XSE, comes with standard features like 20-inch wheels, synthetic suede-trimmed seats, panoramic view monitor and an 8-way power passenger seat. There’s no word on pricing or anything yet, but if Toyota can get the C-HR’s starting price under $40,000, they won’t be able to make them fast enough. If you’re interested, you’ll have to wait a bit before it goes on sale as Toyota says the C-HR should arrive at dealerships sometime in 2026.