The Toyota C-HR Plus is a proper EV now. The mid-spec Design trim packs a 77 kWh battery, 221 horsepower, and a 377-mile WLTP range on 18-inch wheels. In real-world testing, CarGurus UK saw just over 4 miles per kWh and well over 300 miles from a full charge. Rapid charging tops out at 150 kW. Entry-level Icon trim qualifies for the £1,500 electric car grant, putting the base car under £33,000.
Despite sharing a name with the C-HR hybrid and plug-in hybrid, this is a completely different car. It is based on the BZ 4X platform but shortened by 16 cm. The design carries over the same sharp body creases and sloping roofline as the hybrid, and Toyota has left the regular C-HR badges on. Boot space comes in at 416 litres, notably larger than the 310 litres in the plug-in hybrid version. The interior strikes a balance between a large 14-inch touchscreen and physical controls for heating, brightness, and common safety features, which Toyota has made easy to access without digging through menus.
The ride sits on the softer side for the class but is not squishy. The car is notably refined and quiet, which is the headline driving impression. The brake pedal takes some adjustment when you first drive it, but the steering wheel paddles for adjusting regenerative braking become the default way to slow the car in normal driving. Efficiency in Toyota's own testing comes to 4.6 miles per kWh for the Design on 18-inch wheels.
The warranty is the headline reason to pay attention. Service the car annually at a Toyota dealership and the warranty extends to 10 years and 100,000 miles. The battery is guaranteed to retain at least 70% of its original capacity over 10 years and 1 million miles. The rear seat is the honest compromise: adequate for a 5'11" passenger, but not the roomiest in the class. If your family fits comfortably on a test drive, there is a strong case to be made that nothing else at this price offers this combination of range, refinement, and long-term peace of mind.