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2026 Toyota bZ – simpler name with extended range

Toyota’s electric SUV is now presented with a new, simpler name that rolls off the tongue more easily: the Toyota bZ.

For the 2026 model year, several enhancements have been made, particularly in terms of driving range to alleviate range anxiety among owners.

There are two battery pack options available: 57.7 kWh and 74.7 kWh.

The base front-wheel drive (FWD) version with 168 hp and a 57.7 kWh battery can now travel up to 380 km (EPA data).

There is also a more powerful FWD variant (221 hp) which has an impressive range of up to 505 km when paired with the 74.7 kWh battery pack.

Toyota also offers an all-wheel drive (AWD) version with 338 hp, capable of covering up to 463 km on a full charge.

Notably, the 2026 Toyota bZ is now equipped with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug, allowing owners to charge their vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations at a capacity of up to 150 kW.

Unlike the bZ4X model, the bZ now features a more streamlined front fascia similar to that of the Camry and Prius.

The previously black-painted wheel arch protective plastics have now been color-matched to the body of the vehicle.

Upon entering the cabin, one will find a redesigned center console that includes a slot for wireless smartphone charging and a 14.0-inch infotainment screen.

Additional features include SofTex upholstery, a six-speaker audio system with an option for a JBL Premium nine-speaker audio system, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 safety features.

 

 

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Toyota C-HR+ debuts in Europe, e-TNGA 2.0 platform, range up to 600 km

Toyota now has a new electric vehicle (EV) model, and it no longer uses the ‘bZ’ prefix seen in models like the bZ4X and bZ3.

Instead, it adopts the existing name, C-HR+.

Although it carries the C-HR+ name, this electric vehicle does not share the same platform as the standard C-HR; rather, it utilizes the e-TNGA 2.0 platform, which is the same as that of the bZ4X.

This is evidenced by its length of 4,520 mm and a wheelbase of 2,750 mm, significantly larger than the second-generation C-HR.

For the European market, the C-HR is available in a single electric motor version with 165 hp, offering acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, a 57.7 kWh battery pack, and a driving range of 455 km.

A more powerful version produces 221 hp with a swift 0-100 km/h time of 7.4 seconds, accompanied by a 77 kWh battery pack that allows for a range of up to 600 km.

There is also an all-wheel-drive version equipped with two electric motors, generating 338 hp and achieving acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. With the same 77 kWh battery pack, this AWD variant can travel up to 525 km.

In terms of exterior design, the C-HR+ closely resembles the standard C-HR, with the exception of more streamlined taillights, a roof spoiler, and a ducktail spoiler at the rear.

Standard features for the C-HR+ include AC charging at 11 kW (or up to 22 kW) as well as DC fast charging of up to 150 kW.

To ensure optimal charging operation, the C-HR+ is equipped with a battery pre-conditioning system that can be activated manually or automatically.

Inside the cabin, there is a 14-inch infotainment display complete with physical control knobs, dual wireless device charging slots, and a mapping navigation system capable of identifying charging points based on the SUV’s driving range.

Finally, the C-HR+ is equipped with advanced safety features as standard, including a blind spot monitoring system, adaptive high beam assistance, and parking brake support.

Features such as a surround-view monitoring system and parking assistance are reserved for the more premium variants.

According to Toyota, the C-HR+ is set to launch in several selected European markets by late 2025.