Toyota Expands EV Lineup with All-Electric C-HR SUV Coming in 2027
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If you love the bold style of the Toyota C-HR but have been dreaming of a fully electric version, well we've got good news: Toyota Australia has confirmed the all-new C-HR BEV is expected to arrive in Australia mid-2027. And it’s not just an electric remake, it’s been rebuilt from the ground up as a dedicated battery-electric vehicle (BEV).
Designed on Toyota’s e-TNGA electric vehicle platform (the same one beneath the bZ4X), the C-HR BEV will excitingly join the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring to expand Toyota’s growing EV line-up in Australia.
Purpose-Built Electric Performance
This is no conversion, the electric C-HR has its own unique architecture and has been engineered to deliver the strong driving range, smooth charging options and will maintain the head-turning design people already love about the C-HR nameplate.
Under the bonnet (well… floor!), you’ll find a 74.7kWh lithium-ion battery paired with a 165kW/269Nm permanent magnet synchronous electric motor driving the front wheels. Toyota is targeting over 500km of driving range² and a 10–80% DC fast-charge time of about 30 minutes¹, even in Aussie weather extremes, thanks to battery pre-conditioning technology. For home charging, you’ll get up to 22kW AC capability for convenient overnight top-ups.
A Driving Experience That Feels Like C-HR... Just Electric
Toyota hasn’t forgotten what makes the C-HR fun to drive. The electric version receives unique suspension and electric power steering tuning, delivering a balance of agility and comfort.
Drivers will also be able to tailor the feel of regenerative braking with four selectable levels using steering-wheel paddle shifters. And because EVs are naturally quiet, Toyota has added even more sound-insulating materials to give the cabin that serene EV calm.
Bold “Hammerhead” Styling, Now Even Sleeker
The electric C-HR brings an evolved take on Toyota’s “Hammerhead” design theme, complete with slimmer LED headlights and aerodynamic enhancements that help the car achieve a slick 0.26 Cd drag coefficient.
It’s also a little larger overall, with the extra exterior dimensions turning into generous interior space: 900mm of couple distance, excellent headroom, and 416L of cargo capacity.
Tech-Packed Across the Range
Regardless of grade, the electric C-HR will come loaded with advanced tech, including:
- 14-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®³ and Android Auto™⁴
- Natural voice recognition
- Toyota Connected Services⁵
- The latest Toyota Safety Sense active safety suite⁶
Toyota Australia’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, Sean Hanley, says "the electric C-HR is another step in Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. With the all-new RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid landing next year, Toyota is continuing to expand its choices to suit all kinds of lifestyles."
More Details Coming Soon
Pricing, detailed specifications, and grade-by-grade features will be announced closer to its Australian arrival in mid-2027, but one thing’s clear: the all-electric Toyota C-HR is shaping up to be a stylish, tech-loaded urban SUV with all the benefits of EV performance.
