Toyota C-HR+ Review: The Most Efficient EV I've Tested

Under 12 kWh/100 km on average during my test week — the Toyota C-HR+ is the most energy-efficient car I've tested so far. But does that make it a great everyday EV? In this Real Life Car Review, I spend a week with the Toyota C-HR+ First Edition with the 77 kWh battery, front-wheel drive and 18-inch wheels. I explore its real-world energy consumption, range and charging performance, then look at boot space, cabin storage, rear-seat comfort, infotainment, steering and ride quality. During my test, I saw around 12.5 kWh/100 km on the motorway, around 11 kWh/100 km on local roads and approximately 560 km of real-world range. At a DC charger, I also observed charging power approaching 170 kW without battery preconditioning. These are observations from this particular test week; conditions, speed, wheels and temperature affect the results. There is plenty to like, but also room for improvement: no rear wiper, limited front-cabin storage and a few controls that take some getting used to. Here's how it all comes together in everyday use. Do you own a C-HR+ or bZ4X? Share your real-world consumption, range and charging experiences in the comments — especially if you drive in colder conditions. Please include your battery version, wheel size and typical temperatures. If you enjoyed the review, please like the video and subscribe for more Real Life Car Reviews. CHAPTERS 00:00 Toyota's electric reputation — and an efficiency surprise 01:49 What's new in Toyota's EV technology? 03:07 Under the bonnet: no frunk 04:02 Batteries, power and range options 05:35 Boot space and the missing rear wiper 07:30 Front cabin, storage and driving position 10:18 Infotainment and driver-assistance settings 12:34 Climate controls, materials and seats 14:49 Rear-seat space and comfort 17:21 Test drive: steering feel 18:51 Real-world consumption and DC charging 20:52 Everyday usability and driving impressions 21:41 Acceleration, ride and handling 23:33 Real-world range and final verdict 25:48 Owner feedback and outro Support the channel — buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/arnoldsrepairs