Toyota Unveils Upgraded EV Lineup with Improved Batteries and New Models

The automaker announces significant updates to its bZ4X and Lexus RZ, introduces the all-electric C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser, and teases a micromobility concept.

• Toyota's bZ4X and Lexus RZ receive upgraded, more energy-dense batteries, with the bZ4X offering up to 356 miles of range on the WLTP cycle and improved charging performance.
• The all-new C-HR+ electric SUV debuts with two battery options, offering a maximum WLTP range of 373 miles and enhanced practicality over its hybrid predecessor.
• The Urban Cruiser, a compact electric SUV, is set to compete in the small EV market with two battery options providing ranges up to 250 miles, arriving later this year.
• Toyota introduces battery preconditioning and improved charging speeds across its EV lineup, cutting charging times and enhancing home charging capabilities with 22 kW AC charging.
• The FT-Me micromobility concept, designed for European quadricycle regulations, features integrated solar panels and a 62-mile range, though its production remains unconfirmed.

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