Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Toyota C HR Plus Pulse 2026 was announced in 2026. At its core, it features a 77 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 607 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 165 kW (224 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 42000 USD.
Shifting focus to the alternative, the Kia EV4 hatchback Long Range FWD officially made its debut in February 2025. Energy is supplied by a 81.4 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 590 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Front-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.7 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph).
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Launch
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| Announced | 2026 | February 2025 |
| Release date | April 2026 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 165 kW (224 hp) | Front-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp) |
| Acceleration | 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.7 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 170 km/h (106 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 77 kWh total | 81.4 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Li-Ion NCM (400V type) |
| Driving range | 607 km | 590 km |
| Consumption | 13.4 kWh/100 km | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW; 10-80% in 4 h 48 m --- Type 2 22 kW; 20-80% in 2 h 12 min | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 7 h 15 min |
| Charging station | CCS 150 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min | CCS, 10-80% in 31 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle to load (V2L) 3.5 KW max, Vehicle to grid (V2G) 10 KW max |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door hatchback, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4530 x 1870 x 1595 mm (178.3 x 73.6 x 62.8 in) | 4430 x 1860 x 1485 mm (174.4 x 73.2 x 58.5 in) |
| Weight | 1885 kg unladen, 2520 kg gross | - |
| Wheels size | R18, R20 | R17 |
| Trunk volume | 416 l | 435 l |
| Front trunk | No | Yes |
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Display
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| Center screen | 14" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 7" | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | No | Yes |
| Various | - | 5.3" climate control screen |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof with power shade | Glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, advanced park | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, head airbag system | Front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | EyeSight Driver Assist, Emergency Steering/Stop Assist, Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Tracing Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, Intersection Collision Avoidance Support, Blind Spot Monitor, Safe Exit Assist | Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safety Exit Warning, Safety Exit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot View Monitor, Rear View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 42000 USD | - |