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 EV5 Long Range FWD was officially introduced in October 2023. At its core, it features a 81 kWh total battery. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp).
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Launch
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| Announced | 2026 | October 2023 |
| Release date | April 2026 | 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 165 kW (224 hp) | Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp) |
| Torque | - | 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h | - |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | - |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 77 kWh total | 81 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) |
| Driving range | 607 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 7 kW, Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 150 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min | CCS, 30-80% in 27 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to grid (V2G) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4530 x 1870 x 1595 mm (178.3 x 73.6 x 62.8 in) | 4615 x 1875 x 1715 mm (181.7 x 73.8 x 67.5 in) |
| Weight | 1885 kg unladen, 2520 kg gross | - |
| Wheels size | R18, R20 | R18 |
| Trunk volume | 416 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 |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated, ventilated with massage front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof with power shade | Glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, advanced park | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Miscellaneous | - | 3-zone climatronic |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, head airbag system | Airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, driver's knee airbag |
| 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, cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 42000 USD | - |