Toyota reveals pricing for the electric C-HR and bZ Woodland. Check specs, PLN prices, a comparison with rivals, and answers to frequently asked questions.
It happened. Toyota, which for years treated electric cars with the same enthusiastic reserve as a strict vegetarian looks at a juicy rib-eye steak, has finally put its cards on the table.
And these are no ordinary cards. It is 20 February 2026, and a duo is landing in showrooms that is meant to prove the Japanese giant can build electric vehicles with soul, not just with a calculator in hand.
On offer is the battery-electric C-HR – quick as gossip in a small town – and the bZ Woodland, an electric estate that looks as if it has just returned from an expedition to Alaska, having eaten several smaller rival SUVs along the way.
The Toyota brand is putting everything on one card, believing the new technology will win over even the most sceptical drivers.
For decades, Akio Toyoda repeated that hybrids were the only right path. However, the market has no patience for stagnation.
Today, with competition from China and the US gnawing at the foundations of the Japanese empire, engineers in Nagoya have been given the green light to create something more than just a perfectly correct means of transport.
The result is a technical masterpiece that combines a conservative approach to durability with almost futuristic performance. Every new Toyota in this line is meant to prove that ecology goes hand in hand with the pure joy of driving.
Building an electric car today is not rocket science, but doing it so the customer does not feel like a beta-tester of their own money is pure magic. Toyota arrived late to the party, but instead of flowers it brought a bazooka in the form of E-TNGA technology.
Let us start with the smaller brother, which stirs the strongest emotions at the lights. The new Toyota C-HR is no longer just a stylish crossover for sitting in traffic outside a trendy café.
Beneath sharply cut bodywork that looks like a cross between a stealth fighter and origami, this car hides technology that could embarrass many a GTI and even some Porsche models of the past decade.
The electric version for the Polish market has been priced at around 158,300 PLN for the GR Sport variant, which in today's pricing reality is almost a bargain.
If you are interested in the full catalogue of available models, it is worth checking the detailed specifications.
The vehicle's operating system is based on an entirely new second-generation E-TNGA architecture. There are two motors, all-wheel drive as standard, and a combined output of 338 horsepower.
The result? 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds – quicker than it takes you to read this paragraph.
With full torque available from zero, every firmer press of the accelerator pins passengers into their seats with a force no one would expect from a car wearing a Toyota badge.
Add a battery with a net capacity of 74.7 kWh, which thanks to intelligent energy management promises a real-world range of around 480 kilometres in the mixed cycle.
Inside, you will find a 14-inch tablet with 4K resolution and a NACS (North American Charging Standard) charging port, which is becoming a global standard.
Thanks to it, you can cheerfully borrow a little electricity from Tesla owners at Superchargers, using a charging curve that takes you from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes.
A suitable home charger will allow a full top-up overnight.
This Toyota drives so precisely it looks as if it was designed by a vascular surgeon after three double espressos. No wonder – Subaru was responsible for tuning the suspension and calibrating the torque-vectoring system.
And specialists raised on WRC rally stages know more about grip and mass distribution than anyone else in the business.
If, however, the C-HR is too tight around the shoulders and cannot fit your ego and your padel gear, Toyota has prepared the bZ Woodland.
It is a model that somebody ordered to eat steroids, drink engine oil instead of coffee, and spend every spare minute in the gym.
The car is 15 centimetres longer than the standard bZ4X variant, which translates into a giant boot with a capacity of 850 litres with the seats folded down.
You can fit a medium-sized cow, a diving set for an entire village, or all of your mother-in-law's unsuccessful gifts. Modern electric cars rarely offer this kind of space.
The Woodland is a rare case of a car that looks as if it could rip a wheel off on a kerb outside the opera, and then, without missing a beat, drive straight through a river full of piranhas. It is an SUV for people who value a specific lifestyle.
The Woodland is a vehicle for those who like to get muddy on weekends, but want to do so in almost luxurious conditions.
Ground clearance stands at a solid 211 mm – more than in many ostensibly off-road rival SUVs. The X-MODE drive is meant to pull you out of any predicament.
The system features special modes for deep snow and mud that intelligently lock wheel slip, simulating mechanical differential locks. Thanks to this, the off-road Toyota copes where others give up.
The price? This is where the climb begins, because the luxury of having 375 horsepower in such a massive body will cost you from around 195,000 to 210,000 PLN.
Downsides? Physics is unforgiving. With a mass exceeding two tonnes and off-road tyres, range drops to around 418 kilometres in ideal conditions.
To make everyday use easier, a fast charger installed in the home garage will be essential.
This is the price for a roof with an integrated expedition rack that looks as if it could lift a lunar lander. Every Toyota in this line is a thoughtful compromise between performance and style.
There is, however, a certain friction in this Japanese money-making machine. These cars have twin brothers wearing the Subaru badge – the Uncharted and Trailseeker models.
Here lies an irony: the Subaru Trailseeker offers the same 375 horsepower, identical architecture and a modern interior, while costing nearly 20,000 PLN less than the Toyota Woodland.
Checking the catalogue of both brands, the technical differences are practically impossible for a layperson to detect.
Paying extra for the badge that Toyota wears therefore seems a purely image-driven decision.
The manufacturer defends the price by offering, as standard, a JBL audio system with 12 speakers, digital rear-view mirrors, and a battery warranty of up to 10 years or one million kilometres.
Nevertheless, for a pragmatist, the price difference is hard to ignore. Subaru is the rational choice, while Toyota aims at prestige and high residual value.
Toyota has finally stopped pretending that electricity is just a passing trend that will fade like flared trousers.
The electric C-HR is a razor-sharp gadget that feels like a fish in water in the city, and on the motorway can embarrass cars with V6 engines.
The bZ Woodland, in turn, is a piece of solid metal for those who want to be "eco" without giving up towing a 1.5-tonne trailer.
By choosing electric cars from this manufacturer, you gain the confidence and support of a powerful service network.
Are they worth buying? Yes, if you value peace of mind and legendary reliability, which every electric Toyota now promises.
However, before you sign the contract, pay a visit to a Subaru showroom.
It may turn out that, with twenty thousand zloty saved, you can treat yourself to two years of free electricity or the holiday of a lifetime, which you will reach in your new Trailseeker. Toyota, however, has that certain "something" that keeps attracting loyal fans.
Toyota uses next-generation lithium-ion cells with a liquid cooling system. The manufacturer guarantees that after 10 years or one million kilometres, the battery will retain at least 70% of its capacity. This is possible thanks to intelligent current management at extreme temperatures.
The 2026 models come with a NACS port, which will allow use of the Supercharger network. For standard CCS2 chargers, Toyota includes an adapter that supports full DC charging power up to 150 kW without energy losses.
Subaru engineers implemented a torque-vectoring system that actively brakes the inside wheel in corners. The Woodland also uses Frequency Reactive Dampers, which stiffen during dynamic manoeuvres.
At 140 km/h, consumption is around 26-28 kWh per 100 km due to air resistance and tyres. Motorway range is around 260-280 km. In the city, regeneration can bring the figure down to around 16 kWh/100 km.
Yes, all electric Toyotas from 2026 come with a heat pump as standard. This limits winter range loss by nearly 25% and allows the battery to be pre-heated before fast charging.
The bZ Woodland is homologated for towing a braked trailer weighing up to 1,500 kg. The chassis has been reinforced, and a Trailer Sway Control system looks after safety. Towing at maximum load reduces range.
| Model | Power (KM) | Range (WLTP) | 0-100 km/h | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota bZ4X | 204 – 218 | 444 – 640 km | 7.5 s | from 175,900 PLN |
| Kia EV6 | 170 – 585 | 394 – 528 km | 5.2 – 8.5 s | from 209,900 PLN |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 170 – 325 | 384 – 400 km | 5.1 – 8.5 s | from 214,900 PLN |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 170 – 299 | 353 – 525 km | 6.2 – 10.9 s | from 199,000 PLN |
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