What home charger does the Toyota C-HR need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | all trims | 48 A | 60 A |
The electric 2026 Toyota C-HR takes a 48 A charger on a 60 A breaker. Its onboard charger accepts 11.0 kW on AC, and a 48 A unit delivers all of it.
Why 48 amps and not more
A charger rated above 48 A won't speed it up, since the car limits its own draw. At 48 A the C-HR adds 38 miles of range per hour, and a 40 A charger brings that to 32. For most commutes the smaller unit refills the day's driving with time to spare.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 273 to 287 mi | 38 | 7.6 h | 5 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
Every 2026 C-HR shares the same onboard charger. Range runs from 273 to 287 miles, and a full charge from empty takes about 7.6 hours at 48 A. Toyota gave this car a much faster onboard charger than Toyota's earlier electric SUV had, which makes a real difference at home.
What it costs to charge at home
At the U.S. average residential rate of 18.19¢ per kWh, the 2026 Toyota C-HR costs 5.3 to 5.4¢ a mile to charge at home. A full charge from empty comes to about $15, and 37 miles a day to about $59 to $61 a month. EPA measures energy use at the wall, so the energy lost while charging is already counted. Rates run from 12.36¢ in North Dakota to 46.28¢ in Hawaii, and the cost guide has every state.
What the install involves
Check the panel first. A 60 A circuit is a sizeable addition, and a load calculation shows whether the service can carry it. If it can't, a 40 A charger on a NEMA 14-50 outlet and a 50 A breaker is the easy alternative. A 48 A charger must be hardwired.
- 48 A charger: 60 A breaker, hardwired, because no household receptacle is rated for a 48 A charger.
- Dryer outlet: a 4-prong NEMA 14-30 on a 30 A breaker can run a 24 A charger. That adds about 19 miles of range per hour to the 2026 Toyota C-HR, or 190 in a 10-hour night. What to check first.
- Charge port: J1772. From 2025 the industry is moving to the NACS port, and makers switch at different times. Some of these cars have a J1772 port and some have NACS with an adapter, so look at the port on your own car before choosing a charger's plug.
Chargers that fit the Toyota C-HR
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can the Toyota C-HR use a NEMA 14-50 outlet?
- Yes, through a 40 A charger on a 50 A breaker, which adds 32 miles of range per hour.
- How long does a Toyota C-HR take to charge from empty?
- About 7.6 hours on a 48 A charger.
- Will a bigger charger make a Toyota C-HR charge faster?
- No. It accepts 11.0 kW, which a 48 A charger already supplies.
- How much does a 120 V outlet add to a Toyota C-HR?
- About 5 miles of range per hour.
Before you buy
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Toyota C-HR, covering 1 EPA listing across 1 model year. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.