Ford “Model T moment” vs Toyota C-HR+

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thumb image Ford “Model T moment” US$ 35,000
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thumb image Toyota C-HR+ US$ 35,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Ford Toyota
Model Midsize 4-door electric pickup (first vehicle on Ford’s Universal EV Platform) C‑HR+ (Toyota C‑HR BEV in North America; Subaru Uncharted)
Vehicle Type Electric pickup (midsize) Battery-electric compact crossover SUV (C‑segment)
Trims TBD FWD (57.7 kWh & 77 kWh), AWD (77 kWh)
Release Date 2027 (targeted) Europe: Late 2025; North America: 2026
Status 2027 (targeted) • : Announced / Planned (platform + factory retool confirmed) Upcoming
Made In Louisville Assembly Plant, Kentucky, USA Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Takaoka plant)
Body Type Pickup with frunk + cargo bed 5-door coupe SUV
Vehicle Warranty yrs / 36,000 miles (vehicle, typical Ford); 8 yrs / 100,000 miles (EV battery) Up to 10 years or 620,000 miles (battery)
Colors TBD Not specified

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type TBD (expected RWD base; optional AWD) AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Horsepower TBD FWD 57.7kWh: 123 kW, FWD 77kWh: 165 kW, AWD 77kWh: 252 kW
Torque TBD 458 Nm (AWD)
Acceleration 4.5–5.5 sec (estimate) 0–100 km/h in ~5.2s (AWD)
Top Speed TBD 160 km/h
Range 200–260 miles (estimate, depends on battery) Up to 600 km WLTP (FWD 77kWh)
Drivetrain RWD (base), AWD (optional) FWD or AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate), U.S.-made Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 50–55 kWh (estimate) 57.7 kWh or 77 kWh
Power Consumption TBD 13.6–15.5 kWh/100 km
Battery Warranty 8 yrs / 100,000 miles Up to 10 years or 620,000 miles
Home Charging Speed TBD (Level 2 expected ~7–11 kW) 11 kW (standard), 22 kW (optional)
Supercharging Speed TBD 10–80% charge in about 30 minutes
DC Fast Charging Speed TBD (~100–150 kW expected) 150 kW, 10–80% in ~30 mins
Miles of Range added Per Hour TBD 7–8 hours
Charging Time 35–45 min (estimate on fast charge) 4–5 hours from empty to full.
Charging Connector Type Likely NACS (Ford confirmed switch by 2025) CCS Type 2 (EU), NACS (NA)
Home Charging Options Wallbox + portable charger (expected) 7–8 hours from empty to full.
Onboard Charger Power TBD 11 or 22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length TBD (midsize, similar to Ranger/Maverick) 4,520 mm
Width TBD 1,870 mm
Height TBD 1,595 mm
Wheelbase TBD 2,750 mm
Ground Clearance C Not specified.
Cargo Space Frunk + cargo bed (volumes TBD; Ford claims more passenger space than Toyota RAV4) 416 L
Curb Weight TBD Not specified.
No. of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type TBD Alloy
Wheel Size TBD 18–20 inches
Front Tire TBD Not specified.
Rear Tire TBD Not specified.

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power steering (expected) Not specified.
Transmission Single-speed automatic (typical BEV) eAxle
Turning Radius TBD Not specified.
Gear Box Single-speed e-gearbox Not specified.
Front Suspension TBD Not specified.
Rear Suspension TBD Not specified.

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Ford BlueCruise-like driver assistance (expected) Toyota Safety Sense suite of advanced driver-assistance systems.
Navigation System Ford Connected Navigation / FordPass (expected) Embedded navigation with EV journey planner.
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes (expected) Part of Toyota Safety Sense.
Climate Control TBD Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear cabin air conditioning controls.
Auxiliary Auto Input TBD Not specified.
Over The Air Updates Yes (confirmed) Yes
Keyless Start TBD Yes
Keyless Entry TBD Yes
Heated Steering Wheel TBD Available
Panoramic Sunroof TBD Available
Apple Car Play Likely supported Wireless
Android Auto Likely supported Wireless
Touchscreen TBD 14-inch multimedia touchscreen
WiFi & Hotspot Expected Not specified.
Bluetooth Expected Yes
MP3 Player TBD Yes (through infotainment system)
No. Of Speakers TBD Not specified, but an available 9-speaker JBL audio system is mentioned.

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System TBD Not specified, but includes advanced safety features.
Front Brakes TBD Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes TBD Not specified.
Brake Assist TBD Part of Toyota Safety Sense.
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Part of Toyota Safety Sense.
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Part of Toyota Safety Sense.
Power Door Lock Yes Not specified.
Child Safety Lock Yes Not specified.
No. Of Airbags Yes Not specified.
Rear Seat Belt Yes Not specified.
Auto Parking sensors Likely Yes (with Parking Support Brake)
Crash Sensor Yes Not specified.
Ultrasonic Sensors Likely Not specified.
Multiple Cameras Yes (rear/360 on higher trims) Panoramic View Monitor available on higher trims.
Blind Spot Monitoring TBD Yes (standard feature)
Multi-Terrain Monitor TBD Not specified.
Stability Control Yes Part of Toyota Safety Sense.
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Not specified.
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Not specified.
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Part of Toyota Safety Sense.
Lane Departure Warning Yes Part of Toyota Safety Sense.
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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