As an alternative of being an electrical model of the C-HR, the C-HR+ is definitely a shortened bZ4X – not in contrast to the best way that the Skoda Elroq is a shortened Enyaq. Which means it will get all the identical enhancements because the not too long ago up to date model of its sister mannequin.
Put it subsequent to a bZ4X and there are extra visible variations than there are between the Skoda siblings – notably the C-HR+’s kinked shoulder line and spherical wheel-arch trims. There’s loads happening with the design (busy surfacing, a ‘coupé’ roofline and a ducktail spoiler), but all collectively it manages to look not notably distinctive.
Peculiarly, regardless of being the cheaper, smaller mannequin, the C-HR+ has an even bigger battery possibility than the not too long ago up to date bZ4X. The entry-level battery is identical: a 57.7kWh (complete capability) pack that comes with a single 165bhp motor and, one imagines, could have restricted reputation within the UK.
The long-range possibility is the place it’s at: it has a 77kWh pack (relatively than bZ4X’s 73kWh), which, together with the one 221bhp entrance motor, provides it 378 miles of vary, or 350 miles with the 20in wheels that most individuals will in all probability decide. That’s greater than the Elroq 85, regardless of having a smaller battery.
A dual-motor model with 338bhp exists, but it surely will not be provided within the UK.
A most DC charging velocity of 150kW seems to be a bit weedy within the bZ4X when put next with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but it surely’s completely acceptable right here on this decrease phase.
