Toyota joins the AA on national EV myth-busting rally

This week, Toyota (GB) is participating in the AA Mythbusters EV Rally 2026, with the Toyota C-HR+ and bZ4X Touring to help challenge common misconceptions around EVs.

The five-day rally runs from 7 to 11 September, with teams covering more than 1,850 miles across Britain. The event includes two simultaneous routes for the first time, with electric cars and vans taking part alongside a dedicated trucks & trailers route.

Team AA will use the Toyota C-HR+ and representatives from Toyota Fleet will drive the bZ4X Touring during the event, putting both vehicles through a varied route that includes long-distance driving and different road conditions. The rally will visit locations including Exeter, Solihull, Warrington, Newcastle, Llanberis Pass, Corby and Twickenham.

“Confidence is one of the biggest factors in the shift to electric vehicles. Drivers and fleet operators want clear, practical evidence about how EVs perform on real roads, over longer distances and in everyday operating conditions,” said AA President Edmund King, who is participating in the rally.

“The Mythbusters EV Rally gives us the chance to test EV readiness in a very visible way. Working with Toyota (GB), we’ll be using two of its latest battery electric vehicles to gather real-world insight.”

Matt Docksey, General Manager Fleet, said: “Toyota believes there is no single route to lower-carbon mobility. Different customers have different needs, which is why our multi-path strategy includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.

“The EV Rally is a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the capability of our latest battery electric models in real-world conditions. The Toyota C-HR+ and bZ4X Touring offer strong range, practicality and everyday usability, and we are pleased to support The AA as it takes part in an event focused on evidence, experience and driver confidence.”

The Toyota C-HR+, part of Toyota’s battery electric SUV line-up, offers a driving range of up to 376 miles, while the bZ4X Touring combines a range of up to 366 miles with 669 litres of boot capacity. Together, the two vehicles will give Team AA different perspectives on EV performance, practicality and charging behaviour across the route. Both models include battery pre-conditioning to help optimise charging performance.

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