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Toyota Launches “C+pod” Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan

By JCT TeamDecember 26, 2020Updated:December 16, 2021No Comments5 Mins Read
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Toyota Launches "C+pod" Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan

Toyota Launches “C+pod” Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan. An environmentally-friendly two-seater BEV that expands the freedom of movement.

Toyota announced a limited launch of the “C+pod” ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV), from December 25 to corporate users, local governments, and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs. Toyota Motors plans to further promote the establishment of systems for popularizing BEVs, including the development of new business models, and to conduct a full-scale launch including to individual customers by 2022. The launch will also demonstrate new services that can only be provided by BEVs.

The all-new Toyota C+pod car is an environmentally-friendly 2-seater BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) designed as a mobility option that improves per-person energy efficiency. In addition to short-distance daily use. The Toyota C+pod vehicle is also aimed at corporate users visiting customers on a regular basis. And at users in urban or mountainous communities needing safe, unrestricted, and environmentally-friendly transportation options.

Toyota Launches "C+pod" Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan
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All-new Toyota C+pod

To drive further popularization of BEVs, Toyota Motors is expanding its product lineup and forming open collaborations as it works to build new business models. In Japan, it is focusing initially on the all-new Toyota C+pod, Walking Area BEVs, and Toyota i-Road, with more than 200 corporate and local government partners currently involved in exploring new transportation models.

As one of these collaborative efforts, the launch of the limited Toyota C+pod will also demonstrate new services specific to BEVs. One of those services is Toyota Green Charge, a joint project developed with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Co., Inc. to offer a single point of contact for corporations seeking support when constructing optimal charging facilities or developing electricity plans for BEVs, such as CO2-free power.

The service will be jointly implemented in collaboration with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., and TEPCO Energy Partner, Inc. Other services in planning include the Electric-vehicle sharing service that combines tourist information with the “Toyota Share” car-sharing service to promote sightseeing and excursions.

Production Plant

Motomachi Plant, Toyota Motor Corporation

GradeEngineBatteryDriveline
X
G
1RM
(Permanent magnet electric motor)
Lithium-ion batteryRear-wheel drive

Vehicle Outline

1. Freedom of movement in many different situations

  • With a compact body measuring 2,490 x 1,290 x 1,550 mm (length x width x height), and a minimum turning radius of 3.9 m. The Toyota C+pod comfortably navigates sharp corners on narrow roads. It minimizes steering wheel operation when parking, and provides excellent maneuverability in everyday driving.
  • The under-floor location of the lithium-ion battery in front of the seat creates a flat, low-floor package that minimizes steps.
  • The motor is positioned in the rear of the vehicle, while the combination of a rigid, lightweight body and independent suspension system. That absorbs irregularities in the road surface, achieves high-quality riding comfort and brisk yet stable driving performance.
  • The Toyota C+pod comes with a cruising range of up to 150 km (WLTC mode, Class 1 test cycle when running on battery power; Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism), which provides peace of mind for daily use.

2. Convenience of BEVs

Toyota Launches "C+pod" Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan
  • The new Toyota C+pod supports standard charging, which makes charging easy whether at home or outside of the home. The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging. With a membership of the BEV/PHEV recharging service. The vehicle can be charged outside of the home at Toyota dealers with G-Station chargers and at any standard charging spot across Japan.
  • The Toyota C+pod includes an external power supply system of up to 1,500 W (100 VAC) as standard for use during power outages and natural disasters. In addition, to use through the accessory power outlet near the passenger’s feet. The optional vehicle power connector can be plugged into the standard charging inlet at the front of the vehicle for use as an external power supply socket, which can supply power for up to about 10 hours.
  • Toyota Launches "C+pod" Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan
  • Toyota Launches "C+pod" Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan

3. Modern, friendly and simple design

  • The new Toyota C+pod comes with a fully blacked-out cabin, incorporating LED headlights and LED rear combination taillights to create a distinctive picture of concentrated features and unique BEV design. With the charging inlet/power supply outlet located between the headlights, easy daily use was a particular focus.
  • Exterior panels made of plastic to help reduce weight. Paired with the black of the cabin, five different two-tone body color schemes are available, including a vivid Cyan Metallic and an active, deep Orange Metallic. There are also 3 different three-tone color options available that combine the blacked-out body with the black cabin.
  • With an interior cabin width of 1,100 mm, the interior provides a simple space for 2 adults to sit side-by-side. Positioned above a white center tray, the instrument panel features meters and other functional equipment. The contrast with the black tones of the interior creates a feeling of size that exceeds its actual dimensions. Switches also consolidated in the center panel to achieve people-friendly operability.

4. Safety equipment

Toyota Launches “C+pod” Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan

  • The car equipped with new safety features for ultra-compact mobility, in compliance with standards of a mini-vehicle. It also, uses a structure that efficiently disperses and absorbs impact energy across multiple components, and ensures safety in the event of frontal, side, or rear impacts. Mitigates any impact on pedestrians in a collision with a vehicle body structure that reduces pedestrian injury.
  • A Pre-collision Safety System included as standard to detect other vehicles, pedestrians (day and night), and cyclists (day). An Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Parking Support Brakes also included helping avoid collisions, or mitigate damage, with walls and other obstacles during low-speed operation. Altogether, the vehicle has a full range of equipment to support safe driving every day.

Main Specifications

Toyota Launches “C+pod” Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan

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