2010 – The Year We Made Contact with Toyota EV
It’s official – the tiny Toyota EV will be released in 2010. It will be a Toyota iQ based electric vehicle, about the size of a Smart Car, but with the class of a Japanese import. Stateside, we already have a confirmed Scion two-seater, also based on the iQ. According to WCF: “Essentially previewed by the FT-EV Concept which debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the production EV is expected to be launched in 2010 with unique styling.”
There isn’t much for info yet, but the EV will most likely feature lithium ion batteries and provide power to four in-wheel motors. You know, the basic rechargeable electric car gimmick. This should enable the car to travel up to 93 miles a charge, with an estimated 8-hour recharging.
World Car Fans also pointed out Toyota’s IQ EV sounds similar to Nissan’s upcoming EV – both of which launch in 2010. It will be interesting to see which does better on a consumer level.
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