2011 Toyota iQ EV Concept front picture

2011 Toyota iQ EV Concept side picture

Introduction an all-electric powertrain, with zero tailpipe emissions, makes it an even stronger proposition, delivering silent driving in a car with room for four on board.The iQ EV Concept powered by an 11kWh, 270V lithium-ion battery located beneath the seats. A 47kW permanent magnet synchronous electric motor drivers at the front wheels. Clever use of a new, flat battery design, occupying space usually taken up by iQ’s flat fuel tank, means there is no impact on the room available for passengers or load-carrying.

The iQ EV Concept will accelerate from 0 – 62mph in 14 seconds, it has a top speed of 78mph and will cover up to 65 miles on a full charge. Two charging sockets are provided at the front of the vehicle for 100/200V AC and quick-charge DC power. They allow a full battery recharge from a 200V supply in four hours, and an 80 per cent charge from a DC quick charge station in about 15 minutes.

The compact size of iQ EV Concept and its innovative design and packaging have already helped it demonstrate its essentially urban-friendly driving character.

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