Japanese automaker Toyota has launched for public sales, its latest portable and compact electric vehicle tailored for intra-city commutes. The Toyota C+Pod is already available to individual Japanese buyers. The C+Pod was first introduced in Japan last December for corporate and municipal customers but will now also be available to individual buyers in the country. Toyota says the vehicle will be offered via lease-purchase contracts across the country.
The Toyota C+Pod also has a top speed of
60 km/h which is good enough for most city daily commutes. The Toyota C+Pod will
certainly appeal to city dwellers who are conscious of their carbon footprint
and seek a clean and sustainable solution to their daily commute problems. It
is a two-seater electric vehicle that can drive for up to 150km before needing a
recharge.
The Toyota C+Pod comes as one of the most
compact EVs in the market. It has dimensions that are among the smallest in the
market. The C+Pod is available in multiple dual and three-tone color variants.
A 9.06kWh lithium-ion battery provides power for the EV. The battery of the
Toyota C+Pod could be charged for up to 5 hours. The C+Pod has a turning radius
of about 3.9 meters which makes it possible for the car to navigate out of
seemingly tight parking lots.
The cabin of the Toyota C+Pod is compact
with enough space for the driver and a customer. The simple design of the
dashboard is accentuated by the black and white colors of the interior. There
is no word yet from Toyota as per the sales program and pricing for the C+Pod.
No details as of now also about the possible global availability of the C+Pods.
