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Toyota Details U.S. Plans for Scion iQ EV
Toyota Motor Corp. says it intends to place about 90 electric versions of its iQ city car in U.S. fleets and car-sharing operations next year.
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Toyota Motor Corp. says it intends to place about 90 electric versions of its iQ city car in U.S. fleets and car-sharing operations next year.
The $46,100 three-door hatch will be branded as the Scion iQ EV in the U.S. and as the Toyota eQ elsewhere when it hits the market later this year. Production began last month at the company's Takaoka plant in Toyota City, Japan.
The Scion iQ EV has a range of 50 miles per charge under ideal stop-and-go driving conditions, according to Toyota. The car is powered by a 12-kWh lithium-ion battery and a 63-hp electric motor that makes 120 lb-ft of torque.
The 2,400-lb EV seats four, accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 13.4 seconds and has a top speed of 78 mph. The tiny car is about 10 feet long and has a turning radius of 13.5 feet.
The well-appointed car, which will be sold with no official factory options, is loaded with safety equipment. Among the standard features are 11 airbags (including a rear window curtain airbag), stability control, traction control, emergency brake assist and hill start assist.
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