Toyota: Ultra-compact EV “C + pod”: Video released

Toyota: Ultra-compact EV “C + pod”: Video released

C + pod:

An EV adapted to ultra-compact mobility (model-designated vehicle).

The vehicle classification (Road Transport Vehicle Law) is a light vehicle.

Body size is 2490 x 1290 x 1550 mm
Seating capacity is 2 people.
The maximum speed is 60km / h.
By law, it is not possible to drive on national expressways and motorways.

Power train:

Equipped with a motor (1RM: AC synchronous motor) that produces a maximum output of 9.2kW and a maximum torque of 56Nm.

Equipped with lithium-ion battery:

Equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 51Ah.

The charging mileage is 150km (WLTC mode value class 1).

The charging method corresponds to normal charging, and the charging time is about 5 hours at single-phase 200V / 16A (fully charged)

C + pod price:

X grade is 1.65 million yen,
G grade is 1,716,000 yen.
Limited sale will start on December 25, 2020.

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Denso Ten: Integrated control electronic device “VCU”: Compact EV “C + pod” adopted

Denso Ten:

Developed VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) on January 28th.

It was adopted in Toyota Motor’s ultra-compact EV “C + pod”.

VCU developed this time:

Vehicle power supply,
Driving force control,
Body control
It integrates into one ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and performs integrated control.

By aggregating, compared to the past
Volume reduction of about 60%,
Weight reduction of about 50%,
It also contributes to system cost reduction.

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