Toyota C+pod explained

Toyota C+pod
Manufacturer:Toyota
Model Code:RMV12
Production:2021–2024
Assembly:Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Motomachi plant)
Class:Kei car
Body Style:3-door hatchback
Layout:Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Motor:9.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on 1RM permanent magnet synchronous
Battery:9.06 kWh, 177.6 V lithium-ion
Electric Range:1500NaN0 WLTC (Class 1 only)
Wheelbase:17801NaN1
Length:24901NaN1
Width:12901NaN1
Height:15501NaN1
Weight:670–
Sp:uk
Powerout:12.3hp (3.5hp continuous), 56Nm
Charging:3.2 kW (200V, 16A) AC
V2L: 1.5 kW

The Toyota C+pod (stylised as C+pod) is a two-seat battery electric kei car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota. Its design was previewed by the Ultra-Compact BEV concept car from October 2019,[1] and its production form was revealed on 25 December 2020.[2] The first batch was sold limited to corporate users, local governments and other organisations in Japan. It is later sold to individual customers starting in December 2021.[3] [4]

Due to its dimensions, it qualifies under the kei car dimension category in Japan.[5] It is the latest vehicle not to use up the maximum dimensions allowed for by the kei car regulations after the Subaru R1. 2 seats, top speed limited to 60 km/h.[6]

The C+pod is slated to be discontinued in the second quarter of 2024. Regarding the discontinuation, Toyota stated that the vehicle "had fulfilled a certain role as a small mobility vehicle."[7] [8]

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  1. Web site: 2019-10-17. Toyota to Show Production-Ready Ultra-Compact BEV at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show "FUTURE EXPO" Toyota Global Newsroom. 2020-12-26. Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. en.
  2. Web site: 2020-12-25. Toyota Launches "C+pod" Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan. 2020-12-26. Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. en. News Release.
  3. Web site: トヨタ、超小型バッテリEV「C+pod」個人向け販売開始 全車リース契約で価格は165万円から . Toyota starts selling ultra-compact battery EV "C + pod" for individuals. Price starts from 1.65 million yen under all-car lease contract . Impress . Japan . ja . 2021-12-23 . 2021-12-27.
  4. Web site: Toyota Launches "C+pod" Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan. 2020-12-26. au.finance.yahoo.com. en-AU. 23 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210123204225/https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/toyota-launches-c-pod-ultra-021400880.html. dead.
  5. Web site: トヨタ、2人乗りの超小型EV『C+pod』を発売…法人・自治体向け. Toyota launches two-seater ultra-compact EV "C + pod" ... for corporations and local governments. 2020-12-26. レスポンス(Response.jp). ja.
  6. Web site: Japan: Toyota Launches Tiny C+pod Electric Car . 2023-08-13 . InsideEVs . en.
  7. Web site: トヨタ、小型Ev「シーポッド」生産終了 2024年夏めど . 15 January 2024 .
  8. Web site: Experience the thrill of driving this small but mighty vehicle, exclusively at Hard Rock Pattaya Hotel..