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Toyota calls the iQ EV a production version of the lightweight FT-EV concepts that it has shown since 2009. That means that the car is a lightweight electric vehicle meant for city driving.
The style of the car is subtly inspired by the FT-EV III concept from the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show with a two-tone black and white paintjob. The front no longer needs a grill; so it is smooth, and it hides the charging port in front. There are also LED running lights in the front bumper.
Power comes from an air-cooled 63hp and 163Nm electric motor with a 12kWh battery pack. It is all located at the front of the car, and it directly drives the front wheels. The top speed is 125km/h, and it takes 14 seconds to accelerate to 100km/h. It is certified in Europe with an 85km range. To maximize range, it has regenerative braking and an Eco driving indicator.
The iQ EV is 135mm longer than the regular iQ but all other dimensions are the same. Most the extra length c...
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