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Toyota iQ EV prototype to be unveiled at Geneva

By Brett Davis |

Toyota will unveil an electric prototype of the Toyota iQ microcar at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. The car will feature an all-electric powertrain as opposed to the entry-level iQ’s 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol motor.

The Toyota iQ EV prototype features a newly designed flat lithium-ion battery pack so the power can be stored underneath the compact car. As the iQ is already very small and offers limited boot space, this new design will showcase the possibilities of future compact EV technology – the iQ EV is set to offer the same boot and passenger room as the standard petrol version.

Toyota will unveil the car alongside three other headline acts at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, including the Toyota FT-86 coupe, the Europe-specification Toyota Prius+ wagon, and a Toyota Yaris HSD concept hybrid.

The Toyota iQ EV is said to become available in 2012, but initially only through a lease plan. We’ll keep you updated with more information upon the car’s official unveiling.

Reports say the Toyota iQ EV prototype has a potential range of up to 105km on a full charge although it is still undergoing testing in Europe.


 

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  • Mikey_94

    Aston Cygnet Electric, anyone?

    • Alexander

      i wouldn’t be suprised, as the Cygnet was basically conceived to lower Aston’s fleet C02 average, therefore an EV would lower it even further…

  • Alanby

    When will Toyota Australia import the IQ to Australia?!

  • gms

    Are we going to be able to buy an ev? I hope it isn’t going to be another EV1 lease and crush in a couple of years situation

    • Lazybones

      Funny you should say that, remember this EV

      http://www.caradvice.com.au/89483/audi-a2-electric-vehicle-sets-600km-single-charge-record/

      It was destroyed in a recent and dodgy warehouse fire…

      Given GM are selling something like 300-400 Chevy volts per month in the US and Nissan selling 100 odd Leafs per month in the us. Its a sure sign they are here to stay.

    • Lazybones

      Funny you should say that, remember this EV

      caradvice.com.au/89483/audi-a2-electric-vehicle-sets-600km-single-charge-record

      It was destroyed in a recent and dodgy warehouse fire…

      Given GM are selling something like 300-400 Chevy volts per month in the US and Nissan selling 100 odd Leafs per month in the us. Its a sure sign they are here to stay.