Denver Goes iQ EV
DENVER, Oct. 17, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. This is a battery- electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs. Essentially in urban and also campus environments.
Toyota believes that battery-electric vehicles have the potential to play a role in future mobility strategies. That was said by Chris Hostetter. Chris is also TMS group vice president of strategic planning. Toyota believes cost and convenience issues have limited BEV’s appeal. Especially across a broad consumer market. So Toyota developed this EV specifically as a city commuter. That’s for use in an urban environment. I mean where driving distances are likely to be short. Then charging opportunities numerous. Therefore, its compact proportions are so beneficial.
In ideal stop and go driving conditions, the 12 kWh battery provides an estimated range of up to 50 miles on a full charge. However, it is a real 50 with Lithium-ion batteries. Bottom line is that this is a perfect around the town car!!
Vehicle Charge Time: iQ EV
The vehicle can be fully charged in approximately three hours at 240V. Its 78-inch wheel base and 13.5 foot turning radius makes it highly maneuverable in congested areas where streets are narrow and parking is at a premium.
“Approximately 90 iQ EVs will be available for fleet and car-sharing applications,” said Hostetter.
Details on individual iQ EV program partners will be announced in the coming weeks.
Performance and Efficiency
The iQ EV is replete with energy conserving features such as regenerative braking, heat pump air conditioning with a pre-conditioning option as well as:
- LED high-mounted stop light, heated front seats, and a heated windshield defroster.
- The iQ EV is also equipped with a timer to match charge completion time with the time the vehicle will actually be driven, to help reduce battery degradation.
- In addition, there are three driving modes to select from: D range controls the vehicle to use the least amount of power during city driving;
- S range increases acceleration performance for brisker driving; and also a B range that maximizes regenerative braking efficiency.
- Maximum output from the drivetrain is 47 kW (63 hp) with a maximum torque of 120 lbs.-ft.
- In S range the iQ EV accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 13.4 seconds, and from 30 to 50 mph in seven seconds. Its top speed is also 78 mph.
Production
Finally, the iQ EV is manufactured at Toyota’s Takaoka Plant in Toyota City. Production began in September 2012.
Here are two reliable sources for information on the Scion iQ EV:
Toyota Europe Newsroom: This official source provides detailed information about the iQ EV’s features, specifications, and technology. It covers aspects such as the vehicle’s powertrain, driving dynamics, battery charging, and standard equipment. The article can be found at: https://newsroom.toyota.eu/2019-iq-ev/
University of California, Irvine Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP): This academic source offers a research summary on the Scion iQ Electric Vehicle Fleet. While the full content isn’t visible in the search results, the PDF document likely contains valuable data and analysis on the performance and implementation of iQ EVs in fleet applications. The document can be accessed at: https://www.apep.uci.edu/PDF_Research_Summaries/Toyota%20iQs-web8x12.pdf
These sources provide a combination of manufacturer specifications and academic research, offering a well-rounded view of the Scion iQ EV’s capabilities and real-world performance.
