Toyota Compact EV: Toyota and Maruti Suzuki already have a partnership in India. Both share parts, platforms and power trains for their vehicles. Now both are working together to make a new compact electric vehicle. Which will have its global debut in 2025, let’s know about it in this article.
Toyota Compact EV Range
- The codename is ‘bZ (Beyond Zero)
- Build it on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform
- Robust platform for performance, efficiency and reliability
- Will have a certified range of up to 300 kilometers
- Get front-wheel drive (FWD) setup
- All-wheel drive (AWD) not be available
The codename of this upcoming electric SUV is ‘bZ (Beyond Zero). The company will build it on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform. Which is a robust platform for performance, efficiency and reliability. After a single charge, this electric car will have a certified range of up to 300 kilometers. It will have a front-wheel drive setup. All-wheel drive setup will not be available.
Launch and Rivals
- Its exact launch date has not been revealed
- Can be launched anytime within 2025
- Directly compete with Tata Pach EV and Hyundai’s upcoming Inster EV in India
- This will be the main car for the company’s electric vehicle lineup
- Currently, mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid cars are available in India
- Company is now ready to bring its budget-friendly EV to India
Its exact launch date has not been revealed. But it can be launched anytime within 2025. After launch, it will directly compete with Tata Pach EV and Hyundai’s upcoming Inster EV.
This will be the main car for the company’s electric vehicle lineup. Currently, only mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid are available in the company’s cars in India. The company is now ready to bring its budget-friendly EV to India.
Price and Features
- Motor will generate power up to 118 bhp and torque up to 294 Nm
- It will be an ideal choice for city-driving
- Price is expected to start from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Get automatic climate control, rear-view parking camera
- Cruise control, keyless entry, digital instrument cluster
- Wireless phone charging and 360° camera will be available
The motor that will be given in it will generate power up to 118 bhp and torque up to 294 Nm. It will be an ideal choice for city-driving. Its estimated price is expected to start from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).
In terms of features, notable features like automatic climate control, rear-view parking camera, cruise control, keyless entry, digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging and 360° camera will be available inside it.
