(December 30, 2021) TOYOTA CITY, Japan — Toyota has announced that it will expand sales of the "C+ pod" ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to all corporate and municipal customers, and now the general public as well. The vehicle was launched for select corporate and municipal customers in December last year. All vehicles will be offered via lease contract, starting from Toyota vehicle dealers and Toyota Rental & Lease Agencies throughout Japan.

The C+ pod is an environmentally-friendly two-seater BEV.  Smaller than a mini-vehicle, it has been designed as a mobility option for a diverse group of daily users who frequently travel short distances with few passengers. This might include young, single new drivers, or older individuals who may be nervous about driving.

The C+ Pod is powered by a 12.3-horsepower motor with a maximum top speed of about 37 mph. It has a range of 93 miles on a charge. The C+ Pod has active driver assistance and provides a pre-collision feature to the urban model. This system is effective in suspecting and sensing vehicles and pedestrians both during the day and at night. The exterior of the C+ Pod features LED headlights and LED tail lamps while the panels are made of plastic in order to reduce the weight of the vehicle.

It has been well received by customers who have used it, especially for its ease of handling, environmental friendliness, and full range of safety and security features despite its ultra-compact body. Toyota is now ready to deliver the C+ pod to a wider range of customers, so it has decided to expand the sales target to all customers nationwide.

Toyota says it will continue to offer a diverse mobility lineup, including the C+ pod  to provide safe and secure mobility matched to the needs of customers no matter their stage of life or ability, from new daily drivers to the older drivers, and wheelchair users.