Toyota has started selling the Pixis Van BEV—a fully electric version of the popular commercial kei van for everyday work and last-mile delivery in Japanese cities.

Despite its compact size (length 1,920 mm, width 1,270 mm), the Pixis Van BEV has a range of up to 257 km. Toyota says this range is enough for a full workday without recharging. The electric motor makes trips quiet and smooth, which is especially important during work early in the morning or late at night in residential areas.

The model was jointly developed by Toyota, Suzuki, and Daihatsu with the participation of CJPT. The e-SMART ELECTRIC powertrain consists of a rear-mounted eAxle module with an integrated motor, inverter, and reducer. The system power is 47 kW, and the torque is 126 Nm. A 36.6 kWh lithium-ion battery is installed under the floor, which lowers the center of gravity and improves stability.

The van supports fast charging: up to 80% in about 50 minutes, and from a standard 6 kW charger in about six hours. Standard equipment includes an external power source with a capacity of 1,500 W (AC 100 V), allowing you to connect tools and equipment. A Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) function is also provided for supplying electricity to the home during outages.

The starting price of the Toyota Pixis Van BEV in Japan is 3,146,000 yen (about €17,122) with taxes. The company plans to sell an average of 50 such vehicles per month, targeting small businesses and delivery services transitioning to electric vehicles.

Source: Toyota

Евгений Ушаков
Evgenii Ushakov
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