Toyota COMS

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Not to be confused with Toyota eCom.
Toyota COMS (TAK30)
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A second-generation COMS (B-COM trim)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota Auto Body
Also calledEveryday COMS (1st gen)
Production
  • 2000–2011 (1st gen)
  • 2012–present (2nd gen)
Assembly
  • Japan: Toyota, Aichi (1st gen)
  • Japan: Kariya, Aichi (1st & 2nd gen)
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 2 x 2 kW PMSM (1st gen) 
  • 5 kW PMSM (2nd gen)
TransmissionSingle gear
BatteryLead acid batteries (1st & 2nd gen)
Electric range
  • 35 km (22 mi)–45 km (28 mi) (manufacturer estimate, 1st gen)
  • 50 km (31 mi) (JC08, 2nd gen)

The Toyota COMS is a single-seater electric kei car produced by Toyota Auto Body. The first generation was introduced by Araco in 2000.[1] In 2012, Toyota Auto Body launched a second generation. COMS is an acronym for Chotto Odekake Machimade Suisui (ちょっとおでかけ街までスイスイ, a smooth little escape to the city).[2]

History and technical details[]

First generation[]

First-generation COMS

The first-generation COMS was introduced by Araco in June 2000.[1] It has resin bodywork[1][3] and an aluminium frame to reduce weight (270 kilogrames). The estimated maximum range is between 35 and 45 kilometres, and the battery is fully charged in 8, 10,[3] or 13 hours using a 100 V home grid. The battery pack is made up of six 12 V lead acid batteries[3] (32 Ah for the 35 kilometres range models, 52 Ah for the 45 kilometres models).[4] The car has two electric motors built into the rear wheels[3] that deliver 2 kilowatts (2.7 PS) each, and drum brakes on both axles.[4] It has a maximum speed of 50 km/h.[3][4]

The car has two trims: basic (with roof) and open (without roof).[3] The basic trim has two models: AK10E and AK15E. The open has a single model, AK11E. The AK15E is the only with a 45 kilometres range.[4] This generation sold about 2,000 units.[5]

Second generation[]

A showcar of the second generation COMS was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show,[5] with the production version being introduced by Toyota Auto Body in July 2012. The car has a full-charge range of 50 kilometres under JC08, and fully charges in about 6 hours using a 100 V home grid. It has a maximum speed of 60 km/h. The motor delivers a power of 5 kilowatts (6.8 PS) to the rear wheels[2] and has a torque of 40 newton-metres (30 lb⋅ft).[6] The battery pack is a lead acid one of 12 V, 52 Ah.[2]

The second-generation COMS also has various comfort improvements compared to its predecessor: a more comfortable ride, a driving position comparable to that of a mid-size car, and a turning radius of 3.2 metres. The car suspension is made up of MacPherson struts in the front and a beam axle in the rear. Its brakes are discs in the front and drums in the rear. The car only has one seat, but there were plans to install an extra seat and seat belt in the cargo area that would "[convert] the COMS into a two-passenger vehicle allowed on public roads."[5] The car frame is made up of steel.[2]

This generation is offered in two trims: P-COM for individuals and B-COM for business. B-COM has three body variations: delivery, deck, and basic.[2] The P-COM has a weight of 420 kilogrames, while the B-COM has a weight between 420 and 430 kilogrames.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "1km=1円!? トヨタ系部品メーカーのアラコ、電気自動車を発売" [1km=1 yen !? Toyota-affiliated parts maker Araco launches electric vehicle] (in Japanese). Response.jp. 30 May 2000. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Tanikawa, Kiyoshi (2 July 2012). "トヨタ車体、補助金込みで60万円以下の1人乗り超小型EV「コムス」" [Toyota Auto Body, one-seater ultra-compact EV "COMS", for 600,000 yen or less including subsidies]. Car Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "アラコ エブリデー コムス" [Araco Everyday COMS]. Motor Days (in Japanese). 12 May 2001. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Toyota Auto Body EV COMS. Owner's manual (in Japanese), Toyota Auto Body, p. 31
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Toyota Launching Ultracompact COMS EV in Japan". Electriccarsreport.com. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Toyota Auto Body COMS. P-COM/B-COM. Owner's manual (in Japanese), Toyota Auto Body, p. 67

External links[]

Official website

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