Toyota COMS

Toyota COMS
A second-generation COMS (B-COM trim)
Overview
Manufacturer - Toyota Auto Body
Also called - Everyday COMS (1st gen) / CU Toyota Ha:mo (2nd gen; Thailand)
Production - 2000-2011 (1st gen) / 2012-present (2nd gen)
Assembly - Japan: Toyota, Aichi (1st gen) / Japan: Kariya, Aichi (1st & 2nd gen)
Body and chassis
Class - Microcar
Body style - 2-door hatchback
Layout - Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor - 2 x 2 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor (1st gen) / 5 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor (2nd gen)
Transmission - Single gear
Battery - Lead-acid batteries
Electric range - 35 km (22 mi) ... 45 km (28 mi) (manufacturer estimate, 1st gen) / 50 km (31 mi) (JC08, 2nd gen)
Dimensions
Curb weight - 270 kg (595 lb) (1st gen) / 420-430 kg (926-948 lb) (2nd gen)

The Toyota COMS is a single-seater electric microcar produced by Toyota Auto Body. The first generation was introduced by Araco in 2000. 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), which roughly translates to "a smooth little excursion to the city".

History and technical details

First generation
The first-generation COMS was introduced by Araco in June 2000.
The car has a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Its estimated maximum range is 35 or 45 kilometres depending on specs, and the battery is fully charged in 8, 10, or 13 hours using a 100 V home grid. The battery pack is made up of six 12 V lead-acid batteries, which provide 32 Ah of power for the 35-kilometre (22 mi) range models and 52 Ah of power for the 45-kilometre (28 mi) range models. The car has two hub motors, each capable of 2 kW (2.7 PS), in the rear wheels, and drum brakes on both axles. It utilises resin bodywork and an aluminium frame to reduce weight to 270 kg (600 lb).
The COMS has two trims: basic (with a roof) and open (without a roof). The basic trim has two models, the AK10E and AK15E (the latter of which is the only model with a 45-kilometre (28 mi) range). The open trim has a single model, the AK11E.
This generation sold about 2,000 units.

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