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The Toyota COMS is a single-seater electric microcar produced by Toyota Auto Body. The first generation was produced by Araco in 2000.[3] In 2012, Toyota Auto Body launched a second generation.

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)[1][2]
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)

COMS is an acronym for Chotto Odekake Machimade Suisui (ちょっとおでかけ街までスイスイ),[4] 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.[3]

The car has a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).[5][6] Its estimated maximum range is 35 or 45 kilometres depending on specs, and the battery is fully charged in 8, 10,[5] or 13 hours using a 100 V home grid. The battery pack is made up of six 12 V lead-acid batteries,[5] 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.[6] The car has two hub motors, each capable of 2 kW (2.7 PS), in the rear wheels,[5] and drum brakes on both axles.[6] It utilizes resin bodywork[3][5] 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).[5] 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[6]). The open trim has a single model, the AK11E.

This generation sold about 2,000 units.[7]

Second generation

A show car of the second-generation COMS was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show,[7] 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 (37 mph). The single motor delivers a power of 5 kilowatts (6.8 PS) to the rear wheels,[4] with a torque output of 40 N⋅m (30 lb⋅ft).[8] The 12 V lead-acid battery pack has a capacity of 52 Ah.[4] 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 larger car, and a turning radius of 3.2 metres. The car frame is made up of steel.[4] The car's suspension is made up of MacPherson struts in the front and a beam axle in the rear, with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.

While the production car only has one seat, 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."[7]

This generation is offered in two trims: the P-COM for individual use and the B-COM for business use. The B-COM has three body variations: delivery, deck, and basic.[4] The P-COM has a weight of 420 kg (930 lb), while the B-COM has a weight of 420–430 kg (930–950 lb).[8]

In Indonesia, the COMS is only used as a rental car for tourists in Nusa Dua, Bali, alongside the Toyota C+pod.[9]

See also

• Toyota i-Road

References

External links

Official website

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