Toyota adds a BEV to its Pixis Van lineup

Toyota has added a battery electric vehicle (BEV) to its lineup of Pixis Van kei commercial vehicles in Japan.

This model aims to fully meet customer needs by retaining its excellent usability, including large cargo capacity and effortless loading, while delivering powerful, smooth, and quiet driving performance.

The Pixis Van BEV comes with a 36.6kWh battery that allows it to achieve a cruising range of 257km per charge

The Pixis Van BEV is equipped with the e-Smart Electric BEV system, which sees the rear wheels feature an eAxle that integrates the motor, inverter, and reduction gear, providing a maximum output of 47kW and 126Nm of torque. It also has a 36.6kWh lithium-ion battery that allows it to achieve a cruising range of 257km per charge and reach 80% of full charge in about 50 minutes with DC fast charging.

Inside, usability and comfort have been enhanced with features like automatic air conditioning, an active multi-information metre that clearly displays battery level and power usage, as well as USB outlets for charging smartphones and other devices.

The Pixis Van BEV has a load capacity of 350kg and a loading space measuring 1,920mm long, 1,270mm wide, and 1,250mm tall

The Pixis Van BEV comes with two package options: Labour-saving and Visibility assistance. The former offers features such as a keyless entry system, easy closer mechanism for both sliding doors, and rear glass with pop-up mechanism, among others, while the latter features a smart inner mirror and back monitor.

Toyota has also said that the Pixis Van BEV is now available for sale in Japan.