The news comes just one day after parent company Toyota showcased its three-piece modular structure for EVs.
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Furthermore, Toyota said that the fast charge time will be reduced to approximately 20 minutes for a 10 to 80 percent top-up, while a cheaper lithium iron phosphate version will enable a driving range of over 372 miles all while costing 40 percent less than the pack that’s currently fitted to the bZ4X.
Regarding the modular body structure, Toyota showed a picture of a three-part structure which includes the electric motor, suspension, and steering in the front module, the battery pack in the middle section, and a second electric motor and suspension setup in the rear module. This approach, which also uses the company’s new giga-casting elements, “reduces processes and increases productivity.
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