Toyota has unveiled the concept for its all-electric Corolla, one of its most popular and iconic models.
The car company unveiled plans for its new electric vehicle at the recent Japan Mobility Show, according to Electrek. The Corolla is not known as a particularly cool car, but it has a reputation for being reliable. However, the new designs for the electric Corolla seem to take the vehicle into the modern age. Toyota CEO Koji Sato said at the showroom that the new Corollas were “packed with inventions.”
“Let’s make beautiful cars that everyone will want to drive!” he added, per Electrek.
It is true that good design incentivizes consumers to buy a car, so this is an especially promising opportunity to attract new EV drivers.
The next generation Corolla has a sleek body with a minimalist high-tech dashboard. In addition to the technical and aesthetic advantages, EVs can save you time and money on maintenance compared to cars with internal combustion engines. One report found that charging an EV is less expensive than fueling a gas-powered car.
In addition, electric vehicles produce less heat-trapping carbon pollution than traditional cars. This helps to mitigate the effects of air pollution, which includes the supercharging of extreme weather events. Gas-powered cars also produce exhaust that can increase the risk of asthma, cancer, and heart disease. Some EV owners like to know that their cars are contributing to a healthier future.
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The concept of the new electric Toyota Corolla has not yet been sent into production. However, Electrek said that “the next-generation Corolla is expected to arrive with similar styling.”
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