Electric Vehicle (EV) Cost of Ownership
Electric cars are now more affordable, as witnessed by the recent spike in gas prices. In addition to the tax credits that help make these cars more accessible and less expensive, many manufacturers have come out with new models that offer a more extended range of travel which ultimately reduces owners' charging costs.
Toyota calls their electric vehicle lineup its "electric vehicle" lineup. Fans of the brand will find it a fitting label and one that includes some of the most timeless Toyota electric powertrain technology of the century (so far). Unlike most automakers, Toyota believes in injecting its technology around existing vehicles and brand new ones. They feature hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and all-electric models.
Toyota unveiled 15 futuristic concept cars at the Tokyo motor show to promote environmentally friendlier vehicles and technology. One of these 15 cars is called the Concept-i, which appears sleek and silent like the other vehicles, but with a difference. The car's exterior communicates with its driver and passengers, making "empathetic communication possible on a completely new level."