2013 Toyota EV P002 Race Car Ready For Pikes Peak

Toyota sets a goal to improve on last year's record-breaking electric race car, which will tackle next month's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. 2013 Toyota EV P002 Race Car will be more powerful than its predecessor delivering combined maximum power of 544 hp (400kW).

The peak torque from the advanced electric motors now is 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) and it is delivered through a single-gear transmission. In addition, the engineers have sharpened the aerodynamics of the radical-based chassis of this race car.

What is more, this fully electric drivetrain maintains full power even in the thin mountain air.

The Pikes Peak climb begins at an altitude of 2,862 metres and finishes at 4,300 metres - all of which is now fully paved.

Toyota utilized off-board battery-to-battery charging technology, including a Schneider Electric EVlink™ DC Charger, to charge the EV P002 from the mountainside, where there is no reliable connection to the power grid.

Mounted in the rear of a Toyota HiAce, the TMG DC Quick Charger includes a 42 kWh lithium-ion battery, which can be charged directly from the AC power grid. The TMG DC Quick Charger is an independent source of power for rapid recharging in any location, which makes it the perfect solution for electric motorsport.

The vehicle will be driven this year by New Zealander Rod Millen, who has set multiple records at Pikes Peak and has competed regularly in Toyota machinery.

Source: Toyota