Toyota iQ: Green Car of the Year goes electric

Toyota has announced that at the Geneva Motor Show next month it will unveil a fully-electric version of its award-winning iQ city car.

In comparison to the Nissan Leaf, the super-compact four-seater iQ will have a relatively a modest range of 65 miles, but a compact lithium-ion battery sandwiched beneath the floor will ensure that cabin space is not compromised.

The electric iQ is expected to available through a leasing programme from next year.

Green Car of the Year

The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) named the IQ Green Car of the Year 2010. The ETA examined over 5,000 cars and compared their power, emissions, fuel efficiency and the amount of noise they produce to create a definitive guide to buying the greenest vehicle

• Green Car Buyers Guide 2010