Toyota has unveiled the FT-Me concept, an ultra-compact electric vehicle. It has just two seats, takes up half a parking space, and features a design that helps the driver navigate busy city traffic.
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Toyota realized that the company needed to adapt to the specifics of urban conditions, where compact vehicles are the most convenient. The Toyota FT-Me is 2.5 m long, weighs 425 kg, and has a top speed of 45 km/h. According to French regulations, the car meets the Voiture Sans Permis class, meaning that it can be driven without a driver’s license from the age of 14. The battery provides the Toyota FT-Me with a range of 100 km, and a solar panel on the roof can increase this figure by another 30 km if the car stands in the sun’s rays all day.
The passenger seat is removable – you can put a folding wheelchair or bicycle in the cabin instead; for people with disabilities, it is possible to switch to fully manual control. With the passenger seat removed, a box up to 1.6 m long can be loaded through the trunk door. A 360° view helps to maneuver freely in the city traffic. The small car will be useful in courier service or in car rental service. Technical characteristics of the Toyota FT-Me are not specified, as well as the estimated cost of the model, if, of course, it goes into mass production.
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