Toyota Unveils FT-Me: Its Smallest Electric Car With Solar Panels

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Toyota has unveiled its smallest car yet, the FT-Me Concept, a fully electric microcar designed for urban mobility. With a futuristic aesthetic, the two-seater features angular lines, a wide bumper, and rounded headlights connected by a darkened strip. The vehicle is made using recycled materials to enhance sustainability and reduce emissions.

Measuring approximately 2.5 meters in length, the FT-Me is slightly larger than its main competitor, the Citroën Ami, which is 2.4 meters long. Its compact size makes it ideal for city driving and easy parking. Inside, the car continues its futuristic theme with a minimalist digital instrument panel. The passenger seat is removable, allowing for extra cargo space. Additionally, the rectangular steering wheel is designed for enhanced accessibility, and the car can be controlled using manual hand commands instead of foot pedals.

One of its standout features is the solar panel integrated into the roof, which can provide up to 30 km of additional range, depending on weather conditions. While Toyota has not disclosed the battery capacity, the estimated total range of the vehicle is around 100 km.

According to Stijn Peeters, head of Toyota’s New Mobility division, the company is studying large-scale production for the FT-Me Concept. He emphasized that there is a market for such vehicles and that Toyota can manufacture them at a lower cost. However, the brand has not yet confirmed a production timeline or the specific markets where the vehicle will be available.