Toyota Kayoibako EV concept is an extremely versatile minivan
Toyota has revealed another concept vehicle that will be displayed at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota unveiled the Kayoibako, a boxy, tiny electric vehicle design that it believes will be able to meet the demands of many people living in cities, including small enterprises, shuttle services, and last-mile freight delivery organizations.
According to Toyota, the term "Kayoibako" derives from the world of shipping containers and refers to adjustable containers that can handle interchangeable inserts, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
This design is 3,990mm long, 1,790mm broad, and 1,855mm tall. With a towering posture, single-box dimensions, a split front windshield, futuristic LEDs, sliding doors, and small windows, the external design is quite straightforward. Toyota has effectively merged the headlights and badging into an extra glass panel on the front end, supplementing the tiny windscreen. While the side rear windows are somewhat narrow, the glass top panels enable natural light to enter the interior.
The Kayoibako was created to communicate with smart grids and other technologies that do more than simply get you from point A to point B. This might entail effective last-mile logistics or even a mobile shop with built-in product display shelves in a commercial scenario. The van is designed to be highly customizable for personal usage, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. No issues with wheelchair accessibility. Off-roading is apparently an option too.
The interior and how it adjusts to diverse use-case circumstances are the concept's highlights. Toyota's "ultra expandable" design allows the single-seater cabin to be customized for commercial or personal usage, fitting various types of shelving, boxes, or extra seating in the cargo space. Additionally, sophisticated software may integrate it with "smart grids and other intelligent social systems."
The Kayoibako foregoes physical mirrors in favour of cameras, which might be justified on a delivery vehicle that must fit into narrow spaces. These mirrors are included in the ultrawide dash display of the Kayoibako.
Toyota has not provided any information, therefore we are uncertain of critical parameters such as battery capacity, charging durations, performance, and economy. However, according to Toyota's most recent statement, the Kayoibako may be equipped with sophisticated solid-state batteries.
If the Kayoibako isn't your thing, Toyota plans to reveal two additional electric ideas, one of which is a sports vehicle, during the Japan Mobility Show.
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