Toyota Reveals Electric HiAce Concept at 2023 Japan Mobility Show

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• The concept vehicle has a single seat, which aids in providing more cargo space.
• The HiAce BEV model has a special loading cart and flat floor.

Toyota showcased the HiAce BEV model at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota is rapidly entering the EV market, and it has now unveiled the electric HiAce Concept. A subordinate of Toyota Motors Known as Toyota Autobody, which oversees the company's commercial vans and cars, revealed this new electric van at the ongoing event. Along with the EV concept, Toyota unveiled a Land Cruiser Prado and a concept sports car SUV. The Electric HiAce Concept displays Toyota’s vision for upcoming urban delivery vehicles.

The HiAce Concept comes with a cargo-centric design. The HiAce BEV model has a special loading cart and flat floor, which makes loading of the goods convenient. The van is designed to carry objects up to 3.47 metres long. The electric van comes with a splendid design that makes it suitable to carry out delivery tasks in urban and rural areas. The HiAce Concept can boost a turning radius of 5.48 metres. In congested urban areas, the turning radius of 5.48 metres enhances the movability of the electric van. The new electric van provides a peek into the better future of rural and urban delivery.

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The Toyota Electric HiAce Concept comes with cutting-edge technology and features to provide route optimization. This route optimization makes sure that the delivery routes are well structured to save energy and time. The concept vehicle has a single seat, which aids in providing more cargo space. Powertrain details have not been revealed by Toyota. The company said that this new electric van is very handy, as it can be employed as a tourist van and can also be used for public services.

Toyota has not confirmed the exact launch date of the Electric HiAce Concept, but it may be launched in 2025. The Japanese manufacturer is planning to introduce their upcoming generation of EVs in 2026, and the launch of the new electric van will align with these next-generation EVs. Toyota is dedicated to bringing more electric vehicles to the market. By revealing the Electric HiAce Concept, the company is stepping into the world of electric mobility. The company is getting ready to launch ten battery electric vehicle (BEV) variants by 2026.