Toyota FT-EV II Concept
October 21, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
More and more compact city all electric vehicles are emerging, Subaru has the Stella, Mitsubishi has the i-Miev, Nissan has the Leaf and now Toyota is showing off the FT-EV II.
A compact electric vehicle designed primarily to drive short distances in city environments, the FT-EV II is founded on the concept of a “future mobility society in which EVs are common, and means of transport are divided according to purpose”. Sounds like a setting for a cool science fiction movie.
Despite its ultra-small size, with body more compact than the “iQ”, it can still seat four. It’s completely driven via a drive-by-wire system connected to a joystick that controls the accelerator, brakes and steering wheel; Toyota says this allows for more room as there are no pedals.
Other cool features include see-through LED rear combination taillights, electric sliding doors on both sides.
The FT-EV II has a top speed of around 100km/h and can travel at least 90km on fully charged battery. There is no official word yet on how long it takes the battery to charge.
FT-EV II Concept dimensions:
Length 2,730 mm
Width 1,680 mm
Height 1,490 mm
Wheelbase 1,900 mm
Seating 4
Print it: 
Massive legroom in the front, and the retro speedo and gauges are a nice touch.
It seems to me that every car producers are into electric concept cars lately…It looks good though. Great features too.
Would rather have the Trabant instead of this anyday.
BUT……. that interior is seriously cool. Makes a star trec set look retro!