Small, but big. Toyota unveiled at the Kenshiki Forum in Brussels the FT-Me, an innovative concept that represents a vision of all-electric micro-mobility and is intended to combine careful design with an affordable price. Inspired in style by a motorbike helmet and in design by the alternative mobility solutions created by Toyota for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024, the FT-Me aims to respond to the evolving needs of city dwellers and the challenges of modern urban environments.
The FT-Me is a compact yet spacious two-seater, measuring less than two and a half metres in length. Its design emphasises manoeuvrability, taking up only half of a parking space, and even a third in the case of perpendicular parking. The styling of the vehicle, inspired by a jet helmet, combines the contrast of black and white to convey a sense of safety, robustness and lightness. The FT-Me offers accessible mobility for people with an A licence, including 14-year-olds in some markets.
Toyota’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the design of the FT-Me. The vehicle uses recycled materials, aiming for a 90 per cent reduction in the carbon footprint for production and development compared to current urban vehicles. The FT-Me’s efficient propulsion system consumes three times less energy per kilometre than a high-capacity battery electric car. In addition, the FT-Me features state-of-the-art technology with a solar panel roof that can recharge the main battery, adding 20 to 30 kilometres of range per day in urban settings.
