The ultra-compact, two-seater BEV is specifically designed to meet the daily mobility needs of customers who make regular, short-distance trips, such as the elderly, newly-licensed drivers, or business-people visiting local customers.

It can be driven a range of approximately 100km on a single charge, reach a maximum speed of 60km/h, and features an extremely short turning radius.

Toyota is also pairing its planned 2020 launch of the ultra-compact BEV with a new business model that aims to promote the wider adoption of BEVs.

This includes examining every step of the battery's life, from manufacture through sale, resale or re-use, and recycling to maximise its value. In the near term, Toyota will focus on expanded leasing initiatives designed to recapture used batteries for evaluation and re-use them as appropriate in pre-owned vehicles, as service parts, or even in non-automotive applications. Toyota is also developing peripheral services for BEVs such as recharging stations and insurance.

Toyota's ultra-compact BEV will be exhibited at the Future Expo special exhibition of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show from 24 October to 4 November 2019.