Toyota Motor Corporation has begun sales of the all-new e-Palette, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) designed to support multiple mobility services.
The e-Palette offers a spacious interior, wide windows, and versatile design that make it more than just a transport solution. It can function as a shuttle bus, mobile store, service space, or entertainment hub—adapting to different needs throughout the day.
Key Features
Multi-Use Applications
- Works as a shuttle bus during peak hours.
- Operates as a store or service space while charging.
- Customizable interior for uses like:
- Entertainment vehicles with remote communication.
- Immersive sightseeing and sports-viewing experiences.
Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- Low floor and wide sliding doors for easy boarding.
- Electric ramp for wheelchair users, enabling independent access.
- Optional one-touch wheelchair fastening system for safety.
Automated Driving Capabilities
- Currently supports Level 2 automated driving.
- Targeting Level 4 autonomy by FY2027.
- Equipped with:
- Vehicle Control Interface (VCI) for seamless integration.
- Redundant systems for safety and reliability.
- Enables collaboration with operations management systems for smooth fleet use.
Advanced Equipment
- Steer-by-Wire system reduces driver effort and improves control.
- Unique cockpit design with advanced digital signage inside and outside.
- Cabin monitoring system to ensure safe boarding and door operation.
Charging and Power Supply
- Rapid charging: 80% in ~40 minutes (DC 90 kW).
- Standard charging: ~12 hours (AC 6 kW).
- Emergency power supply function when stationary.
Specifications
- Length / Width / Height: 4,950 × 2,080 × 2,650 mm
- Cabin space: 2,865 × 1,780 × 2,135 mm
- Weight: 2,950 kg
- Capacity: 17 occupants (4 seated + 12 standing + driver)
- Top speed: 80 km/h
- Range: ~250 km (WLTC equivalent)
- Battery: Lithium-ion, 72.82 kWh
- Motor Output: 150 kW, 266 Nm torque
- Turning radius: 6.5 m
Future Plans
Toyota will showcase the e-Palette at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO and Toyota Woven City, using it for shuttle services and mobile stores. Demonstrations with dealerships, municipalities, and partners will continue, leading up to the launch of Level 4 automated driving e-Palette models in FY2027.
With e-Palette, Toyota aims to build a mobility society where everyone enjoys the freedom to move, combining practical utility with emotional connection.