Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will begin selling its e-Palette electric vehicle (EV) this September — a new generation of mobility designed primarily for transport, but also capable of delivering a variety of versatile experiences behind the wheel.
According to the company, e-Palette features a spacious interior and large windows that create an open and airy feel.
It is not intended solely as a means of transport, but also as a platform for diverse mobility services, such as a mobile shop or service space.
The vehicle incorporates a steer-by-wire system, which offers a new driving sensation while reducing the physical effort required from the driver, thereby easing their workload.
A uniquely shaped steering wheel has been adopted to create an advanced cockpit.
e-Palette is also equipped with digital signage systems both inside and outside the vehicle, capable of instantly displaying information depending on its usage.
Customers can customise the signage software to share any desired content.
Furthermore, e-Palette integrates standardised connections between its automated driving system and vehicle control systems. This integration supports safe driving and aligns with Toyota’s vision of autonomous mobility.
Additional safety features include assisted safe vehicle exit and an interior monitoring system that ensures surroundings are clear before the doors open.
The model has been designed with inclusivity in mind.
Height-adjustable features allow the floor to be lowered, and an electric ramp enables wheelchair users to board and disembark independently, even from kerbs up to 15 cm high.
In the near future, Toyota will showcase e-Palette at the Toyota Arena in Tokyo and surrounding areas, as well as at Woven City, where it will serve as both a transport solution and a mobile retail unit for various products.
Toyota also plans to conduct automated driving demonstrations in collaboration with dealerships, local authorities, and autonomous driving partners in different regions, with the aim of launching vehicles equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving systems by 2027.
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e-Palette integrates standardised connections between its automated driving system and vehicle control systems. This integration supports safe driving and aligns with Toyota’s vision of autonomous mobility.
