Toyota has supplied new photographs and particulars for its FT-Se idea that debuted in October on the 2023 Tokyo auto present.

The idea represents the most recent evolution of Toyota’s growth of an electrical sports activities automotive, which the automaker continues to be contemplating for manufacturing.

The idea, whose identify stands for “Future Toyota Sports activities electrical,” is a compact two-seater measuring 172 inches lengthy and sitting simply 48 inches tall. A beneficiant 74.6-inch width creates a robust stance that visually alludes to the automotive’s sharp dealing with traits.

Toyota hasn’t revealed any particulars on the powertrain, other than the idea utilizing next-generation batteries. Toyota mentioned the batteries allow a skinny pack that is additionally vitality dense, and this has helped to scale back weight in comparison with present EVs. Elements reminiscent of the electrical drive system, transmission, and air conditioner have all been shrunk and weight as properly, the automaker mentioned.

Toyota FT-Se idea

Inside, a low sprint helps enhance visibility. The cabin design additionally incorporates a yoke-style steering wheel (which suggests steer-by-wire know-how), a trio of screens, and pads to guard the knees of the motive force and passenger throughout exhausting cornering.

Toyota nonetheless hasn’t mentioned a lot relating to manufacturing plans for an electrical sports activities automotive. Nonetheless, Chairman—and former CEO—Akio Toyoda revealed earlier this yr that he is personally concerned within the growth of an electrical sports activities automotive for Toyota. He confirmed it might have a guide transmission (full with a clutch pedal) that depends on software program management of the electrical drive system to simulate the texture of substances modifications and generate corresponding engine sounds, although he additionally mentioned manufacturing hadn’t been accredited.

Whereas an electrical sports activities automotive for Toyota might not have been accredited but, Lexus has confirmed plans for an electrical supercar which will include a solid-state battery and sufficient efficiency to ship 0-60 mph acceleration within the low 2.0-second vary. The supercar is anticipated in showrooms later this decade and also will function the software-enabled guide transmission.