AutoElectric VehiclesToyota’s Kayoibako EV concept is a modular shipping container and people carrier in oneOne day it’s a mobile library, the next it is transporting the kids to soft playWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoElectric VehiclesToyota’s Kayoibako EV concept is a modular shipping container and people carrier in oneOne day it’s a mobile library, the next it is transporting the kids to soft playWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
One day it’s a mobile library, the next it is transporting the kids to soft play
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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When shopping for your next family vehicle, does the list of “must-haves” include the ability to transform your wheels into a mobile shop to serve the local community?
If the answer is a resounding “yes”, you might want to put pressure on Toyota to usher its latestelectric vehicleconcept into production.
That’s because the cute electric Kayoibako is based on Japanese shipping containers of the same name and can be configured with interchangeable interiors to meet different goods transportation needs.
The boxy design maximises on interior roominess, but also creates a funky and futuristic exterior design that wouldn’t look out of place on the set of Total Recall. But really, the true USP of the concept is its ability to change and adapt on demand.
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There is no official word on the electric propulsion system that will power it, but the concept imagery reveals an external power supply at the front, suggesting that Kayoibako can power tools, lights and charge devices on the go.
The fact some of the early imagery features off-grid campers suggests Toyota’s boxy design could also be fitted out with beds and cooking systems for that ultimate compact camper van experience.
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However, don’t expect it to pack the kitchen sink, as the exterior length is just 3,127mm, which is around the same size as the diminutive Kia Picanto. Or tiny, in other words.
The Kayoibako concept is just one of the many design studies Toyota and Lexus will reveal at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show, where it plans to show off everything from angular SUVs to potent two-seat sports cars.
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