Toyota has unveiled the FT-Me, a tiny electric vehicle with big potential for urban logistics. Designed to navigate Europe’s busy city streets, this concept car offers a new take on compact, versatile transport that will be ideal for some small businesses and last-mile deliveries.

Measuring just 2.5 metres long, the FT-Me is perfect for squeezing into tight city parking spots, taking up just half of a standard space, or a third if you can park sideways in a bay. That kind of manoeuvrability will be a boon for businesses needing to park close to delivery drop-offs.

While technically a light quadricycle, Toyota refers to it as a “micro car”, highlighting its flexibility. Inspired by helmet design, it’s built to convey safety while staying stylish with a black and white exterior.

Built for business flexibility

The FT-Me isn’t just for personal transport. Its adaptable design adds a practical edge for small businesses and urban couriers. While it comes as a two-seater, the lightweight passenger seat can be removed to create a 1.6-metre-long storage space — perfect for carrying small cargo loads, parcels, or tools.

Access is controlled via a smartphone app, and business owners can set restrictions for multiple users, helping to manage who drives the vehicle and when. It’s operated with a square, almost yoke-like steering wheel, and in keeping with Toyota’s “mobility for everyone” mantra, it can be driven entirely by hand, making it accessible for drivers with disabilities.

Toyota FT-Me interior
Toyota FT-Me boot cargo area

Sustainable and efficient

Sustainability is key to the FT-Me’s design. Built from 90% recycled materials, it aims to reduce its carbon footprint by up to 90% compared to traditional city vehicles. It also promises to be impressively efficient, using three times less energy per mile than larger electric vehicles.

For those short urban hops, the roof-mounted solar panel can add up to 19 miles of range per day — enough to cover many local deliveries without plugging in. Toyota also claims that the FT-Me will be affordable, easy to maintain, and will offer the best residual values in its class.

Toyota FT-Me rear view

Toyota FT-Me pricing and availability

While it’s currently a concept, a near-identical production version is expected “very soon”. We expect pricing to be competitive with the £7,954 Citroen Ami with a Cargo conversion, positioning the FT-Me as an affordable solution for businesses needing a flexible, low-maintenance option for city-based deliveries.

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