![]() ![]() Both OEMs believe fast charging can be reduced to ten minutes. While Toyota said at JMS that the technology would be introduced on a high-performance, limited-run car over a few years, Nissan claims twice the energy density of lithium-ion and a production cost of between $65-$75 per kWh by 2028. The luxurious Hyper Tourer (pictured above) is an MPV, important for the Japanese professional sector, reimagined around a skateboard platform with solid-state batteries. Nissan showcased a somewhat similar minivan. Its most exciting vision was the Kayoibako, a multifunctional zero-emission van, deployable as taxi or shop on wheels. Still, most BEV show stoppers from the Toyota group were concepts, like the Lexus LF-ZC, promising a next-generation platform, state-of-the-art software and a remarkable range of 1,000 kilometres from enhanced lithium-ion technology. Last year, Toyota sold 24,000 EVs globally. ![]() Toyota vowed to make up for lost momentum and projected a registration target of an annual 1.5 million battery-powered models by 2026, rising towards 3.5 million by the end of the decade. ![]() Swapping the label Motor for Mobility is a successful move, as the trade fair witnesses a record number of 475 participants, featuring robots, air and personal mobility and even an area zooming in on transport solutions after natural disasters. Whether the BEV share in Japanese fleets will ever rise above 50% remains the biggest question mark under the show’s spotlights, as the transition today is mainly driven by minicars or kei-EVs (the Nissan Sakura is the nation’s best-seller) while the rollout of charging infrastructure remains challenging in the strongly urbanised nation. The market penetration in 2022 did not exceed 1.7%. In a year-on-year comparison, sales of battery-powered cars are tripling in the Archipelago this year, but the absolute numbers remain modest. Yes, Japan is picking up on battery-powered cars and vans as they seek to catch up with competitor brands from abroad and try to shake off the image of sluggish EV adoption. Fleet Europe highlights the trends for fleet managers who want to tap into the future of transport and mobility in Japan. The focus of the reformed event, now dubbed Japan Mobility Show, lies on battery power, newcomers and - just like in the heydays - mind-boggling concepts. For the first time in four years, Japan hosts a motor show again. ![]()
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