TOKYO : Toyota unveiled a Lexus concept car with a roughly 1,000 kilometre range on Wednesday that it aims to roll out by 2026, part of the Japanese automaker's strategic pivot to EVs reliant on advanced battery technology.
The LF-ZC concept car, which debuted at the Japan Mobility Show, uses"prismatic, high-performance" batteries that achieve around twice the range of conventional EVs - or around 1,000 kilometres .
The world's top-selling automaker announced in June an ambitious plan to ramp up in battery EVs, including the launch of the next-generation lithium-ion batteries that offer longer ranges and quicker charging. The low-sitting LF-ZC sports an expansive cockpit and uses advanced AI technology that Toyota has dubbed"Butler". The AI system is able to identify preferences that drivers may not be aware of themselves, Toyota said.