Daihatsu Pico EV Concept

The third Daihatsu concept model heading to this year's edition of the Tokyo Motor Show is the PICO, a futuristic proposal for a diminutive two-seater EV commuter positioned between small cars and motorcycles.

At 2,400mm long, 1,000mm wide and 1,530mm tall with a wheelbase of 1,830mm, the Daihatsu concept is much smaller than the Smart Fortwo, yet it has space for two passengers sitting in tandem-style.

The driver and the passenger enter the vehicle simply by raising a protective bar than opens like a scissor-style door.

Other highlights include the LED panels incorporated on the protective bars as well as the front and rear ends of the car, and which display a variety of messages to warn pedestrian and other motorists on the road.

Daihatsu says that the PICO tips the scales at just 400kg (or about 880 pounds). .

The concept’s batteries can be charged in 2 hours and offer a driving range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) at speeds of up to 50km/h (31 km/h).