1985 Daihatsu BCX-5 Concept

The 1985 Daihatsu BCX-5 Concept was an electric commuter car prototype to be operated on a car-sharing basis activated by a credit card. It took 25 or so years for such schemes to become a reality. It was presented at the 1985 Tokyo Motor Show.

Engine & performance:

• Type: 150Ah batteries

• Power: 4.7 Kw

• Top speed: 50 km/h

Dimensions:

• Length: 2700 mm

• Width: 1300 mm

• Height: 1800 mm

• Weight: 720 kg

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