If there were ever a vehicle that embodied the term “crossover” this is it. The Me.We (named for its mission to make life better for both the individual and global community) is a design that seeks to solve several problems facing both consumers and the environment.
Just about anyone will tell you they’d be interested in a vehicle that not only has a lot of room for their stuff but also gets good gas mileage. For starters, the Me.We is an electric car, powered by four electric motors—one in each wheel—with batteries stored in the floor. Thanks to those independent motors, the Me.We’s can operate in two-wheel or four-wheel-drive modes.
In terms of instrumentation, Toyota kept it very basic, but in a very clever way. A single display sits above the steering wheel indicating speed, journey information and battery charge. As for navigation and controlling the climate and music in the car, that’s handled via the driver’s smartphone which can be docked in the steering wheel.
But this is where the concept really shines. More than ever, versatile vehicle designs are in high demand. The Me.We combines design elements and functionality of not only an electric car but also a pickup truck and a convertible.
The car features minimal and very thin bench-style seats. The back bench can actually be folded and then slid beneath the front one. You can even remove the back seat completely. That leaves the same amount of room as the bed of a small pickup for hauling.
And if the cabin is full of people, you can always stow luggage and other things on the roof beneath the Me.We’s built-in weatherproof neoprene cover that folds out.
