Tokyo startup HW Electro introduces Puzzle, their electric Kei van concept.
The compact vehicle, measuring slightly over 11 feet in length and just under 5 feet in width, serves dual purposes for mobile vending and disaster relief. It includes sockets, USB ports, a WiFi transmitter, and a first aid kit hidden behind the front panels.
Solar panels will boost the charging capabilities.
The boxy shape is designed to optimize interior storage.
“The user-friendly interior layout differs from user to user. PUZZLE’s interior panels are made into pinboards, allowing you to flexibly arrange various interior parts as if you were arranging your own room. Even if one unit is used by multiple users, you can easily attach and remove the necessary kits wherever you like. Each driver can drive with the interior of their choice.”
While the company claims the Puzzle will be available in the ‘States in 2025, they’ve got a long way to go: “Plans are underway,” they write, “for a mass-produced model based on the concept car.” Unsurprisingly, no prices have been announced.
