2003 Subaru B9 Concept

Designed for ease-of-parking urban use but with a sporty stance which hints at high-grip roadholding, the 2+2 R1e is shorter than conventional Japanese minicars.

It uses an Electric Vehicle power unit comprising a high-performance battery and advanced power control technology aimed at caring for the environment.

The light, compact, brushless motor uses a high-energy manganese lithium-iron battery which can be re-charged via a single-phase 200V AC outlet such as that used in the air-conditioning units of many Japanese homes.