We know that Toyota will have its small electric car go on sale in the US in 2012 but understandably, the carmaker has chosen to keep mum about the details. To get an idea of how it will appear, let’s take a look at the Toyota FT-EV II Concept displayed at the ongoing Tokyo Motor Show for clues.

FT-EV II (for Future Toyota Electric Vehicle) is seen to be a compact, glassy, short distance electric commuter. The FT-EV II is clearly based on an iQ but at 2730 mm end to end, the concept car is shorter. What makes the FT-EV II have the ability to carry 4 people is its 1680 mm width and 1490 mm height. For easy entry and exit, Toyota installed twin electric sliding doors. Continued after the jump!

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After the spiritual successor of AE86, the Toyota FT-86 Concept, the Japanese manufacturer also revealed the FT-EV II Concept a.k.a. Future Toyota Electric Vehicle which will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show. This represents the “second part” of the FT-EV Concept trilogy unveiled at this year’s North American International Auto Show.

Designed to be a vehicle used for short distances, the new car is even shorter than the current version of the iQ minicar, measuring 2730 mm in length, 1680 mm in width and 1490 mm height. Capable to carry four people, the new car features twin electric sliding doors and represents the plans for the upcoming small city electric vehicle that the Japanese manufacturer aims to bring it on the market by 2012. The FT-EV II is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack found under the floor capable to offer a range of 56 miles and a top speed around 62 mph, enough we’d say for a crowded city. The most interesting fact is that the car comes without pedals for acceleration and braking… everything is solved now using a joystick, featuring drive-by-wire technology. Photo gallery after the jump!

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