AIM EVM

Japanese engineering company AIM, best known for its EV Sport 01, has unveiled a new compact electric vehicle called the EVM — a quirky two-seater city car that blends design cues from European heavy quadricycles and Chinese micro-EVs.

The EVM was designed by SN Design Platform, led by former Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura. Its styling draws inspiration from the Shisa, a guardian spirit of Okinawa. The car features soft, rounded shapes, minimal overhangs, and large circular headlights reminiscent of wide, expressive eyes. A removable targa-style roof — made of two panels that stow neatly in the rear — adds a playful, open-air element to the design.

Smaller than a classic Smart ForTwo, the AIM EVM measures just 2,485 mm long, 1,295 mm wide (without mirrors), and 1,560 mm tall. Despite its compact size, it weighs only 646 kg and offers space for two occupants and their luggage.

Inside, the EVM includes a 7-inch central infotainment screen, two digital gauges, and a few physical controls for key functions. Power comes from a single 14 kW (19 hp) electric motor with 70 Nm of torque. In line with Japan’s “Ultra-Compact Mobility” regulations, the car is restricted to urban environments — with a top speed of 60 km/h and no highway use allowed.

The 10 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery delivers up to 120 km (75 miles) of range. Charging from a 200V outlet takes about five hours, and the car includes an external power outlet as standard equipment.

Sales will begin this summer in Okinawa, with plans to expand across Japan. The starting price is set at ¥1,900,000 (approximately $12,500), and AIM aims to sell around 1,000 units annually.