A small electric car with a scooter battery has been unveiled

MIH, backed by Foxconn, showcased Project X, a miniature electric vehicle powered by removable Gogoro scooter batteries, independent of traditional EV charging stations at a Japan show.

The Project X, a short, cute toy car, can accommodate a third person in the back, but the space is limited by two angled Gogoro battery slots.

MIH reports Project X can function as a driverless robotaxi with sliding doors for easy passenger access. The Gogoro scooter, with two batteries, has a range of around 160 km, though availability and battery usage are not specified.

Project X has the potential to revive the small electric vehicle segment, as automakers increasingly focus on bulky crossovers with large batteries.