Increasingly more proof is mounting that Toyota is critical about launching an electrical sports activities automotive.

After revealing what appeared like a contemporary MR2 powered by batteries with a idea in 2021, the automaker on Wednesday used the 2023 Tokyo auto present to roll out an advanced model of the idea boasting a accomplished inside.

Known as the FT-Se, the newest idea retains the mid-engine proportions of the sooner idea however adopts a brand new front-end design. It is also badged as a product from Gazoo Racing, suggesting Toyota’s official motorsport division helped with the event.

As revealed within the video beneath, the idea additionally boasts energetic aerodynamics, a yoke-style steering wheel (which suggests steer-by-wire know-how), and a trio of screens.

All Toyota has stated in regards to the idea is that it options “extremely responsive controls” distinctive to electrical autos, pointing to the kind of extremely exact torque vectoring programs that impartial management of electrical motors can ship. Toyota additionally stated the idea incorporates a extensive and low design that ought to additional assist its dealing with.

Past the ideas, Toyota has stated little or no about its electrical sports activities automotive plans. Nevertheless, Toyota Chairman—and former CEO—Akio Toyoda revealed earlier this yr that he is personally concerned within the growth of an electrical sports activities automotive for Toyota. He confirmed it will have a guide transmission (full with a clutch pedal) and generate engine sounds, although he additionally stated manufacturing hadn’t been permitted.

Whereas an electrical sports activities automotive for Toyota might not have been permitted but, Lexus has confirmed plans for an electrical supercar that will include a solid-state battery and sufficient efficiency to ship 0-60 mph acceleration within the low 2.0-second vary. The supercar is anticipated in showrooms later this decade.

Becoming a member of the FT-Se on Toyota’s stand on the Tokyo auto present are varied different EV ideas. These embrace a crossover referred to as the FT-3e, a mid-size pickup truck referred to as the EPU, and an SUV badged as a Land Cruiser.