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Alistair Charlton

Toyota’s plans for downloadable driving characteristics have me excited for its future EVs

Toyota FT-Se electric concept car.

You’re probably familiar with how electric cars can receive over-the-air software updates like a smartphone. But what about the option to download new driving characteristics and engine sounds?

That’s exactly what Toyota has in mind for its future electric cars. Specifically, we’re talking about a new range of sporty EVs from Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division. They’re the ones responsible for the brilliant GR Yaris and GR86 petrol-powered sports cars, and they’ll be soon turning their hand to EVs like the FT-Se concept revealed in October and pictured above.

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