The Japanese company HW Electro has the ambition to become the country’s first major manufacturer of electric Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), a plan that starts with the commercialization of the ingenious Puzzle from 2025. Measuring only 3.39 m in length, 1.47 m in width, and 1.92 m in height, the Puzzle is no larger than a Fiat 500, fitting into the segment of Japanese “kei cars,” with its “square” shape and flat surfaces, allowing some of the external panels to be interchangeable, thus reducing costs and waste.
With only two seats and a maximum load capacity of 350 kg (the limit imposed by the electric motorization), the Puzzle is designed to meet the challenges that modern cities pose to delivery services. But not only that. The side panels of the front part open to allow access to various vehicle utilities, such as power sources, USB ports, internet connectivity, and an emergency first aid kit, including a crowbar that, according to the company, can be used to solve other types of problems.
The Puzzle is designed to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters, incorporating photovoltaic panels on the roof to ensure system power supply even during prolonged power cuts. Although the company has not provided detailed specifications, it is known that the Puzzle will have a lithium iron phosphate battery, offering an electric range of about 200 km.
