Sharp reveals electric people mover for 2027 launch

Japanese electronics company Sharp is set to enter the electric vehicle market with the LDK+ concept, a compact electric people mover that will debut at this week’s 2025 Tokyo Motor Show.

The LDK+ marks Sharp’s transition from consumer electronics and whiteware into mobility, following a similar path to fellow Japanese brand Sony. The concept is designed around the theme “Part of your home”, with Sharp envisioning the vehicle as both transport and a living space.

When parked, the LDK+ can double as a study or mini home theatre, blurring the line between car and home appliance. The cabin features rotating front seats, a central table with an integrated projector, and a retractable display for streaming movies or video calls.

The vehicle integrates Sharp’s artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, enabling it to communicate with smart home systems, solar panels, and home batteries.

Built on proven platform

While drivetrain and battery details remain undisclosed, the LDK+ rides on Foxconn’s Model A platform. Foxconn, the manufacturing partner responsible for Apple’s iPhones, has recently expanded into EV production and developed a range of modular architectures for automotive brands.

The platform is also being used by Mitsubishi, which will use Foxconn’s Model B architecture for its next electric vehicle.

Sharp plans to launch the production version of the LDK+ during the 2027 financial year, which runs from April 2027 to March 2028. The company aims to sell around 9000 units annually in Japan.

Rather than building a traditional dealer network, Sharp is exploring alternative retail channels and may leverage its existing electronics sales infrastructure.

The LDK+ represents Sharp’s vision for the future of mobility – an EV that functions as much as a home extension as a vehicle, merging the brand’s technology expertise with a new approach to personal transport.