EMT R&D Center Opens In Japan For Electric Vehicle Development

EMT Opens Dedicated Research Facility In Yokohama

The EMT R&D Center has been opened in Yokohama, Japan by EMT, the Japanese subsidiary of Electric Mobility Technology, to strengthen electric vehicle development activities. The facility is located in Kohoku Ward and will act as a core development site for understanding customer mobility requirements in Japan. Insights gathered from local users will be integrated into product planning, design, engineering, vehicle evaluation, and other development processes for future electric vehicles.

EMT was established with investment participation from Chery Automobile and Autobacs Seven. The new facility will support research and development operations in Japan, including product planning, benchmark testing, design specification definition, local adaptation testing, regulatory compliance and certification, vehicle quality assurance, market quality improvement, new model design, and related engineering activities.

Facility Capacity And Development Activities

The Yokohama facility includes an office area of 318.2 square meters and a workshop area of 238.6 square meters. The center has a capacity of up to 50 people and is designed to support engineering, testing, evaluation, and quality improvement activities required for vehicles developed specifically for the Japanese market.

The development center will enable faster integration of customer feedback and local market requirements into vehicle programs. Through localized testing, regulatory validation, and quality improvement activities, EMT aims to enhance the suitability of its electric vehicles for Japanese driving conditions and consumer expectations.

Future Electric Vehicle Launch Plans In Japan

EMT has introduced EMTA as a dedicated electric vehicle brand for the Japanese market and plans to launch four models in the future. The first model under this roadmap will be a kei-class electric vehicle scheduled for launch in 2027, with the newly established facility supporting its development and market preparation activities.

During the opening ceremony, EMT also announced that domestic field testing for the first kei-class EV is planned to begin in September. The testing program will provide practical operating data and customer insights to support final development stages before commercial introduction in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the EMT R&D Center?
The EMT R&D Center is designed to support electric vehicle development activities in Japan by combining customer insights, engineering capabilities, and localized testing processes. The facility will support product planning, vehicle evaluation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and future model development. It will also contribute to adapting electric vehicles for Japanese market requirements and mobility needs.

When will EMT launch its first kei-class EV model?
EMT plans to launch its first kei-class electric vehicle in 2027 as part of its Japanese market expansion strategy. The vehicle will be developed with support from the new Yokohama facility, while domestic field testing is scheduled to begin in September to collect operational feedback and improve vehicle readiness before launch.