- Sharp’s LDK+ concept EV is a minivan designed as an “extended living room” with rotating seats.
- Equipped with a 65-inch screen and solar panels, the Sharp LDK+ aims for off-grid versatility.
- Developed with Foxconn, the concept features AI-driven comforts and multi-functional interiors.
Japanese electronics giant Sharp decided to dabble in cars with its new EV concept developed alongside tech manufacturing titan Foxconn. Enter the Sharp LDK+, a fully electric minivan that seems to believe it’s a living room on wheels, complete with a configurable rear area that tries to make road trips a homey affair.
Sharp describes the LDK+ as an “extended living room” packed with its latest tech. The exterior, however, is underwhelming—single-box proportions and a cab-over design reminiscent of commercial vans. With its silver finish, boxy shape, and rounded edges, the LDK+ could easily be mistaken for a high-tech home appliance, an impression only reinforced by the prominent Sharp logo on the front.
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The more intriguing aspect of the concept lies behind its large sliding doors. The rear bench seats can rotate by 180 degrees, transforming the cabin into a cozy room. The side windows feature liquid crystal shutters for privacy, with an AI-backed system automatically adjusting the lighting and the temperature according to the preferences of the occupants.
A massive 65-inch display is mounted behind the tailgate, perfect for watching movies, or organizing video calls with your loved ones. The same space can be configured as a children’s play area, or as a private office for remote work with the help of a sliding table.
The concept sits on an “EV open platform” crafted by Taiwan-based Foxconn, which, as the majority owner of Sharp, makes this partnership less surprising. A third player, Japan’s Folofly Corporation, also had a hand in bringing this concept to life.
Sharp stayed vague on the EV’s specs but mentioned that the battery pack doubles as a backup power source for homes during emergencies. And if you’re looking to go green, the roof-mounted solar panels offer some off-the-grid charging—at least when the sun cooperates.
The concept will be formally unveiled at the Sharp Tech-Day 24 exhibition, which is scheduled to take place on September 17-18 in Tokyo. The company hasn’t revealed any plans to bring the concept to production but promised to keep pushing for “comfortable lifestyles” and support “the realization of carbon neutrality”—whatever that might mean in practice.
