SHARP to Unveil Its First Electric Vehicle Concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2025

The model is called SHARP LDK+, a compact electric people mover featuring sliding rear doors, clean lines, and a boxy, minimalist body design. It follows the concept of “Part of your home,” reflecting SHARP’s vision of turning the LDK+ into an extension of the living space. When parked in the garage, it can transform into a study or a small home theater.

The interior is designed for versatility, with front seats that can rotate 180 degrees, a center console equipped with a table and projector, and a retractable screen suitable for watching movies, TV shows, or attending online meetings via Zoom. SHARP has also integrated its AI and IoT technologies, allowing the vehicle to connect seamlessly with smart home devices and residential energy systems such as solar panels and home batteries.

Although details about the drivetrain and battery have yet to be disclosed, the SHARP LDK+ is built on Foxconn’s Model A architecture. Foxconn — best known as a major electronics manufacturer and assembler of many iPhone generations — is expanding into contract electric vehicle production, developing EV platforms for various brands. Mitsubishi, for example, will utilize Foxconn’s Model B platform for an upcoming EV destined for the Australian market.

According to Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun, the SHARP LDK+ is scheduled to go on sale during the 2027 fiscal year (April 2027 – March 2028), with an annual sales target of around 9,000 units in Japan. SHARP reportedly has no plans to establish its own dealer network but is exploring alternative sales channels instead.

Source: CarExpert