Japanese companies グラフィット and Tsubakimoto Chain Co. announced that they would jointly develop the 3-wheel cargo vehicle “WIZMO” using the specified small motorized bicycle framework. The vehicle can be ridden on public roads, with pilot testing scheduled to begin in 2027 and sales targeted for the end of that fiscal year.
On 2 November 2026, mobility manufacturer グラフィット and major machinery-parts maker Tsubakimoto Chain Co. announced that they had begun jointly developing the new 3-wheel cargo mobility vehicle “WIZMO” (ウィズモ). Its positioning as a compact mobility vehicle intended for transporting goods was emphasized.
The new WIZMO is designed to comply with the specified small motorized bicycle framework, allowing people aged 16 or older to ride it on public roads without a driver's licence. Its maximum speed is limited to 20 km/h, and it is intended for uses including deliveries and newspaper distribution. Details of the vehicle's dimensions, battery capacity and sales price have not been disclosed at this time.
The body has a compact design measuring no more than 1,900 mm in length and 600 mm in width, while the power unit has a rated output of no more than 0.6 kW. The vehicle is equipped with a proprietary “swing mechanism,” which is said to provide handling close to that of a two-wheeled vehicle despite its 3 wheels. The cargo bed can carry up to 30 kg, and options such as a canopy to support work in rainy weather are also being considered.
The companies will next refine quality using prototype vehicles, begin pilot testing in January 2027 and aim to start full-scale sales by the end of fiscal 2027. The vehicle is attracting attention as a potential solution to challenges in Japan's delivery industry.