EV:LIFE KOBE 2026 — Electric Car Show in Kobe's Old Settlement

Dates & time: November 28, 2026 (Sat) - November 29, 2026 (Sun) - Sat Nov 28: 10:00–18:00
- Sun Nov 29: 10:00–17:00
cost: Free admission
Venue & access: Pop-up venue in Kobe's Former Foreign Settlement (Kyukyoryuchi) Nearest stations: Kyukyoryuchi-Daimarumae (Kaigan Subway Line) and Motomachi (JR / Hanshin)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Pop-up venue in Kobe's Former Foreign Settlement (Kyukyoryuchi), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An open-air show where you can see, touch and drive the latest electrified cars, now in its sixth year. It is run by Geibunsha, publisher of the car magazine Le Volant, together with the City of Kobe. A pop-up venue in the old foreign settlement gathers EVs, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell cars from Japanese and overseas makers, including the Alpine A290 and Renault 5 just launched in Japan and a prototype of the yet-to-be-announced Lexus TZ. You can take a test drive around the Kobe bay area with an instructor in the passenger seat, hear electronic instruments powered by a car through V2L, stop at the café, and listen to motor journalist Masamichi Ishii talk through the cars on display. Admission is free — a handy way to compare the newest EVs side by side.

Exhibiting brands

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As announced on 5 November 2026 (in no particular order)

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What's on

Display of the latest electrified cars
Test drives around the Kobe bay area with an instructor on board
Electronic instrument performance powered by V2L (EV:LIFE LIVE)
Café
Talks on the display cars by motor journalist Masamichi Ishii

*Co-organized by the City of Kobe; supported by the Kyukyoryuchi Liaison Council; in cooperation with Daimaru Kobe

*Enquiries: Le Volant editorial team, lv@geibunsha.co.jp

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

No, admission is free.

Can I test-drive the cars?

Yes. Test drives around the Kobe bay area are offered with an instructor in the passenger seat.

Which cars will be on show?

Electrified cars from 14 Japanese and overseas brands, including the Alpine A290, Renault 5 and a Lexus TZ prototype.

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EV:LIFE KOBE 2026 — Electric Car Show in Kobe's Old Settlement

Why You Should Visit

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