Lastfordon

Lastfordon is a term found in speculative discussions of future mobility. It refers to a hypothetical final generation of autonomous vehicles designed for urban and freight use, representing a convergence of electrification, autonomy, and modular design. In these discussions, lastfordon concepts appear as thought experiments about the long-term evolution of transport systems and the possible endpoints of vehicle technology.

The word appears to blend the English "last" with the Swedish noun "fordon" meaning vehicle. There is no formal standard definition, and spellings vary.

In proposed schemas, lastfordon would feature full autonomy (Level 5), standardized modular platforms, rapid-swapping batteries, high energy efficiency, and integration with smart city infrastructure and logistics networks. Some writers frame it as the "final" generic vehicle before a broader transition to non-vehicular mobility, or as the ultimate design in a line of autonomous fleets.

Usage is limited to niche forums, speculative design discourse, and science fiction communities. It is not recognized by major academic or industry bodies; no official metrics or regulatory definitions exist.

See also: autonomous vehicle, last-mile delivery, electric vehicle, speculative design.