History of GLM Co. Ltd. in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 12, 2026

GLM Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Kyoto, specializing in the development and sales of electric vehicles (EVs). They are focused on creating innovative EV solutions within the automotive industry.

1997: Tommykaira ZZ Production Begins

In 1997, Tommykaira in Kyoto began producing the Tommykaira ZZ, selling 206 units worldwide until 2001. The GLM ZZ inherits the concept, car name, and logo mark of this earlier vehicle.

2001: End of Tommykaira ZZ Production

In 2001, Tommykaira in Kyoto ended the production of Tommykaira ZZ, after selling 206 units worldwide since 1997.

2006: Launch of Kyoto Electric Vehicle Project

In 2006, the "Kyoto Electric Vehicle Project" was launched at Kyoto University VBL (Venture Business Laboratory).

April 2010: Commercialization as Green Lord Motors Co., Ltd.

In April 2010, the "Kyoto Electric Vehicle Project" was commercialized and rebranded as Green Lord Motors Co., Ltd.

October 2011: Start of New Car Development

In October 2011, GLM started the new car development, which took four years to full-scale mass production at a dedicated factory.

April 2014: Company Name Change to GLM Co. Ltd.

In April 2014, Green Lord Motors Co., Ltd. changed its name to GLM Co. Ltd.

October 2015: Start of Full-Scale Mass Production of Tommykaira ZZ

In October 2015, full-scale mass production of the sports car type electric vehicle Tommykaira ZZ started at a dedicated factory of Kosaka Metal Industry in Maizuru, Kyoto. The selling price was 8 million yen excluding tax, for only 99 units.

2015: Mass Production of Tommykaira ZZ Started

In 2015, mass production of the first domestically produced sports car type electric vehicle Tommykaira ZZ started.

2015: ZZ Exhibited at Goodwood Festival of Speed

In 2015, the Tommykaira ZZ was exhibited at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a global motorsport event in the United Kingdom.

September 2016: Capital Tie-up with Yaskawa Electric Corporation

In September 2016, Yaskawa Electric Corporation announced a capital tie-up with GLM.

2016: Announcement of GLM G4 Concept Car

At the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the concept car of the EV supercar "GLM G4" was announced.

2016: Acquisition of Shares and Alliance with Savage Rivale

In 2016, GLM acquired a portion of shares of Savage Rivale, a Dutch automaker, and formed a capital and business alliance. The G4 will be an electric vehicle version of the Roadyacht GTS sold by Savage Rivale.

April 2017: Japan Premiere of GLM G4 and Sales Plan Announcement

At the Japan premiere in April 2017, GLM announced that it plans to sell 1,000 units of the G4 at an estimated price of 40 million yen.

July 2017: Capital Tie-up with Aulux HD

In July 2017, GLM formed a capital tie-up with Hong Kong's mainboard-listed Aulux HD.

March 2018: Focus on Platform Business and Review of G4 Plans

In March 2018, GLM announced that it would focus on the platform business and concentrate on the development of the "second generation platform." As a result, plans for the G4, such as sales area, selling price, and specifications, were reviewed.