[2] The cars feature aluminium alloy bodies with a semi-double skin construction, and incorporate increased crash resistance.

[2] The end cars are each equipped with one PT-4805-A scissors-type pantograph recycled from withdrawn rolling stock.

[2] The interior flooring design is intended to evoke an image of Kyoto's traditional stone-paved streets.

[10]The first set, 13001, was delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe to Keihan's Neyagawa Depot in March 2012.

[15] Fifth-batch 6-car sets built in 2021 were introduced to replace the ageing 5000 series fleet.

[1] In February 2023, set 13024 returned to service fitted with an experimental, silicon carbide-MOSFET-based traction system power module developed by Toyo Denki.

[18] In October 2024, Keihan announced plans to procure 67 additional 13000 series cars by fiscal 2026.