Big in Japan: Here’s why this tiny electric kei car is all the rage

Electrek
By Jennifer MossalgueOct 25, 2023, 8:46 am182 pts
The Sakura, an unassuming microcar from Nissan and Mitsubishi which launched last year, has become top-selling EV in Japan, beating out global rival Tesla. In a country that has been dragging its heels in going electric, this neat little kei car meets an obvious need that connects to consumers: It’s cheap and…

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