This $7,000 Electric Micro-Car Has Already Overtaken Toyota's EV Sales In Japan

21 Jun 2025 | Abstracted from Yanko Design

"The specs are straightforward: a 100km range, 60km/h top speed, and a 5-hour charging time using standard outlets. Some would call it abysmal by EV standards, but these features are perfectly suited for urban reality...

"Production begins this October at KG's new Hiroshima factory, with plans to deliver 300 vehicles to Hiroshima and Tokyo customers by March 2026, followed by 3,000 more nationwide."

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