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Why Won't People Buy These Tiny Electric Cars?
06 Feb 2026 | Abstracted from Rest of the World
Micro-EVs, ultra-compact EVs under 3m long, are seeing falling sales across Asia. Once expected to sell in the tens of millions, demand has slumped due to poor infrastructure, unclear regulations, and limited appeal beyond dense cities. China, India, and Southeast Asia face fragmented markets and stalled adoption, despite early hype. Industry hopes rest on better urban planning and policy support.
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