The Japan Times
In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kick-start the nation’s electric vehicle market with the smallest, cheapest car it can possibly make. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/19/japan-mini-ev-hit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #kgmotors #cars #electricvehicles #hiroshima
This $7,000 single-seat electric car has become a hit in Japan

In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kick-start the nation’s electric vehicle market with the smallest, cheapest car it can possibly make.

The Japan Times
Jun 19, 2025 at 11:06amBuffer
Show threadGeoff MackenzieJun 19, 2025
@thejapantimes it's very cute. At this size, I'd rather have a bicycle, scooter or small motorcycle, but not everyone can (or wants to) ride those. I'd love to see them driving around where I am - much better to share the road with little EVs than with bigger cars
Show threadC.S.StrowbridgeJun 19, 2025

@thejapantimes

If it is big enough for one person to drive to get groceries, then it is big enough for the vast majority of uses.

Show thread🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🐧 🥦Jun 19, 2025
@thejapantimes I don't need a back seat. I do need room for a passenger and groceries. I also want a few inches of clearance between the top of my head the roof of the car.
Show threadRobin BartonJun 19, 2025
@thejapantimes I wish we could do things like that in Canada but you know oil & gas companies have said no