Nissan Stops Taking Sakura Mini EV Orders In Japan Over Huge Demand via insideevs.com
and Mitsubishi announced plans to boost output of their electric kei cars by about 20 percent in fiscal year 2023. As a result, the production volume during the next fiscal year is slated to reach about 70,000 units.
While gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles reign supreme in Japan, Nissan is hoping to draw more Japanese drivers to all-electric cars by offering low-priced micro models such as the Sakura. The electric kei car starts at 2,399,100 yen in Japan, which is the equivalent of $16,250 at the current exchange rate. The price includes Japan's 10-percent consumption tax but excludes a 550,000 yen national subsidy and subsidies from local governments available in some areas. This means the base price can go down to about $12,500 or even less.
The Sakura is powered by a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery that feeds energy into a front-mounted electric motor making 47 kilowatts and 144 pound-feet of torque. The range is estimated at up to 111 miles based on Japan's WLTC cycle. Suzuki Motor and Daihatsu Motor are also planning the launch of mini electric cars. The electrification of the kei car segment, which currently accounts for 40 percent of new vehicles sales in Japan, is critical for a nationwide shift to EVs.
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