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Japan Focuses on Small, Affordable EVs to Boost Adoption

Japan Focuses on Small, Affordable EVs to Boost Adoption

Imagine cars that are super small, almost like golf carts, but electric!

That's what many car companies in Japan are making.

Normally, electric cars need big batteries which makes them expensive.

But Japan's tiny 'kei' cars have smaller batteries, making them cheaper, almost as cheap as regular gas cars.

These small cars are already very popular in Japan because they are easy to park and cost less to drive.

Companies like Honda and Suzuki are making these small electric cars, and even new companies are trying them out.

While electric cars are still not super common in Japan, these small and affordable options might help more people start using them.

It's Japan's unique way of trying to lead in the electric car world.

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