Suzuki e-Sky Kei Car Makes Its Debut in Japan; Offers 310 km Range
- On Monday, Suzuki Motor unveiled a prototype of its first passenger electric "kei car," the e Sky, featuring a 310-kilometer reference range among the longest for electric minivehicles.
- While minicars are popular in Japan, EVs accounted for just over 1 percent of "kei" passenger vehicles sold in the first half of this year, with domestic rivals Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi already offering similar models and BYD entering last month.
- Nomura Securities analyst Kinoshita Toshihide said, "Many people in rural areas use 'kei cars,' but the number of gas stations is decreasing. One of the attractive selling points of EVs is that drivers can charge them at home."
- To address charging anxiety, the e Sky's navigation system recommends routes based on remaining range and traffic conditions. Suzuki achieved this long range through weight reduction and energy efficiency, expecting release within the fiscal year ending next March.
- Competition in Japan's electric minivehicle market is expected to intensify as Yokohama-based EMT, founded in 2025 by Autobacs Seven and Chery Automobile, plans market entry in 2027.
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First look at Suzuki e-Sky: sub-£20k EV due in UK next year
Boxy kei car will rival the Renault Twingo and Honda Super-N as the brand's entry-level EV Suzuki has taken the wraps off its e-Sky, a new electric city car that is coming to the UK next year as a rival for the Renault Twingo and Honda Super-N. It is Suzuki’s first electric kei car, meaning it has been developed according to the Japanese class’s strict limits on size. This has resulted in a boxy upright shape, which is designed to maximise occup…
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evshift.comSuzuki unveils electric minivehicle that has a 310-kilometer range
Suzuki has yet to set a price for the model, due to come out this fiscal year, but aims to make it affordable enough to encourage a shift among gasoline car owners.
Suzuki announced on the 24th that it will launch a light-weight electric vehicle (EV) this fall. Along with this announcement, they unveiled a prototype to the press. Its main selling point is its excellent "energy efficiency," allowing it to run efficiently with minimal power consumption, making it a smooth transition from gasoline-powered vehicles…
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