Meet the $13,000 EV Outselling Tesla in Japan

How should the future of electric vehicles look? The majority of Americans who care

about the environment agree that emissions-free driving should become the norm very soon.

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However, considering their bulky battery packs and expensive cost, full-size EV vehicles and SUVs

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It could resemble the stylish tiny Nissan KEI-class hatchback Sakura more, which retails for $13,000

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The best-selling EV in Japan may surprise you, even though Japanese automakers provide some fantastic EVs

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hybrids for sale in the United States and Tesla is quickly rising to prominence as one of the most well-known car brands

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KEI-class micro vans and mini trucks have long been a favorite JDM vehicle

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They are smaller than most vehicles we’re used to in the USA: often just wide enough for two passengers

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