CleanTechnica•about 21 hours ago
Japan’s Smallest EV Gets Backing From One Of Its Largest Energy Companies
Key Takeaway
The backing of an affordable EV by a major energy company in Japan signals a significant increase in future electricity demand and new opportunities for energy infrastructure development and services.
AI Summary
- •KG Motors delivered the first units of its affordable MiBot EV (¥1 million / ~$7000) on December 30, 2025, after initial delays.
- •The MiBot is predicted to drive significant electric mobility growth in Japan due to its low price point, indicating a surge in future electricity demand.
- •A major energy company is backing the MiBot, signaling potential for new infrastructure investments (e.g., charging networks) and business models for developers and large power consumers.
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Remember the MiBot, that tiny Japanese EV predicted by many EV pundits to be the next spawn of electric mobility in Japan because of its affordable ¥1 million (~$7000) price tag? Well, MiBot manufacturer KG Motors delivered the first completed MiBot units on December 30, 2025, after some delays which ... [continued] The post Japan’s Smallest EV Gets Backing From One Of Its Largest Energy Companies appeared first on CleanTechnica .