In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is attempting to revolutionize the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) market with an ultra-compact, affordable car. KG Motors has developed a battery-powered one-seater that resembles a futuristic golf cart more than a traditional EV or car. Despite its unconventional design, over half of the 3,300 units planned for delivery in 2027 have already been pre-sold.
This pre-sale performance puts KG Motors on track to outsell Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest automaker, in Japan’s EV market. Toyota shifted around…
The success of KG Motors’ minimalist EV challenges traditional automotive industry norms and demonstrates growing demand for compact, affordable electric vehicles in Japan.
