TOKYO -- Tesla is now within striking distance of being the top electric vehicle seller in Japan, with the U.S. manufacturer looking to surpass leader Nissan Motor with discounts pricing its EVs well below $30,000.
US maker's discounts put it about 100 vehicles away from taking monthly lead

In Japan, Tesla has focused on selling the Model Y as seen here, along with the Model 3. (Photo by Sota Tanaka)
TOKYO -- Tesla is now within striking distance of being the top electric vehicle seller in Japan, with the U.S. manufacturer looking to surpass leader Nissan Motor with discounts pricing its EVs well below $30,000.