Minicars to play big role in Japan's 'all electric' goal

Popular vehicles included in halt of new gasoline-only auto sales by mid-2030s

20201222N Kei car dealership

A kei minicar dealership in Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture. The small vehicles are especially popular in rural regions where public transport options are scarce. © Reuters

JUNICHI SUGIHARA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan will include so-called kei minicars in its goal to make all new auto sales consist of electric vehicles, a major pillar in Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.