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In Partnership, Nissan and Mitsubishi, Through the Joint Venture NKMV Co. 50/50, Anticipate the Launch of Their Micro Electric Car for This Year, Leaving Everyone in the Automotive Industry Anxious
Mitsubishi will have about seven concept vehicles on display at the Tokyo Motor Show 2022 (January 14-16), but what has drawn the most attention from automotive industry fans is the K-EV X Style electric microcar concept. Anticipating a fully electric kei car future, this concept model, created in partnership with Nissan, promises to combine safety, comfort, and technology, while also being focused on sustainability.
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Although its specifications have not yet been revealed, the style of the micro electric car should be very close to the production version, which will arrive in the automotive industry early this year. It is worth noting that the next fiscal year in Japan runs from April 1 of this year to March 31 of the following year. The electric microcar from Nissan and Mitsubishi features roof racks and plastic cladding surrounding the wheel arches, bumpers, and front, with a two-tone paint scheme that includes a matte blue body and a copper-colored roof.
According to the automaker, the last color is a reference to the “wrapping of an electric motor.” The concept that will change the automotive industry also features X-shaped badges on the front and side bumpers of the body, aimed at “symbolizing the combination of a kei body with an SUV feel and the appeal of a 100% electric vehicle.
In addition to the K-EV X Style, Mitsubishi’s stand at the Tokyo Motor Show also features the Minicab-MiEV B-Leisure Style, a leisure-focused concept based on a commercial electric vehicle.
Nissan Will Also Launch a Micro Electric Car
The concept is being built in partnership with Nissan, through the joint venture NKMV Co. 50/50. Nissan will also launch its 100% electric kei car for the automotive industry on the same platform, and its model may be inspired by the design of the 2019 Nissan IMk Concept.
One of the highlights is that the model comes equipped with the MiEV Power Box, which can use battery power to supply energy to appliances and electronic devices like an electric kettle, laptop, coffee maker, among others. Like the K-EV X Style concept, Nissan’s concept features a two-tone paint scheme, with an ivory roof and a moss green body, reminiscent of camping and forests.
Toyota Also Brings a Micro Electric Car to the Automotive Industry
Launched just over a year ago, Toyota’s micro electric car captured market attention, but was sold exclusively to local governments and companies. However, this will change this month, as the automaker announced that the C+pod will also be sold to individual customers.
The model is priced around R$ 80 thousand and offers a range of 150 km. Moreover, it reaches a maximum speed of 60 km/h with a torque of 5.6 kgfm and 9.2 kW of power.
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