What Japan's $7,000 Mibot gets right
Originally posted on LinkedIn, June 23, 2025.
The Mibot is a $7,000 electric vehicle that has taken off in Japan. While Tesla aims higher, Japan's KG Motors went in the opposite direction and got it right.
This single-seat EV looks like a cross between a Segway and a toy car. As of June 23, 2025, it had 2,250 orders.
- Top speed: 60 km/h
- Range: 100 km
- Charging time: 5 hours
That is exactly what a dense Japanese city requires. The company's goal is clear: basic, accessible transportation for people who do not need anything more.
It is working. The Mibot has more orders than Toyota had for EVs in Japan over the past year.
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