Suzuki to launch lightweight EV "e-Sky" in autumn – emphasizes usability close to gasoline cars

Suzuki announced on the 24th that it will release a light electric vehicle (EV) this fall. On this occasion, a prototype vehicle was unveiled to the press. The company's selling point is its low electricity consumption, which allows it to run efficiently with less electricity, and the company placed emphasis on ease of use, allowing users to seamlessly switch from gasoline-powered cars. The company has lagged behind other companies in entering the light EV market, but is aiming to catch up. ...

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The price is currently under consideration. Competitors' light EVs start at around 2 million yen, and the government subsidy is up to 580,000 yen. Shin Yoshida, head of the Electrification Promotion Division, says, ``We want to deliver the product at an affordable price,'' taking these market trends into account. To achieve affordable prices...