Kei cars are a special small-car category in Japan.
Quick Answer
A kei car is a compact vehicle built to a strict size and engine limit in Japan. The new Suzuki e Sky is an electric kei hatchback, 3,395 mm long with a 26 kWh battery and 310 km WLTC range.
Example: Suzuki e Sky
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,395 mm |
| Width | 1,475 mm |
| Height | 1,625 mm |
| Seats | Four |
| Battery | 26 kWh LFP |
| Range | 310 km WLTC |
| Price (Japan) | From 2,120,000 yen |
Why Kei Cars Matter
They are cheap to own, easy to park and well suited to dense cities.
Quick FAQs
Are kei cars sold in India? Not as a category.
Is the e Sky coming to India? Not confirmed.
Final Word
Kei cars show how small and efficient cars can be.
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