Two Japanese automakers, Mitsubishi and Nissan are collaborating for the minicar project. The project that was launched four years ago will get more resources to simplify a move into the electric-vehicle sector.
Specifically, Nissan will have a bigger role in the joint-venture since it produced the all-electric Nissan Leaf. Nissan will be responsible in the design, testing and the development of the mini EVs’ partnership.
About 500, 000 gas-powered three-cylinder compact cars were sold under the two automotive brands. The mini EV is said to be price at less than $15,000 in Japan, cheaper than the Nissan Leaf and the i-MiEV.
The future minicar variants will be produced at Mitsubishi’s Mizushima factory in Japan. So far, there’s no specific news about the NMKV’s next-generation mini EV details, so we have to wait for the details to be released.
