Industry
China pushes standard for low-cost compact EVs modeled on Japan\'s kei cars
China\'s auto industry is moving to create a new standard for low-cost compact electric vehicles modeled on Japan\'s kei-car ecosystem, aiming to bring cheap small EVs into a regulated framework. Cui Dongshu proposed formal limits on size, motor output and minimum range, along with a simplified C7 licence for elderly and novice drivers. The plan follows a 2024 ban on many low-speed EVs amid safety concerns.
