MiBot Moves to Mass Production, Kicking off an Ultra-Compact EV Revolution in Asia - CleanTechnica

The MiBot, an ultra-compact, single-seat electric vehicle developed by Hiroshima-based startup KG Motors, has moved from prototype to mass production as of October 2025. Manufactured at a streamlined assembly facility in Higashi Hiroshima City, the MiBot emphasizes simplicity and cost-efficiency, enabling a low price point of approximately ¥1 million ($7,000 USD) before tax—about half the cost of Japan’s best-selling EV, the Nissan Sakura. Designed to fit Japan’s “original minicar” classification, the MiBot offers a 100 km (62 mile) range and a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph), optimized for short urban and local trips. It can be fully charged in about five hours using a standard household outlet and supports over-the-air software updates, highlighting its status as a modern Software Defined Vehicle (SDV). The initial production batch of 300 units is slated for delivery in Hiroshima and Tokyo by March 2026, with a second phase targeting