Will The MiBot Work In Amsterdam? Here's A Biased Comparison - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the introduction of Japan’s MiBot, an ultra-compact, single-seat micro-EV, and explores its potential fit within Amsterdam’s urban mobility landscape, particularly in comparison to the Dutch Waaijenberg Canta microcar. The MiBot, delivered to its first customer in late 2025 with production ramping up in 2026, is designed as an affordable urban commuter vehicle with about 100 km range, a top speed near 60 km/h, and a target price around US$7,000. Unlike the Canta, which is a two-seater designed primarily for accessibility and operates under a legally protected Dutch category allowing use of bicycle paths and relaxed licensing, the MiBot is positioned as a radically downsized vehicle for general urban mobility rather than as a disability aid. The article further explains the distinction in Japan between kei cars and gentsuki minicars, two small vehicle categories with very different regulatory and functional profiles. Kei cars are fully certified automobiles with standard safety