Japan's KEI vehicles require internal combustion engine displacement to be limited to 0.66 liters and 63 hp, but what about it Electric Can a vehicle?
It turns out they got the same 63 horsepower limit as the brother who burned gasoline, which sounds like a torque hole. Today, we'll look at one of the more interesting Ev Kei Vans that Japan now offers: the Honda N-Van e.
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N-VAN was originally introduced as a 2018 model, mainly for commercial users. The electrified version is the Japanese streets last fall.
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As typical of KEI trucks, the ratio of available internal space to the overall vehicle footprint is very high. Thanks to the clever use of folding/sliding seats as well as double sliding doors, you can load several passengers and lots of cargo inside.
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Despite the reduction of government tax and fee incentives for KEI vehicles in 2014, KEI trucks are still very popular in Japan. That said, only the Suzuki, Daihatsu, Honda and Mitsubishi-Nissan partnerships are still producing new Kei vehicles now (other manufacturers like Subaru and Toyota, selling re-sold Suzukis and Daihatsus).
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The N-Van E starts at ¥2,699,400, which is about $18,951. This is much more than most gas-powered Kei Vans.
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However, the N-Van E can power your band’s amplifiers for performing on the coast. Its range is 245 kilometers and is about 152 miles.
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Contractors can use it to power their tools at work site.
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The stinky gasoline smoke annoys the mall when you bring your N-Van E coffee truck inside!
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Or just camp on the electric campground and cook delicious meals for you two.
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The N-van E comes in four trim levels: Universal L4, Loading Fun, Single-Seater G Truck Transporter and Two-Seater L2 Freight Transporter.
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Sadly for us, it is only available in Japan.
