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  "path": "/2026/05/27/new-ev-brand-shake-up-japans-cheap-mini-car-market/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-27T17:37:08.000Z",
  "site": "https://electrek.co",
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  "textContent": "BYD isn’t the only Chinese brand that wants to crack open Japan’s kei car market. Five companies, including China’s Chery Automotive and Japanese car parts giant Autobacs Seven, launched a new EV brand that will launch its first vehicle next year with prices on par with gas cars.\n\nmore…",
  "title": "A new EV brand backed by 5 companies wants to shake up Japan’s cheap mini car market"
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