Electric vehiclesHigh gas prices, weak yen create opportunity for Japan's kei carsSuzuki will bring its e-Sky mini EV, scheduled to launch in Japan during November, to Europe as early as next year. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)ITSUKI MIYAKEAugust 4, 2026 00:49 JSTTOKYO -- Suzuki Motor plans to launch a kei mini electric vehicle in Europe as early as next year, Nikkei has learned, taking on local and Chinese EV makers with the unique Japanese class of small, affordable cars.