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Suzuki's Mini EV Bet Exposes Japan's Battery Weakness
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Suzuki is pushing a low-cost mini electric vehicle strategy in Japan and India, but reporting by Nikkei Asia argues the plan highlights a deeper problem: Japan's dependence on Chinese battery supply chains. The company's budget EV ambitions rely on affordable cells that Chinese manufacturers dominate, leaving Japan exposed as it tries to catch up in electrification.
Why now: Fresh analysis of Suzuki's EV strategy has reignited debate over Japan's reliance on China for batteries.
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