Emta reveals patent drawings for upcoming electric kei car

Patent drawings have revealed the production-oriented design of the first Emta electric kei car, which is scheduled to enter the Japanese market in 2027. The drawings showcase two distinct versions: a standard city model and a rugged variant featuring dark cladding, a slatted grille, and silver skid plate-style inserts.

Emta is a brand under Electric Mobility Technologies, a Singapore-registered joint venture. The partnership includes Chery and Jiangsu Yueda, each holding 27 percent, alongside Autobacs Seven and battery manufacturer Gotion, which hold 18 percent each, and quality specialist Anest with 9 percent.

Under this arrangement, Chery provides the platform and electric drive, Gotion supplies the batteries, Yueda manages manufacturing at its Yancheng plant, and Autobacs oversees sales in Japan. The vehicle aims to compete with models such as the BYD Racco and upcoming offerings from Nissan and Suzuki.