> In Japan, many people only keep their cars for a few years, then sell them back. three major reasons for this, fairly separate from car-electrification. 1)

> In Japan, many people only keep their cars for a few years, then sell them back. three major reasons for this, fairly separate from car-electrification. 1) mandatory (paid, around 900usd) motor-vehicle inspections at 3 years 2) cost of mechanical maintenance in Japan (few car shops, huge prices) 3) no tax reduction on older/vintage/used/low-cost vehicles (like the US value-based registration costs) I don't disagree that the auto industry of Japan is likely also protecting their own interests -- but driving in Japan has always been a pretty big personal burden on people; I see no reason why electric cars are going to get a pass from the three things I listed, they require maintenance, have a high value, and fail inspections, too. unless laws change those failed inspection cars are either getting exported , fixed, or destroyed. there is still an export element available there.