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Japan's only mid-size EV bus camper van to debut at Sapporo show

14.07.2026 01:12 1 min 3 sources
carview.yahoo.co.jp JPN + 2 more
Japan's only mid-size EV bus camper van to debut at Sapporo show
Original source: レスポンス(Response.jp)

In Brief

Carstay will showcase its moonn. T-01 electric camper at Japan Mobility Show Sapporo 2026. It is the country's only camper built on a mid-size electric bus platform, featuring solar panels and an extra battery. Price starts at 9.95 million yen.

Carstay will present its moonn. T-01 electric camper at the Japan Mobility Show Sapporo 2026, running from January 23 to 25. It is the only camper in Japan based on a mid-size electric bus (mid-size EV van).

The vehicle is equipped with solar panels and an additional battery to power household appliances. The company markets such vehicles as "movable property" for travel and as mobile shelters in emergencies. The price starts at 9.95 million yen.

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Japan's Only Mid-Size Electric Van-Based Camper to Debut at Sapporo Show

16.01.2026 carview.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

Japan's only mid-size EV-based motorhome to be showcased at Sapporo exhibition

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Japan's Only Medium-Sized EV Camper Van, Carstay, to Debut at Sapporo Show

16.01.2026 news.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

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