This was on the NHK news broadcast for June 5, which I just saw (delayed). Mitsubishi announced an all-electric car that can recharge from household current in 14 hours, with a range of 160 km. It goes on sale at the end of July. The cost, with government subsidies, is $32,500.
And here is a news article about it: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gq1_ZYNX-KMW_WcInHPQE8BCBwLQD98KF7C80 - Jed
