Demand for hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as “HV vehicles”) is increasing due to rising gasoline prices worldwide.
(Example of regular gasoline price per liter in the world)
・Australia about 350 yen
・ New Zealand: about 260 yen
・UK approx. 310 yen
・Kenya: about 190 yen
・Tanzania: about 190 yen
The total number of HVs exported from Japan to Kenya from January to August 2022 is 3,287 units (the share of the entire passenger car market is about 8.1%), which is 117% compared to 2021 during the same period. The number of HVs exported has increased by 346% compared to 2020.