This dainty $13,000 EV is beating Tesla in Japan. Owners say it's better at narrow roads and city driving.

• The Nissan Sakura was the best-selling EV in Japan this year. 
• Drivers told Insider the tiny car is a "blast" to drive and perfect for driving in busy cities.
• The Sakura is a rare success story for Japan's EV industry, which lags behind the rest of the world.

Japan's best-selling EV is a tiny car that sells for just $13,000 — and drivers have told Insider exactly what they like best about it.