BYD Racco
| BYD Racco | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-door microvan |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
The BYD Racco (Japanese: BYDラッコ, Hepburn: BYD Rakko; lit. 'sea otter') is a battery electric kei car to be manufactured by BYD Auto in 2026 for the Japanese market.[1][2] It is the carmaker's attempt to making an electric kei car for the Japanese market and also the first dedicated kei car model from a non-Japanese brand (not counting the adapted Smart K).[3] It was revealed at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show,[4] and will be made in China and exported to Japan in late 2026.[5]
Powertrain
The Racco uses a 20 kWh lithium iron phosphate BYD Blade battery that gives the Racco a range of 180 kilometres (112 mi). The Racco also rides on a platform unique to it.[6][7][8]
See also
References
- ^ Leung, Adrian (28 October 2025). "BYD's first K-Car 'RACCO' to launch with 180 km range and 17,000 USD in Japan". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
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- ^ Lee, Jonathan (2025-10-28). "BYD kei EV leaked ahead of Japan Mobility Show – 20 kWh Blade battery, 180 km WLTP, debuts tomorrow". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "BYD to unveil first all-electric K-car in Japan at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show". GlobalChinaEV. 27 October 2025.
- ^ "BYD, China's EV Giant, Challenges Local Kei Market with New Car". Oiwa Garage.
- ^ Johnson, Peter (23 October 2025). "BYD previews its first 'light EV' with its big reveal just days away". Electrek.
- ^ "BYD Racco revealed as brand's first kei EV for Japan - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2025-10-29. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
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