BYD Racco

BYD Racco
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Production2026–present
AssemblyChina: Changzhou, Jiangsu[1]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door microvan
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorBYD 1×TZ180XSAB permanent magnet synchronous
Power output47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp)
Transmission1-speed automatic
Battery
  • 22.4 kWh LFP BYD Blade
  • 35.84 kWh LFP BYD Blade
Electric range210–320 km (130–200 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • 6 kW (AC)
  • 38–49 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Kerb weight1,160–1,230 kg (2,557–2,712 lb)

The BYD Racco (Japanese: BYDラッコ, Hepburn: BYD Rakko; lit. 'sea otter') is a battery electric kei car manufactured by BYD Auto in 2026 for the Japanese market.[2][3] It is the carmaker's attempt to making an electric kei car for the Japanese market and also the first and only one dedicated pure kei car model from a non-Japanese brand.[4][a] It was revealed at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show,[6] and has been made in China for export to Japan since July 2026.[7][8][9]

While designed as a tall-roof kei car with sliding doors, mimicking the body styles of petrol-powered competitors such as the Honda N-Box, Daihatsu Tanto and Nissan Roox, the Racco competes with existing battery electric kei cars such as the Honda N-One e, Mitsubishi eK X EV, and Nissan Sakura.

Overview

Rear view

The Racco went on sale on 28 July 2026.

The Racco offers two battery options, a 20 kWh and a 30 kWh[10] lithium iron phosphate BYD Blade battery. The Racco rides on a purpose-built platform.[11][12][13] The Racco's chassis uses a cell-to-body structural battery pack.

The Racco is available with kick-activated power sliding doors, NFC smartphone key, V2L capability, and 15-inch wheels. The interior features a 10.1-inch central infotainment touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto support and an array of physical button controls, heated front seats and steering wheel, and heated cupholder. The Racco is also equipped with six airbags, Level 2 ADAS system, tire pressure monitoring system, and battery preconditioning, and has a 1,372-litre (48.5 cu ft) rear cargo area with the rear seats folded down.[14]

The Racco is the first electric kei car to feature power sliding doors, and is the first kei car to have a range exceeding 300 km (186 mi).[14]

Powertrain

The Racco is available exclusively with a battery electric powertrain. All variants are equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous front motor outputting 63 hp (47 kW; 64 PS) (34 hp (25 kW; 34 PS) rated power) and 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) of torque. The base 200 variant is equipped with a 22.4 kWh LFP battery pack which provides 210 km (130 mi) of WLTP range. The 300 variant is equipped with a 35.48 kWh LFP battery which provides 320 km (199 mi) of WLTP range.[15]

Specifications[15]
Battery Power Torque Range Charging 0–50 km/h
(31 mph)		 Kerb weight
WLTP Peak DC
22.4 kWh LFP BYD Blade 63 hp (47 kW; 64 PS) 160 N⋅m
(118 lb⋅ft)		 210 km
(130 mi)		 35.8 kW 4.2 sec 1,160 kg
(2,557 lb)
35.84 kWh LFP BYD Blade 320 km
(199 mi)		 49.7 kW 4.4 sec 1,220 kg
(2,690 lb)

Sales

The Racco received over 1,000 orders within 2 weeks of its launch on 28 July 2026, of which 80% were for the top trim and 94% were for the larger battery variant.[16][17]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Previously, several foreign-manufactured cars compliant with Japanese kei regulations were marketed in Japan; however, these were actually modified versions of pre-existing models, rather than purpose-built designs. Between 2001 and 2004, Yanase marketed a modified version of the Smart Fortwo that complied with kei car regulations (marketed as "Smart K").[5] The conversion was undertaken independently by Yanase without the involvement of Daimler.[5] Since 2013, Caterham Cars has marketed several Caterham Seven variants developed specifically to meet kei car regulations.[5] In 2021, Caterham was acquired by its Japanese importer.

References

  1. ↑ Parikh, Sagar (29 July 2026). "BYD commences sales of Racco electric kei car in Japan". Electrive. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "比亚迪Racco纯电K-Car展前曝光 解读比亚迪全球2.0战略路径". www.dongchedi.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. 1 2 3 Schmitt, Bertel (2017-03-05). "Japan Hands British Caterham Unfair Advantage: 'Sorry, Suzuki, Daihatsu And Honda.'". Forbes. Forbes Media. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  6. ↑ "BYD to unveil first all-electric K-car in Japan at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show". GlobalChinaEV. 27 October 2025.
  7. ↑ "BYD, China's EV Giant, Challenges Local Kei Market with New Car". Oiwa Garage.
  8. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (29 July 2026). "BYD's Kei EV Has The Lowest Sticker In Japan And The Highest Price On The Road". Carscoops. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Peter (28 July 2026). "BYD launches the 'world's first' SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000". Electrek. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  10. ↑ "BYD Drops Fresh Hints About Tiny 20 kWh City EV". zecar. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  11. ↑ Johnson, Peter (23 October 2025). "BYD previews its first 'light EV' with its big reveal just days away". Electrek.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ Rivers, Stephen (22 October 2025). "BYD Just Did What No Foreign Carmaker Dared To Try In Japan". Carscoops.
  14. 1 2 Leung, Adrian (2026-07-28). "Japan's first 320 km electric K-Car isn't Japanese: BYD Racco launches from 14,200 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  15. 1 2 Bobylev, Denis (2026-08-10). "BYD Racco received over 1,000 orders two weeks after the launch". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  16. ↑ Kang, Lei (2026-08-10). "BYD's electric kei car draws 1,002 orders in Japan in 2 weeks". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  17. ↑ Bobylev, Denis (2026-08-10). "BYD Racco received over 1,000 orders two weeks after the launch". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
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