Engineering:BYD Racco

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Short description: Kei car produced by BYD Auto

BYD Racco
File:BYD Racco Prototype.jpg
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 range
  • 210 km (130 mi) (22.4 kWh)
  • 320 km (200 mi) (35.84 kWh)
Plug-in charging
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)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} 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][lower-alpha 1] 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]

The Racco will go up against electric rivals in the segment, including the Honda N-One e, Mitsubishi eK X EV, and Nissan Sakura.

Powertrain

File:BYD Racco Prototype rear.jpg
Rear view

The Racco offers two battery options, a 20 kWh and a 30 kWh[10] lithium iron phosphate BYD Blade battery that gives the Racco a WLTP range of 180 kilometres (112 mi) and 300 kilometres (186 mi) respectively. The Racco also rides on a purpose-built platform.[11][12][13] It is powered by a single 20 kW (27 hp) motor in the front axle and can charge at a rate of 100 kW.[14]

See also

  • List of BYD Auto vehicles

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". https://www.electrive.com/2026/07/29/byd-commences-sales-of-racco-electric-kei-car-in-japan/. 
  2. ↑ Leung, Adrian (28 October 2025). "BYD’s first K-Car ‘RACCO’ to launch with 180 km range and 17,000 USD in Japan" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2025/10/28/byds-first-k-car-racco-to-launch-with-180-km-range-and-17000-usd-in-japan/. 
  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". https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/23615357. 
  4. ↑ Lee, Jonathan (2025-10-28). "BYD kei EV leaked ahead of Japan Mobility Show – 20 kWh Blade battery, 180 km WLTP, debuts tomorrow". Malaysia: Driven Communications. https://paultan.org/2025/10/28/byd-kei-ev-leaked-ahead-of-japan-mobility-show-20-kwh-blade-battery-180-km-wltp-debuts-tomorrow/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Schmitt, Bertel (2017-03-05). "Japan Hands British Caterham Unfair Advantage: 'Sorry, Suzuki, Daihatsu And Honda.'". Forbes. Forbes Media. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bertelschmitt/2017/01/17/japan-hands-british-caterham-unfair-advantage-sorry-suzuki-daihatsu-and-honda/. Retrieved 2026-03-09. 
  6. ↑ "BYD to unveil first all-electric K-car in Japan at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show". 27 October 2025. https://globalchinaev.com/post/byd-to-unveil-first-all-electric-k-car-in-japan-at-2025-tokyo-motor-show. 
  7. ↑ "BYD, China's EV Giant, Challenges Local Kei Market with New Car". https://oiwagarage.co/blogs/kei-truck-latest-news/byd-chinas-ev-giant-challenges-local-kei-market-with-new-car?srsltid=AfmBOopeZxFvQRuu54nb8xY5-Cjl3lYzP-vSNI6nZKqLLhvmXFrAgB8I. 
  8. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (29 July 2026). "BYD’s Kei EV Has The Lowest Sticker In Japan And The Highest Price On The Road". https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/byd-racco-kei-car/. 
  9. ↑ Johnson, Peter (28 July 2026). "BYD launches the ‘world’s first’ SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000". https://electrek.co/2026/07/28/byd-launches-worlds-first-sdv-kei-ev-starting-at-13000/. 
  10. ↑ "BYD Drops Fresh Hints About Tiny 20 kWh City EV" (in en). https://zecar.com/reviews/byd-drops-fresh-hints-about-tiny-20-kwh-city-ev. 
  11. ↑ Johnson, Peter (23 October 2025). "BYD previews its first ‘light EV’ with its big reveal just days away". https://electrek.co/2025/10/23/byd-previews-first-light-ev-ahead-of-big-reveal/. 
  12. ↑ "BYD Racco revealed as brand's first kei EV for Japan - paultan.org" (in en-US). 2025-10-29. https://paultan.org/2025/10/29/byd-racco-revealed-as-brands-first-kei-ev-for-japan/. 
  13. ↑ Rivers, Stephen (22 October 2025). "BYD Just Did What No Foreign Carmaker Dared To Try In Japan". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/china-is-officially-entering-japans-kei-car-market/. 
  14. ↑ Bobylev, Denis (2026-02-17). "BYD Racco EV kei car officially revealed interior in Japan" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2026/02/17/byd-racco-ev-kei-car-officially-revealed-interior-in-japan/. 



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