BYD Racco
Kei car produced by BYD Auto
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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]
| BYD Racco | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | 2026–present |
| Assembly | China: Changzhou[1] |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-door microvan |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | e-Platform 3.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
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
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
Notes
- 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.