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BYD Debuts Racco Kei EV at Japan Mobility Show, Aiming at Japan’s Biggest Car Segment

The Japan-only prototype signals BYD’s push into the high-volume kei market with a 2026 launch planned.

Overview

  • Unveiled in Tokyo, the Racco is a prototype sized to kei-class rules at 3,395 x 1,475 x 1,800 mm, featuring sliding rear doors and seating for four.
  • BYD has not disclosed drivetrain details, but reports point to Blade LFP batteries in short- and long-range versions with roughly 20 kWh and about 180 km WLTC.
  • Pricing remains unconfirmed, with media projecting a starting price around ¥2.5–2.6 million to compete with Nissan’s Sakura and Mitsubishi’s eK X EV.
  • Market timing is set for 2026, with outlets citing summer pre-orders and sales expected in the second half of the year.
  • BYD also showed the Sealion 6 DM‑i plug-in hybrid and the T35 compact electric truck as part of an expanded Japan lineup and retail push.