Overview
- Shown as a prototype at the Japan Mobility Show, the Racco is sized to kei limits at 3,395 mm by 1,475 mm by 1,800 mm with sliding rear doors and seating for four.
- BYD has not released full specifications, but reports point to Blade LFP batteries in short- and long-range versions, with a likely 20 kWh pack targeting about 180 km WLTC.
- Pre-orders are planned for summer 2026 with sales expected to begin in mid-2026, while final pricing and detailed technical data remain unconfirmed.
- Positioned against Nissan’s Sakura, Mitsubishi’s eK X EV and Honda’s kei EVs, the Racco aims at a segment that accounts for roughly one-third to 40% of Japan’s new-car sales.
- BYD also showcased the Japan-focused Sealion 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid and debuted the T35 electric kei truck, reinforcing an “EV + PHEV” strategy as it expands its dealer network.