BYD Racco interior revealed – brand’s first EV kei car to go on sale in Japan in the summer; 180 km WLTP

BYD has posted official interior photos of the Racco, its first kei car that will go on sale in Japan in the summer of this year (between June and August). Revealed at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, the Racco’s name is said to be the Japanese translation of ‘sea otter’.

The Racco’s interior is similar in layout to most kei cars, with the gear selector and air-conditioning controls located on a panel on the dashboard. Below this are three levels of storage cubbies, with the topmost accompanied by a 12-volt power outlet as well as USB ports.

For the driver, there is a digital instrument cluster sandwiched between two oval-shaped air vents, while the central infotainment touchscreen bookends the horizontal air vents on the dash. Front passengers will be well acquainted given how close the seats are, and while there is no shot of the second row, it is known that there are two more seats for a total of four.

BYD says the interior touchpoints are meant to be “safe and gentle to the touch,” pointing out that shape of the shift lever that supposedly fits perfectly in the palm. There’s no shortage of practicality too despite the compact size, as the company notes a vertical space for a long umbrella, designated spots for frequently used cards and smartphones as well as holders that are easy to use for plastic bottles and cups.

In terms of specifications, the Racco measures 3,395 mm long, 1,475 mm wide and 1,800 mm tall. It will reportedly feature a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by FinDreams (a BYD subsidiary) that is good for a WLTP-rated range of 180 km and supports DC fast charging at up to 100 kW. The electric vehicle (EV) is expected to retail from around 2.5 million yen (about RM63k) and competes against other kei EVs like the Honda N-One e:, Mitsubishi eK X EV and Nissan Sakura.

GALLERY: BYD Racco at Japan Mobility Show 2026

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