BYD Racco is newly introduced to Sri Lanka

The BYD Racco, BYD's first battery electric kei car designed for Japan's microcar market, has been officially introduced in Sri Lanka, marking its first entry into an international market outside of Japan. Named after the Japanese word for "Sea Otter," this vehicle was specifically designed for BYD Auto Japan株式会社 in Japan.

After its introduction in Japan in July 2026, this model achieved success with over 1,000 to 2,000 orders within the first few weeks. BYD announced its expansion beyond Japan, extending its official release and order acceptance to Sri Lanka and Macau.

Accordingly, on October 9, 2026, the vehicle was officially launched in the local market by John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorized distributor in Sri Lanka. This introduction took place simultaneously in three cities: Colombo, Kandy, and Galle, with vehicle exhibitions also organized at locations like Havelock City Mall and Kandy City Centre. Considered Sri Lanka's first electric kei car, it is available at an introductory price of LKR 11.45 million, valid until November 9, 2026.

The vehicle is built with a compact design, approximately 3.4 meters long, 1.48 meters wide, and 1.8 meters high, in compliance with Japan's strict kei car regulations. It also features power sliding doors and a 10.1-inch central infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The model introduced in Sri Lanka has a driving range exceeding 300 kilometers, while generally, this vehicle is produced with a 22 kWh battery offering a range of approximately 210 kilometers according to the WLTC method, as well as a larger 35.8 kWh battery system capable of driving up to 320 kilometers.

Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) power supply technologies, as well as Level 2 autonomous driving assistance options. It is reported that the introductory discounted price is LKR 11.45 million, and this promotional price will be valid until November 9.