# BYD’s new Racco is Japan’s first electric kei car with over 300 km range

> BYD has entered the Japanese kei car market with the Racco, an electric car built specifically for the country’s compact car segment.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/byds-new-racco-is-japans-first-electric-kei-car-with-over-300-km-range/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a68a13c7f5ab608f2018079)
- **Published:** 2026-07-28
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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