# BYD launches the 'world's first' SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000

> The Racco went on sale as the “world’s first SDV-based” light EV, BYD said, with a low starting price of around $13,000.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/07/28/byd-launches-worlds-first-sdv-kei-ev-starting-at-13000/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a68ce3efe66f1894905ce6d)
- **Published:** 2026-07-28
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a68ce3efe66f1894905ce6d

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