# Suzuki's Cheapest EV Beats BYD in Japan

> Suzuki launches Japan's cheapest EV to undercut BYD's Racco.
- Title: Suzuki's Cheapest EV Beats BYD in Japan · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Suzuki launches Japan's cheapest EV to undercut BYD's Racco. Suzuki's new e-Sky EV will cost 2.12 million yen ($13,400) in Japan, undercutting BYD's Racco…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/suzuki-undercuts-byd-in-japan-with-cheapest-in-class-mini-ev
- Published: 2026-10-05T20:01:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: suzuki, byd, e-sky, kei ev, japan, electric vehicles, racco, news, business, world
## Suzuki launches new kei EV
Suzuki Motor's new electric kei minicar will be priced at 2.12 million yen ($13,400) when it goes on sale in Japan next month.
## e-Sky targets BYD's Racco
The e-Sky will also exceed Chinese carmaker's entry-level Racco in range.
## Cheapest in class
Suzuki's e-Sky is expected to be the cheapest in its class, undercutting BYD's Racco.
## Price comparison
Suzuki's e-Sky costs 2.12 million yen ($13,400) versus BYD's Racco.
## Market strategy
Suzuki aims to stimulate EV demand in Japan with its cheapest-in-class model.
## Key takeaway

Suzuki's new e-Sky EV will cost 2.12 million yen ($13,400) in Japan, undercutting BYD's Racco and becoming the cheapest in its class.