China's BYD Co. has begun introducing its Racco ultracompact electric vehicle in Macao and Sri Lanka, taking a model developed specifically for Japanese customers to other markets.
Chinese automaker BYD has launched the overseas expansion of its RACCO, a compact electric vehicle (EV) developed for the Japanese market. It will be launched in Macau and Sri Lanka, where demand for the compact vehicle is expected. The company plans to expand sales to other countries and regions in the future.
BYD Racco went on the market in Sri Lanka at an introductory price of 11.45 million rupees, before catching up with the Macao market. |BYD Racco's tiny electric car has a 47 kW motor, a four-seater, and a mileage of up to 320 km based on WLTC. |Upon its launch in Japan, BYD Racco entered the Sri Lankan market at a price of approximately USD34,615, higher due to import taxes and duties.