BYD Racco Small EV Draws Over 700 Orders in Japan; Dealer Expansion Ahead
BYD said orders for its Racco small electric vehicle, developed for Japan's light-vehicle market, have surpassed 700 since its July 28 launch. The company noted most of the 125 units recorded in the first four days were dealer-registered test-drive vehicles, with order numbers better reflecting actual demand. BYD plans to expand its Japanese dealer network from about 80 outlets to 100 by end-2026 and 120 by end-2027.
BYD announced that its Racco small electric vehicle, developed specifically for Japan's light-vehicle market, has received more than 700 orders since its launch on July 28. Japanese industry statistics show the Racco recorded only 125 units sold in its first four days, but BYD said the majority of those were dealer-registered test-drive vehicles, and that order numbers better reflect actual market demand.
BYD also unveiled plans to expand its dealer network in Japan, targeting an increase from the current approximately 80 stores to 100 by the end of 2026, with further expansion to 120 stores planned by the end of 2027.
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