BYD Sri Lanka launched the BYD RACCO, the first-ever electric KEI vehicle in Sri Lanka, which marks the opening of a new chapter in New Energy in Sri Lanka. The global New Energy Vehicle giant rolled out the electric vehicle in Sri Lanka through its authorized distributor John Keells CG Auto, marking the first time outside Japan, where it was launched in July. In a first for the local auto industry, the compact electric vehicle was launched in Colombo, Kandy, and Galle on the same day to mark its availability in all three cities.
The RACCO is the latest addition to the New Energy vehicle line-up and is specially designed to meet Japan’s stringent KEI car regulations. The vehicle is a blend of smart design and technology packed into a small-sized exterior with a roomy interior that accommodates four people. The car has a length, width, and height of 3,395 mm, 1,475 mm, and 1,800 mm respectively, with a turning radius of just 4.8 meters, making it ideal for Sri Lankan traffic and parking conditions. The vehicle boasts of a 47 kW motor that delivers a torque of 160 Nm and gives a realistic range of 210 km on a 22.4 kWh Blade battery. Customers can also choose from a 35.84 kWh battery that offers a longer range of 320 km on a full tank, making it the first electric KEI vehicle to cover over 300 km on a single charge.
Besides having sliding power doors, the vehicle also offers an enlarged modern cabin with a floating infotainment screen and multiple airbags, combined with advanced driver-assistance technologies, promising to give drivers a driving experience beyond their expectations with a car of this size. Since its launch in Japan, the vehicle has been in high demand, recording more than 1,500 sales and over 2,000 customer inquiries after its launch last month. With the immense success of the vehicle in its mother market, BYD and John Keells CG Auto are confident that the local motorists will do the same.
The RACCO electric vehicle has opened a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s New Energy history and created a new benchmark in its auto industry. The car is now available at BYD Sri Lanka’s showrooms in Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle, Ampara, Rathnapura, Moratuwa, Negombo, Batticaloa, and Jaffna. This way, every customer in Sri Lanka can see and test-drive the car that has been creating waves in Japan.
With this successful launch, BYD Sri Lanka has positioned itself as the most popular New Energy Vehicle brand in the country, offering motorists more value for their money and promoting zero-emission transportation, which has become significantly important in recent years. The launch of this small-sized electric car signals a new era of electric vehicles, with the battery technology that promises to take over the world.