Suzuki has introduced its inaugural passenger Kei-car EV, the e-Sky, marking the company’s formal entry into the electric vehicle segment. The model is positioned as the most affordable Kei-car EV in Japan, with a starting price of ¥2.12 million ($13,400).
To achieve this price point, Suzuki partnered with BYD to incorporate Chinese battery technology. The e-Sky is built on a dedicated EV platform and features a proprietary e-Axle drive system. It is equipped with a 26 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, providing a WLTP range of 310 km.
The vehicle measures 3,395 mm in length, 1,475 mm in width, and 1,625 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,460 mm. It weighs 1,030 kg. Suzuki offers three versions of the model, including a base variant for corporate clients that excludes fast charging to minimize costs.
With government subsidies of ¥568,000 ($3,600), the effective purchase price for consumers can be reduced to ¥1.55 million ($9,800). This pricing undercuts competitors such as the BYD Racco and the Nissan Sakura. Even without subsidies, the e-Sky remains ¥20,000 ($126) cheaper than the Racco.
Suzuki targets a combined monthly sales volume of 1,000 units for all three e-Sky trims. For context, the company sold 556,632 petrol-powered Kei-cars in 2025, while the BYD Racco has recorded 1,800 unit sales since its launch in July.
