In Pictures: Suzuki launches $13,500 e SKY mini EV with BYD batteries, undercutting BYD's Racco in Japan

Japan's kei car segment is poised for an electric shake-up as Suzuki's e SKY undercuts rivals on price.

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The e SKY's BYD-supplied LFP battery underscores how Chinese suppliers are penetrating Japan's auto industry.

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Suzuki's budget EV arrives as competition among affordable electric models intensifies across Asia.

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At roughly $13,500, the e SKY undercuts BYD's Racco to become Japan's cheapest mini EV.

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Rivals like Kia are also pushing affordable EVs as the global small-car market electrifies.

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With up to 310 km of WLTC range, the e SKY targets urban drivers charging at home.

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Suzuki's first EV marks a strategic shift for a brand long focused on compact gasoline cars.

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The e SKY's cabin reflects how digital interfaces are reshaping even the smallest EVs.

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Cheaper mini EVs like the e SKY could accelerate electric adoption on Japan's roads.

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