BYD Racco price in Sri Lanka vs Japan: trims, batteries and range

The 3.4-metre BYD Racco debuts in Sri Lanka at 11.45 million rupees. Comparing it with Japan’s cheapest version is misleading.

Author: Polina Kotikova

04:40 18-10-2026

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The 3.4-metre BYD Racco electric car costs 11.45 million Sri Lankan rupees, or about $34,600, in Sri Lanka. Claims that its Japanese price is 2.5 times lower are misleading: they compare the export offer with the cheapest Japanese version, although the trims may differ.

The Racco went on sale in Sri Lanka on October 9, the model’s first export market after Japan. Official distributor John Keells CG Auto unveiled it in Colombo, Kandy and Galle. The introductory price runs until November 9, 2026; the subsequent price has not been announced.

In Japan, the entry-level Racco 200 lists for 2,145,000 yen, the 300 Plus for 2,398,000 yen and the 300 Premium for 2,497,000 yen. Local publication MotorGuide identifies the 11.45-million-rupee offer as the 300 Premium, but the exact export specification still needs confirmation from the distributor.

Compared provisionally with Japan’s 300 Premium, the Sri Lankan price is about 2.2 times higher. An accurate comparison requires confirmation of equipment and exchange rates. Import taxes, transport and local pricing also matter; the entire difference cannot be attributed to a manufacturer markup.

The four-seat Racco has sliding rear doors and a 47-kW electric motor, equivalent to around 64 metric horsepower. In Japan, the 300 Premium has a 35.84-kWh LFP battery and a claimed 320-km WLTC range; the Racco 200 has a 22.4-kWh battery and a rated 210 km under the same cycle. Export specifications need local confirmation.

The Racco was developed to meet Japan’s kei-car size rules. It measures 3,395 mm long and 1,475 mm wide. It competes with small local city cars in Japan, while its Sri Lankan launch signals BYD’s interest in exporting vehicles in this class.

Despite the high local price, distributor John Keells CG Auto aims to sell 3,000 Raccos over the next 12 months, according to EconomyNext. November 9 will be the next price milestone, when the introductory offer expires and a new price may be announced.