BYD teases electric K-Car for Japan at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show
First look: BYD's electric kei car for Japan debuts at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show
BYD teases electric K-Car for Japan at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show
BYD unveils a teaser of its first Japan-specific electric kei car, debuting at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show, with a 20-kWh Blade battery and up to 180 km WLTC range.
2025-10-22T15:54:56+03:00
2025-10-22T15:54:56+03:00
2025-10-22T15:54:56+03:00
BYD has released the first official teaser of its new all-electric K-Car, set to debut in late October at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show. It’s the brand’s first model developed specifically for Japan, a market where this format is especially in demand.The image points to a boxy silhouette familiar to Japan’s kei cars, yet BYD leans into the benefits of an EV platform: a short hood and a long wheelbase are used to carve out notably more interior space. That approach typically pays off in day-to-day comfort, particularly in tight urban settings.Earlier spy shots showed sliding rear doors, large windows and a “floating” roof design. LED ring lights front and rear give the car a clean, contemporary face that should make it easy to spot in city traffic.Inside, there’s a heated three-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster and a floating-style multimedia console. The front seats are reportedly configured as a single bench, a choice that underscores a focus on effortless entry and practical use.Power comes from a lightweight electric setup with a 20-kWh Blade battery, offering up to 180 km on the WLTC cycle. The car is aimed squarely at urban driving, and BYD expects it to become a new flagship among Japan’s mini EVs. The range figure won’t excite performance hunters, but it neatly matches the brief for city commutes and short hops.
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First look: BYD's electric kei car for Japan debuts at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show
BYD unveils a teaser of its first Japan-specific electric kei car, debuting at 2025 Tokyo Motor Show, with a 20-kWh Blade battery and up to 180 km WLTC range.
Michael Powers, Editor
BYD has released the first official teaser of its new all-electric K-Car, set to debut in late October at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show. It’s the brand’s first model developed specifically for Japan, a market where this format is especially in demand.
The image points to a boxy silhouette familiar to Japan’s kei cars, yet BYD leans into the benefits of an EV platform: a short hood and a long wheelbase are used to carve out notably more interior space. That approach typically pays off in day-to-day comfort, particularly in tight urban settings.
Earlier spy shots showed sliding rear doors, large windows and a “floating” roof design. LED ring lights front and rear give the car a clean, contemporary face that should make it easy to spot in city traffic.
Inside, there’s a heated three-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster and a floating-style multimedia console. The front seats are reportedly configured as a single bench, a choice that underscores a focus on effortless entry and practical use.
Power comes from a lightweight electric setup with a 20-kWh Blade battery, offering up to 180 km on the WLTC cycle. The car is aimed squarely at urban driving, and BYD expects it to become a new flagship among Japan’s mini EVs. The range figure won’t excite performance hunters, but it neatly matches the brief for city commutes and short hops.
