Suzuki e SKY Gets 193 Miles From 26 kWh as BYD Racco Needs 38% More Battery

Suzuki says its new production e SKY, its first fully electric kei car, targets maximum efficiency with a small 26 kWh battery and a quoted range of 310 km (193 miles). Revealed on August 24, 2026, the e SKY uses Suzuki’s Heartect-e architecture and a front e-Axle that integrates the motor, inverter and gearset into one compact unit to cut weight. The lithium iron phosphate pack sits under the floor to lower the center of gravity, helping keep curb weight at 1,030 kg (2,271 lbs). Suzuki claims 97 Wh/km energy use, positioning it ahead of rivals. The article compares this with BYD’s Racco kei EV, which would need 35.84 kWh—38% more battery—to cover roughly the same distance. The e SKY goes on sale in Japan in autumn 2026, with exports to mainland Europe and the UK in spring 2027 priced under £20,000.