A BYD K-Car was recently spotted in Japan, ahead of the Japanese Mobility Show 2025. Specifically, this was the first time the compact EV was spotted without any camouflage in the country, where the car thrives.
Kei car, an abbreviation of the Japanese term kei-jidonsha, is one of the smallest categories of vehicles legally allowed on Japanese highways or expressways. These vehicles are typically and almost exclusively sold in Japan, although they gained popularity in other countries over the years.
Prior to the image, which was taken by Chinese blogger Sugar Design, the majority of images taken of the BYD K-Car was with its camouflage. As to what is known, it’s expected to be BYD’s entry-level full-EV, and that it should have a 20kWh LFP battery built in. That roughly translates to a WLTC range of about 180km, which seems low, but the design means that it is likely to be relegated mostly to travelling within a city, rather than outstation travelling.
The image of the BYD K-Car without camouflage also suggests that the company will be launched in a white body colour with black pillars. We can also see that the wheels sport multi-spoke aluminium wheels and rear sliding doors. Inside the cabin, the driver’s seat sports a three-spoke steering wheel and a floating touchscreen.
Pricing for the BYD K-Car has yet to be formally announced, but based on a previous announcement by the Chinese EV maker and Aeon, it could start from around ¥2 million (~RM55,059).
The Japanese Mobility Show 2025 is set to kick off 30 October.
(Source: Autohome, Car News China, GlobalChinaEV, Weibo)
