Suzuki e SKY: $13,500 mini EV with BYD batteries

Suzuki's first electric kei car, the e SKY, launches November 16 from about 2.12 million yen ($13,500), undercutting BYD's Racco at 2.145 million yen. It offers up to 310 km WLTC range and 97 Wh/km efficiency, using LFP batteries supplied by BYD.

• Launch on November 16, priced from 2.12 million yen (~$13,500)
• Up to 310 km WLTC range, 97 Wh/km energy consumption
• LFP batteries supplied by BYD help cut costs
• BYD Racco starts at 2.145 million yen with up to 320 km range