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Suzuki to launch e-Sky mini EV in Japan

Suzuki e-Sky electric vehicles kei EV LFP battery Japanese automotive market

Suzuki is set to debut its first battery-powered mini car, the e-Sky, in Japan on November 16. The compact electric vehicle is designed as an entry-level model and is expected to be one of the lowest-priced options in its category.

The e-Sky features a 26kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, likely sourced from rival BYD, and offers a claimed range of up to 310 kilometers under the WLTC cycle. It is built on the dedicated HEARTECT-e platform, which integrates the battery, motor, inverter, and reduction gear.

Pricing for the e-Sky starts at approximately 2.12 million yen ($13,387) for the base variant. If the vehicle qualifies for Japan’s 568,000-yen CEV subsidy, the effective price could drop significantly, making it more competitive against rivals like the BYD Racco and Nissan Sakura. Suzuki is targeting monthly sales of approximately 1,000 units in its home market.

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黒船BYDを完全迎撃!? 航続距離310kmで212万円からのスズキ「e SKY」はガチで“買い”か [ascii.jp]
Suzuki prezantoi veturën e vogël dhe të lirë [www.mesazhi.com]
เปิดราคา Suzuki e-Sky รถ Kei Car ขุมพลังไฟฟ้าล้วนรุ่นแรกของค่าย เริ่ม 4. 5 แสน ใช้แบตเตอรี่ BYD วิ่งไกลสุด 310 กม. [www.headlightmag.com]
Suzuki e SKY Gets 310 Km Range; Japan Sales Begin November 16 [www.autopunditz.com]
In Japan, Suzuki's first mini EV could take the budget crown with rival BYD cells inside [www.thecooldown.com]
Suzuki goes electric: This tiny EV promises 310 km on one charge [www.businesstoday.in]
【新型e SKY】伝統の「小・少・軽・短・美」を完全電動化。航続310km・212万円から始まるスズキ渾身の初軽EV - LE VOLANT WEB [levolant.jp]