BYD Seal Otter Shortlisted for Japan JCOTY 2026-2027 Top 10 and RJC Import Car Top 6

Recently, Japan's JCOTY (Japan Car of the Year) announced its 2026-2027 top ten shortlist, with the BYD Raccoon making the list. This is the first Chinese-brand K-Car to be shortlisted in the award's more than 40-year history, and also the first overseas pure electric K-Car to make the list. In the same period, the vehicle was selected for Japan's RJC import car top six list. The BYD Raccoon was developed in accordance with Japanese K-Car regulations, with body dimensions of 3395×1475×1800mm, a wheelbase of 2520mm, and a wheelbase-to-length ratio exceeding 65%. The vehicle entered the Japanese market on July 28, 2026, with three versions available, priced before tax from 2.145 million to 2.497 million yen. The entry-level version is equipped with a 22.4kWh battery and has a WLTC range of 210 kilometers; the higher-trim version features a 35.84kWh Blade battery with a WLTC range of 320 kilometers. Power parameters are a peak output of 47kW and peak torque of 160N·m, with a 2+2 seating layout, equipped with rear electric sliding doors, foot-sensor activation, and other features.