Link: https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/15/japan-suzuki-prices-e-sky-below-byd-hondas-electric-kei-cars/

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The Japanese automaker will offer three trims: A, G, and X. Above the entry-level A, the G and X trims will retail at 2.39 million yen (~€13,500) and 2.79 million yen (~€15,750), respectively. The company says it will build the A trim to order, while the G and X trims will be regular production configurations.

The e Sky is based on a newly developed, dedicated EV platform called ‘Heartect-e’. Suzuki also developed the car’s eAxle itself, combining the motor, inverter, and reduction gears into a single component weighing approximately 47 kg. The motor is an AC synchronous unit, internally designated ‘BB8A’, and produces 47 kW and 133 Nm of torque.

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The company will also offer a host of safety and driver-assistance features, including a 360-degree camera system, six airbags, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Vehicle Sway Warning, Driver Drowsiness Warning, and Adaptive Cruise Control.

According to a report from Nikkei, Suzuki could launch the e Sky in Europe as early as 2027. The company is considering the UK and Italy as the primary export markets in the region. Another report from the Japanese publication has hinted at BYD also planning an entry in this emerging segment in Europe with a model that features a battery pack with a space-saving layout similar to that of the Racco. Honda has already launched an adapted version of its electric kei car, the N-One e, as the Super-N in the UK.

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