BYD unveiled the T35 (aka T-Sango/Racco) at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show, positioning it as a light-duty electric truck developed specifically for the Japanese market. The vehicle comes in two body configurations: an aluminum box and a flat box, and can be driven with a regular driver's license. The company plans to go on sale next spring for around 8 million yen.
Pure electric light load, optimized for urban freight transport
BYD’s development of the T35 specifically for Japan reflects its focus on urban transport: a compact body, a variety of body configurations, and easy accessibility thanks to the requirement of a general driver’s license. The manufacturer emphasizes versatility: the closed aluminum body model is suitable for logistics that require storage, while the flatbed supports material transport or can be converted as needed.
These points allow the T35 to serve both commercial and recreational purposes – an increasingly popular approach where electric vehicles are both a means of transportation and a mobile power source.
Passenger car-style cabin, focusing on daily comfort
The T35 is equipped with amenities commonly found on BYD passenger cars: a 12.8-inch central screen, an LCD instrument cluster, ventilated and heated seats, and a wireless phone charger in the center console. For users who work long hours in the car, these features help reduce fatigue and enhance the user experience without sacrificing practicality.
Steering assistance and traction/energy management
The ADAS package on the T35 includes forward collision warning (FCW), adaptive cruise control (ACC) and lane departure warning (LDW). These features assist drivers in dense traffic conditions typical of Japanese cities.
In addition, the vehicle has a system that recognizes and optimizes road conditions to manage power distribution and traction. In flat conditions without a load, the system controls power in a smooth direction to avoid sudden acceleration, helping to save energy. When climbing a hill with a heavy load, the system prioritizes increasing traction to ensure moving performance. This approach shows that the manufacturer focuses on solving typical usage scenarios of light trucks.
62 kWh LFP battery, 150 kW rear motor and 250 km WLTC range
The T35 uses a 62 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, providing a range of 250 km according to WLTC standards. The rear-mounted motor configuration achieves a maximum output of 150 kW and 340 Nm of torque, meeting the load demand while maintaining the instantaneous response characteristic of an electric drive system.
V2L 10 kW and practical application
Another highlight is the V2L power output function with a maximum output of 10 kW. BYD demonstrated a mobile sauna at the event: the sauna furnace and water heater were powered directly from the T35's battery. This demonstration illustrates on-site grid scenarios, such as camping, outdoor events or mobile services – cases where an electric truck can double as a mobile “generator”.
Price, release date and target audience
BYD said the T35 will go on sale in Japan next spring, with an expected price of around 8 million yen. Notably, the car can be driven by people with a regular driver's license, thereby expanding its customer base from small and medium-sized enterprises to individuals running service businesses.
Main parameters summary table
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Model name | BYD T35 (T-Sango/Racco) |
| Car body | Aluminum sealed box; flat box |
| Market | Japan |
| Battery | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 62 kWh |
| Range of operation | 250 km (WLTC) |
| Engine | Set later |
| Maximum power | 150 kW |
| Maximum torque | 340 Nm |
| V2L | Maximum 10 kW |
| Driving assistance | FCW, ACC, LDW |
| Driver's license required | Regular driver's license |
| Time of sale | Next spring (by BYD) |
| Estimated price | About 8 million yen |
Conclude
The BYD T35 focuses on solving the core problems of electric light trucks for urban Japan: flexible body configuration, comfortable cabin for long-term use, basic ADAS and traction/consumption management system according to load scenarios. The 62 kWh LFP battery pack, 150 kW rear motor and 10 kW V2L create additional value in use beyond pure transportation. If the sales roadmap and expected price are correct, the T35 has the basis to become a worthy choice for logistics and mobile service needs in Japan.
Source: https://baonghean.vn/byd-t35-tai-tokyo-2025-xe-tai-dien-62-kwh-v2l-10-kw-10309885.html
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