Electric · 2012–2020

BYD e6

Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the BYD e6. By the official figures, the 2020 uses 2.1 mi/kWh, about £806 a year in the UK.

Efficiency
2.1 mi/kWh
2020 official · 29.0 kWh/100km
A year's charging
£806
at today's prices in the UK
Range
186 miles

What a e6 costs to run

At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£0.25/kWh electricity£11.52 per 100 miles£806
New Zealand$0.39/kWh electricity$11.30 per 100 km$1,243
Australia$0.33/kWh electricity$9.56 per 100 km$1,061
United States$0.18/kWh electricity$8.39 per 100 miles$1,133

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2020Electric29.0 kWh/100km2.1 mi/kWh72 MPGe300 km
2018Electric29.0 kWh/100km2.1 mi/kWh72 MPGe300 km
2017Electric29.2 kWh/100km2.1 mi/kWh72 MPGe300 km
2016Electric29.2 kWh/100km2.1 mi/kWh72 MPGe300 km
2014Electric33.6 kWh/100km1.9 mi/kWh62 MPGe204 km
2013Electric33.6 kWh/100km1.9 mi/kWh62 MPGe204 km
2012Electric33.6 kWh/100km1.9 mi/kWh62 MPGe196 km

BYD e6 questions

How much electricity does the BYD e6 use?

The 2020 BYD e6 uses 29.0 kWh/100km officially (2.1 mi/kWh, 72 MPGe). Its official range is 186 miles (300 km).

How much does a BYD e6 cost to run a year in the UK?

About £806 a year at today's average electricity price of £0.25/kWh and a typical year's driving in the UK.

Cars like the e6

From other makes, closest in what they use.

What will a drive in your e6 cost?

Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and splits it between everyone in the car.

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The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way