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2016 BYD e6 range & efficiency

The 2016 BYD e6 is a small SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 72 MPGe combined (47 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 187 miles. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $1,269 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 72 MPGe 73 MPGe city · 71 MPGe hwy

Driving range 187 mi 5 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $1,269 15,000 mi/yr · $8.46 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #1 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$15.82to charge from empty (~88 kWh from the wall)

187 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2016 BYD e6 uses 47 kWh per 100 miles (29.2 kWh/100 km), which is 2.1 miles per kWh or 72 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	72 MPGe
Energy use	47 kWh/100 mi
Metric	29.2 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	2.13

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2016 e6Other small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

e6 MPGe across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · Electric motor (75 kW) · Single-speed e6	Electric	73 MPGe	71 MPGe	72 MPGe	187 mi	$1,269

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (75 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: FWD
Electricity use: 47 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 5 hrs
Passenger volume: 88 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 10/10

2016 BYD e6 vs. rivals

vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr e6 saves $184/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,500/yr e6 saves $231/yr vs Honda HR-V 31 MPG · $1,500/yr e6 saves $231/yr vs Buick Encore 30 MPG · $1,550/yr e6 saves $281/yr vs Honda CR-V 29 MPG · $1,603/yr e6 saves $334/yr vs Mazda CX-5 29 MPG · $1,603/yr e6 saves $334/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2016 BYD e6?

The EPA rates the 2016 BYD e6 at up to 187 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2016 BYD e6?

Up to 72 MPGe combined, which is 47 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2016 BYD e6?

The 2016 BYD e6 uses 47 kWh per 100 miles (29.2 kWh/100 km), which is 2.1 miles per kWh or 72 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2016 BYD e6?

Charging from empty to its full 187-mile EPA range draws about 88 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $16 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 BYD e6 per year?

About $1,269 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $8.46 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.