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2018 BYD e6 range & efficiency

The 2018 BYD e6 is a small SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 72 MPGe combined (46.6 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 187 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 68 small SUVs rated for 2018, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $1,258 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 $1,258 15,000 mi/yr · $8.39 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #1 of 68 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$15.69to charge from empty (~87 kWh from the wall)

187 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2018 BYD e6 uses 46.6 kWh per 100 miles (29.0 kWh/100 km), which is 2.1 miles per kWh or 72 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	72 MPGe
Energy use	46.6 kWh/100 mi
Metric	29.0 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	2.15

How it ranks among 2018 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,258
2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid74 MPGe + 25 MPG $1,545
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68Audi SQ521 MPG $2,821

2018 e6Other small SUVsClass median: $1,938/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	$1,258

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (75 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: FWD
Electricity use: 46.6 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

2018 BYD e6 vs. rivals

vs Nissan Rogue Hybrid 34 MPG · $1,368/yr e6 saves $109/yr vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr e6 saves $195/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid 74 MPGe + 25 MPG · $1,545/yr e6 saves $287/yr vs Honda CR-V 30 MPG · $1,550/yr e6 saves $292/yr vs Buick Encore 30 MPG · $1,550/yr e6 saves $292/yr vs Hyundai Kona 30 MPG · $1,550/yr e6 saves $292/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2018 BYD e6?

The EPA rates the 2018 BYD e6 at up to 187 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2018 BYD e6?

Up to 72 MPGe combined, which is 46.6 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2018 BYD e6?

The 2018 BYD e6 uses 46.6 kWh per 100 miles (29.0 kWh/100 km), which is 2.1 miles per kWh or 72 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2018 BYD e6?

Charging from empty to its full 187-mile EPA range draws about 87 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 2018 BYD e6 per year?

About $1,258 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $8.39 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.