BYD e6 EV Range & Charging

The 2020 BYD e6 is EPA-rated for up to 187 miles of electric range, and recharges in about 5 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

Latest model year (2020):

The BYD e6 is rated for up to 187 mi of electric range, recharging in about 5 hours on Level 2.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

BYD e6 EV Range — All Years

YearTrimMotorRangeCity RangeHwy Range120V Charge240V Charge
2020Auto (A1)75 kW DCPM187 mi188.7 mi184.3 mi—5 h
2018——187 mi————
2017——187 mi————
2016——187 mi————

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

BYD e6 data analysis

How BYD e6 EPA electric range varies

Across 4 configurations recorded for the 2016 through 2020 BYD e6, EPA electric range runs from 187 miles to 187 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2016 BYD e6 at 187 miles, and the weakest to the 2020 car (Auto (A1)) at 187 miles — a spread of 0%. The narrow spread means any year of the BYD e6 in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2020

Average EPA electric range for the 2020 BYD e6 is 187 miles, against 187 miles for the 2018 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this BYD e6 data

This page lists every 2016 through 2020 BYD e6 record we hold for this measurement — 4 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these BYD e6 figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BYD e6 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About e6 EV Range

How far can the BYD e6 go on a charge?

The BYD e6 is EPA-rated for up to 187 miles of electric range (2020 model year). Real-world range drops in cold weather, at highway speeds, and with heavy climate control use — plan for roughly 70–80% of the rated figure in winter.

How long does the BYD e6 take to charge?

On a 240-volt Level 2 charger the BYD e6 takes about 5 hours for a full charge. DC fast charging, where supported, is far quicker but is not part of the EPA data set.

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