Variants
The BYD e6 is available in in one variant – GL.
Market introduction
The BYD e6 made its debut for individual buyers in August 2022.
Engine and Specification
The e6 is propelled by a single AC motor that draws power from a 71.87kWh battery pack that puts out 94bhp and 180Nm of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels and the electric MPV has a claimed WLTP range of 415kms. The charging options include an AC Type 2 6.6kW charger and a CCS2 60kW DC charger.
Exterior
At the front, the front fascia holds a single-slat chrome strip and a hexagon-shaped grille with a honey-comb pattern right below it. Placed on either side is a pair of dual-pod headlamps, while the bumper also features triangular black inserts on either side, devoid of any fog lights. The side profile benefits from blacked-out B and C-pillars, front-door mounted ORVMs, a shoulder line that moves up after the C-pillar, and a set of 17-inch alloy wheels.
The posterior of the vehicle is rather simple and incorporates a set of LED tail lights, an integrated spoiler with a high-mounted stop lamp, a shark-fin antenna, and a chrome strip running the width of the bootlid, extending above the tail lights.
Interior
In terms of features, the MPV gets a 10-inch touchscreen rotatable infotainment system, a five-inch instrument console, tilt and telescopic-adjustable steering, two steering modes (soft and comfort), rear AC vents, EPB, and six-way manually adjustable front seats.
In terms of safety features, the e6 gets four airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, HAC, HBA, TPMS, seat-belt reminder for all passengers, and a smart key. The carmaker offers a standard warranty of eight years/5 lakh kms for the battery and three years/1.25 lakh kms for the vehicle.
Colours
The BYD e6 is offered in three colours that include Doctor Black, Crystal White, and Blue.
Seating capacity
The BYD e6 can accommodate five passengers.
Rivals
The BYD e6 is an electric alternative to the Toyota Innova Crysta.
