DecodedCarsBYD e6
7 model years from 2012 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2012–2020
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 187 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 2,085 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 e6 in brief
The 2020 BYD e6 is a small SUV powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 187 miles and takes about 5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The BYD e6 has 7 model years in our data, from 2012 to 2020, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2012 e6 compares
The 2012 BYD e6 is a SUV - powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 122 miles and takes about 6 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
About the BYD e6
The BYD e6 is a battery electric vehicle manufactured by BYD Auto from 2009. Field testing for the first generation model began in China in May 2010 with 40 units operating as taxis in the city of Shenzhen. Sales to the general public began in Shenzhen in October 2011, over two years behind schedule of the originally planned release date of 2009.
From the Wikipedia article "BYD e6", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 e6 pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 153 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Short EV rangeUp to 187 miles on a charge (EPA) — plan around charging.
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 e6
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 4 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
e6 changes by model year
- 2016
- Longest EV range up from 127 to 187 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2020 e6
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2020 Subaru Forester | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Highlander | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BYD. How we calculate this →