BYD e6
The BYD e6 is an all-electric compact crossover/compact MPV manufactured by BYD 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. A number of e6 units were operating in fleet service as taxis in China, Indonesia, Colombia, Belgium, the U.S. (New York and Chicago), the Netherlands, and the U.K. Australia will be introducing the e6 taxi fleet in 2020. Since 2010 sales in China totaled 34,862 units through December 2016. The BYD e6 ranked as the best-selling pure electric car in China in 2016 and won a golden medal for “Best Quality Product” at the Havana International Fair 2015. First generation (2009) The first generation BYD e6 is an all-electric compact MPV manufactured by BYD with a range of according to the carmaker. Its exterior design resembles the third generation Honda Odyssey (RB1/2), with the rear end shortened and a redesigned front fascia. BYD planned to sell the e6 model in the US for before any government incentives. However, after rescheduling the US launch several times, in October 2011 BYD announced that sales to retail customers would be delayed at least 18 months due to the lack of charging infrastructure. In May 2013, BYD announced that the e6 would not be sold to any retail customer and would sell only to fleet customers for , as the company planned to focus on electric bus sales in North America. Specifications include a range of up to 400 km (with an 82-kWh battery), a guaranteed cycle life of 4000 charge cycles and fast battery charging, to 80 percent capacity, in 15 minutes. The cars are often used in vehicle fleets with large range requirements like taxis, police cars or car rentals. Specifications Initial specs BYD's initial claims for the e6 in 2009 included: Electric power consumption: less than 18 kWh per Acceleration: 0- in < 8 seconds Top speed: Normal charge: 220V/10A household electric power socket Quick charge (using Three-phase AC): Range: BYD provides a 10-year warranty for the Fe battery This range and consumption implies a 72 kWh battery pack, which would have been the largest in any production electric car in 2009. Revised spec Early versions (60-70 kWh) BYD mentioned a smaller 48 kWh battery pack for the e6 at its debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (no such versions were ever sold, and the vehicles rolled out in Shenzhen, China in 2010 all used batteries with at least 60 kWh capacity). However, at the 2010 NAIAS, BYD indicated a range of per charge, an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time under 14 seconds, and a top speed of for the e6. Range has since dropped and consumption increased. According to BYD, the 40 demonstration vehicles that began operating as taxis in Shenzhen, China, have a range