- Electric
- Small SUVs
- MY2012–2020
BYD e6 MPGe & Charging Cost by Year
7 model years · 2012–2020
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
BYD e6 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BYD e6 for 7 model years, 2012 to 2020. Across those years its combined rating runs 62–72 MPGe. The latest model year, 2020, has 1 configuration rated 72 MPGe combined and costing $1,280 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2012 is the 2020 e6 FWD, at 72 MPGe.
BYD e6 MPG by year
| Year | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Generation page | ||
| 2020 | 72 | $1,280 |
| 2016-2018 Generation page | ||
| 2018 | 72 | $1,280 |
| 2017 | 72 | $1,290 |
| 2016 | 72 | $1,290 |
| 2012-2014 Generation page | ||
| 2014 | 63 | $1,480 |
| 2013 | 63 | $1,480 |
| 2012 | 62 | $1,480 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
BYD e6 generations
3 generations between 2012 and 2020. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2020 powertrain options
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD e6's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BYD e6 run 62–72 MPGe across model years 2012 to 2020. The latest year, 2020, is rated 72 MPGe.
Which BYD e6 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020 BYD e6 e6 FWD has the highest combined rating since 2012, at 72 MPGe.
How much does a BYD e6 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2020, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,280 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,280.
Has the BYD e6's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 62 MPGe in 2012 to 72 MPGe in 2020, 10 MPGe more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric BYD e6?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2012 to 2020 (62–72 MPGe).
Which BYD e6 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2014, 2017. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.