- Newest year: 2014
- Electric
- Small SUVs
- Same as 2013
2012-2014 BYD e6 MPGe & Charging Cost
3 model years · 62–63 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2014 BYD e6 at a glance
The 2012-2014 BYD e6 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 62–63 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $1,480 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the e6 FWD (63 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013; 2014 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 63 MPGe, was reached in 2013 and 2014.
2012-2014 BYD e6 by model year
What the 2014 e6 FWD costs to drive
Per month
$123
$1,480 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.47
Per 100 miles
$9.87
Five years
$7,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,580less a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2014 BYD e6 MPGe
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 BYD e6 as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
EPA range 127 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e6 (Most efficient) | FWD | 54 | 63 | 127 mi | $1,480 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2013 BYD e6 MPGe
63 MPGe · $1,480/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 62 to 63 MPGe, up 1. Its annual cost stays at $1,480.
EPA range 127 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e6 (Most efficient) | FWD | 54 | 63 | 127 mi | $1,480 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2012 BYD e6 MPGe
62 MPGe · $1,480/yr
EPA range 122 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e6 (Most efficient) | FWD | 54 | 62 | 122 mi | $1,480 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the e6 FWD: $3,890 in Hawaii and $1,030 in Louisiana, a $2,860 difference.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2012-2014 BYD e6?
EPA rates the 2012-2014 BYD e6 at 62–63 MPGe combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 e6 FWD, is rated 63 MPGe (61 city, 65 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2012-2014 BYD e6?
The e6 FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 63 MPGe, in 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 62 MPGe, was in 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2014 BYD e6?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013. In 2014 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2014 BYD e6 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the e6 FWD costs about $1,480 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,480 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 BYD e6 100 miles?
About $9.87 per 100 miles for the e6 FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 BYD e6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The e6 FWD is rated 61 city and 65 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPGe.
How does the 2014 BYD e6 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The e6 FWD costs about $1,480 a year to fuel, $1,580 less than the class median of $3,060, and less than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 168 rated small SUV configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2014 BYD e6?
EPA rates the range at 127 miles depending on configuration, and the e6 FWD goes 127 mi. Efficiency is 54 kWh per 100 miles (63 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,480 a year, or $9.87 per 100 miles for the e6 FWD.
Is the 2014 BYD e6 different from the 2013 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2013 and 2014: 1 configuration rated 63 MPGe combined. See the 2013 BYD e6 for that year.