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2016-2018 BYD e6 MPGe & Charging Cost
3 model years · 72 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, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2018 BYD e6 at a glance
The 2016-2018 BYD e6 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 72 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $1,280 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the e6 FWD (72 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018; 2017 repeat the values of the year before.
2016-2018 BYD e6 by model year
What the 2018 e6 FWD costs to drive
Per month
$107
$1,280 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.13
Per 100 miles
$8.53
Five years
$6,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,680less a year
Class median $2,960 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2018 BYD e6 MPGe
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 72 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $1,290 to $1,280, $10 less.
EPA range 187 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e6 (Most efficient) | FWD | 47 | 72 | 187 mi | $1,280 |
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.
2017 BYD e6 MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2016
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2017 BYD e6 as for the 2016 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2016 section above.See 2016
2016 BYD e6 MPGe
72 MPGe · $1,290/yr
EPA range 187 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e6 (Most efficient) | FWD | 47 | 72 | 187 mi | $1,290 |
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: $3,360 in Hawaii and $890 in Louisiana, a $2,470 difference.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2016-2018 BYD e6?
EPA rates the 2016-2018 BYD e6 at 72 MPGe combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 e6 FWD, is rated 72 MPGe (73 city, 71 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2016-2018 BYD e6?
Every model year of the 2016-2018 BYD e6 tops out at 72 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2018 BYD e6?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018. In 2017 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2016-2018 BYD e6 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2014 BYD e6) is rated 62–63 MPGe combined and costs $1,480 a year to fuel; the 2016-2018 model is rated 72 MPGe and costs $1,280–$1,290 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2018 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 $1,280 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,280 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 BYD e6 100 miles?
About $8.53 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.
How does the 2018 BYD e6 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The e6 FWD costs about $1,280 a year to fuel, $1,680 less than the class median of $2,960, and less than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 223 rated small SUV configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2018 BYD e6?
EPA rates the range at 187 miles depending on configuration, and the e6 FWD goes 187 mi. Efficiency is 47 kWh per 100 miles (72 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,280 a year, or $8.53 per 100 miles for the e6 FWD.
Is the 2018 BYD e6 different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 72 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $1,290 to $1,280, $10 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2018 against 1 configuration for 2017. See the 2017 BYD e6 for that year.