- Newest year: 2020
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2020 BYD e6 MPGe & Charging Cost
1 configuration · 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, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020 BYD e6 at a glance
The 2020 BYD e6 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 72 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the e6 FWD at 72 MPGe (47 kWh per 100 miles, 187 mi of range), about $1,280 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The e6 FWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2020 (class median $2,860 a year).
What the 2020 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
$1,580less a year
Class median $2,860 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2020 BYD e6 MPGe
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.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the e6 FWD: $3,360 in Hawaii and $890 in Louisiana, a $2,470 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2020 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2020 BYD e6 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2016-2018 BYD e6) is rated 72 MPGe combined and costs $1,280–$1,290 a year to fuel; the 2020 model is rated 72 MPGe and costs $1,280 a year.
How efficient is the 2020 BYD e6?
EPA rates the 2020 BYD e6 at 72 MPGe combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the e6 FWD, is rated 72 MPGe combined (73 city / 71 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2020 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 2020 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.
Is the 2020 BYD e6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The e6 FWD is rated 73 city and 71 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 2 MPGe.
How does the 2020 BYD e6 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The e6 FWD costs about $1,280 a year to fuel, $1,580 less than the class median of $2,860, and less than 10 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 242 rated small SUV configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2020 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.