BYD e6 MPG by year — every rating on record
The BYD e6 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2012 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 72 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 62 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 62 mpg | 62 mpg | #2 of 69 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 63 mpg | 63 mpg | #2 of 43 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 63 mpg | 63 mpg | #2 of 45 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 72 mpg | 72 mpg | #1 of 51 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 72 mpg | 72 mpg | #1 of 52 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 72 mpg | 72 mpg | #1 of 52 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 72 mpg | 72 mpg | #2 of 63 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BYD e6 placed highest in 2016 at #1 of 51, and lowest in 2012 at #2 of 69. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 73 | 71 | 72 | 159.7 | 0.1 | $1,050 | 187 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 73 | 71 | 72 | 159.7 | 0.1 | $1,050 | 187 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 73 | 71 | 72 | 159.7 | 0.1 | $1,050 | 187 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 73 | 71 | 72 | 159.7 | 0.1 | $1,050 | 187 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2014 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 61 | 65 | 63 | 182.5 | 0.1 | $1,200 | 127 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 61 | 65 | 63 | 182.5 | 0.1 | $1,200 | 127 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2012 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 60 | 64 | 62 | 185.5 | 0.1 | $1,200 | 122 mi | n/a | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 62 → 63 mpg | +1 mpg | 183 gal |
| 2014 → 2016 | 63 → 72 mpg | +9 mpg | 160 gal |
What e6 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 BYD e6 burns 160 to 160 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $479 | $479 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $559 | $559 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $639 | $639 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $1,050 to $1,050 a year in fuel, or $6,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 72 mpg the BYD e6 is 43 mpg better the median, which is worth about $829 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where BYD sits
BYD has too few nameplates on record for a make-level page of its own, so this nameplate stands alone here. Every make we cover →