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2012 BYD e6 range & efficiency
The 2012 BYD e6 is a SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 62 MPGe combined (54 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 122 miles. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $1,458 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2012 BYD e6 uses 54 kWh per 100 miles (33.6 kWh/100 km), which is 1.9 miles per kWh or 62 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 62 MPGe |
| Energy use | 54 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 33.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 1.85 |
How it ranks among 2012 SUVs
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
e6 MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (75 kW) · Single-speed e6 |
Electric | 60 MPGe | 64 MPGe | 62 MPGe | 122 mi | $1,458 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (75 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 54 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 6 hrs
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
2012 BYD e6 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2012 BYD e6?
The EPA rates the 2012 BYD e6 at up to 122 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2012 BYD e6?
Up to 62 MPGe combined, which is 54 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2012 BYD e6?
The 2012 BYD e6 uses 54 kWh per 100 miles (33.6 kWh/100 km), which is 1.9 miles per kWh or 62 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2012 BYD e6?
Charging from empty to its full 122-mile EPA range draws about 66 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $12 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 BYD e6 per year?
About $1,458 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $9.72 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.