Last month we told you about BYD initiating the sale of e6 to private buyers. The company has now disclosed that deliveries of the electric model have started as well. And we aren’t talking about a few units but a whooping 450 models that have now been delivered in India. The company is expanding its dealer network at a quick and also planning to launch its second EV model in India soon. This will be called the BYD Atto 3.
The highlight of the BYD e6 is its driving range. A whopping 520 km on a single charge is a lot when you see the price – this ofcourse is with a light right foot. The e6 is priced at Rs 29.15 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. It is quite reasonable for this price, however, when you see its closest rivals, Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV, they provide more power, torque and are rich in features too. But on the other side, the e6 offers a lot of room for both passengers and luggage. Boot space stands at 580 litres, much higher than all other electric SUVs.
This is also India’s first premium eMPV and the only electric vehicle powered by the Blade Battery in the country. The car is also capable of regenerating power from as low as 2 kmph. The e6 is offered with a vehicle warranty of 3 years/125,000 km, a battery cell warranty of 8 years/500,000 km, and a traction motor warranty of 8 years/150,000 km.
BYD e6 gets a 71.7 kWh battery pack that produces peak power and torque of 93 bhp and 180 Nm, respectively. It takes 90 mins to fully charge the battery via the DC fast charger and about 12 hours using a 6.6kW AC charger. Its top speed is limited to 130 kmph only.
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Feature-wise, it gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, five-inch multi-information display, six-way powered front seats, rake and reach adjustable steering wheel, electrically adjustable ORVMs, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and more.
On the safety front, e6 gets as many as four airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, ABS with EBD, front seat-belt reminder, a high-speed alert system, electronic stability control, hill hold control, hill descent control, traction control and more.
