BYD e6
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BYD e6 is an all-electric
crossover car manufactured by BYD Auto
with a range
of 300 km (186 mi) according to the carmaker. Field testing began in China
in May 2010 with 40 units operating as taxis in the city of Shenzhen
. Sales to the general public began in Shenzhen on October 26, 2011, after over two years behind schedule (the original release date was in 2009).
BYD plans to sell the e6 model in the U.S. for before any government incentives. After re-scheduling several time the U.S. launch, in October 2011 BYD announced that sales to retail customers will be delayed at least for 18 months due to the lack of charging infrastructure.
This range and consumption implies a 72 kW·h battery pack, which would be the largest in any production electric car.
. However, at the 2010 NAIAS, BYD indicated a range of 205 mi (329.9 km) per charge, an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time under 14 seconds, and a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h) for the e6.
Range has since dropped and consumption increased. According to BYD
, the 40 demonstration vehicles that began operating as taxis in Shenzhen
, China
, have a range of 300 km (186 mi), a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph), and consume 21.5 kWh per 100 km. In August 2011, BYD clarified that the e6 has a range of 140 mile under more demanding conditions, such as running the air conditioning or driving up hill. In more favorable conditions, such as city driving, with lots of stop and go, the range goes up to 180 mile. This claim, however, has not been verified by any independent third party testing.
In January 2011 BYD announced that in response to U.S. consumers preferences, the American version will be more powerful than the Chinese version, and it will have a 60 kWh battery pack with a 160 kW
electric motor, capable of reaching 0 to 60 mph
in less than 8 seconds.
, which powers the e6, represents one of the company’s core technologies. All chemical substances used in the battery can be recycled.
There are four different power combinations for the e6: 101 hp (75 kW), 101+54 hp (75+40 kW), 215 hp (160 kW) and 215+54 hp (160+40 kW).
Most of (or at least part of) the e6 battery pack is located on the belly pan of the vehicle .
The two-motor options use front and rear motors, making the car all-wheel drive.
protected in a compartment that is fully integrated into the vehicle. The battery pack's outer dimensions are: 175 cm (68.9 in) long, 95 cm (37.4 in) wide and 30 cm (11.8 in) in height.
The 5-passenger e6 is marketed as a family-oriented crossover vehicle.
reported that BYD had postponed plans to mass produce purely electric cars in China in 2010, to instead only produce 100 e6 cars for use as taxis in Shenzhen
for field testing in 2010 in favor of marketing the less-expensive F3DM
plug-in hybrid for the Chinese market.
The field testing program in Shenzhen
began in May 2010 with 40 e6 electric cars running as taxis operated by BYD subsidiary Pengcheng Electric Taxi Co., out of a fleet of 100 planned to be deployed later in 2010. This expansion did not take place, as 50 cars ended up being used. BYD released an upbeat announcement about the success of the testing program in conjunction with investor Warren Buffett
's September visit, but did not release any information about range, acceleration or speed achieved by the test cars.
In April 2011, one year after the taxi trial began, BYD reported that the e6 fleet in service at Shenzhen-based Pengcheng Electric Taxi Company has accumulated a total of ~1730000 miles (2,784,158.2 km). The electric taxis are continuously quick charged in 20 to 30 minutes without showing any diminished range or drop in battery performance due to rapid-charging conditions, which according to BYD, "provides a proven track record for its Iron-Phosphate battery technology." BYD also announced that 250 e6s are being delivered to the International University in Shenzhen before August 2011. In June 2011 BYD announced that the fleet of e6 taxicabs had surpassed 1864114 miles (2,999,993.2 km)
In October 2011 BYD commenced sales of the e6 to the general public of Shenzhen
at a price of 369,800 RMB (~$56,900) before government subsidies. After the subsidies the price drops to 249,800 RMB (~$38,430). Production e6s will be equipped with BYD's new i system, which enables owners to control parts of the car (e.g. the air conditioning and door locks) remotely from a smartphone.
entered a binding agreement for an undisclosed amount of e6s to be delivered for use as taxicabs. The deal is part of a larger scheme named 75-EV-RO, where the city has pledged to purchase 75 alternative energy vehicles.
followed by several American cities. On October 2010 BYD announced that it was delaying its plans and U.S. sales were re-scheduled to 2011. On December 2010 the carmaker announced plans to ship as many as 50 BYD e6 electric cars by the end of 2011 to fleet customers in Southern California
, including the municipal government of Los Angeles. BYD plans to sell the e6 model in the U.S. for before any government incentives. One of the biggest obstacles will be passing US crash testing, something which BYD plans to complete in 2011. As of August 2011, sales were scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2012.However, in October 2011 BYD opened its headquarters in Los Angeles, a year behind schedule, and announced that retail sales will be delayed at least for 18 months due to the lack of charging infrastructure.
Some commentators have noted that BYD has yet to bring a single all-electric car to the American consumer market and has repeatedly missed launch deadlines, giving rise to speculation about BYD's labor-intensive process of cell production's capability of achieving the uniformity of quality required for electric car batteries.
In 2010 the City of Los Angeles
agreed to purchase 10 e6 electric cars and lease a further 20. City officials also intend to start a pilot program running five of BYD
's K9 electric buses.
Electric car
An electric car is an automobile which is propelled by electric motor, using electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device. Electric cars were popular in the late-19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass...
crossover car manufactured by BYD Auto
BYD Auto
BYD Automobile Co Ltd is a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province...
with a range
All-electric range
All-electric range is the driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid , it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode...
of 300 km (186 mi) according to the carmaker. Field testing began in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
in May 2010 with 40 units operating as taxis in the city of Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
. Sales to the general public began in Shenzhen on October 26, 2011, after over two years behind schedule (the original release date was in 2009).
BYD plans to sell the e6 model in the U.S. for before any government incentives. After re-scheduling several time the U.S. launch, in October 2011 BYD announced that sales to retail customers will be delayed at least for 18 months due to the lack of charging infrastructure.
Initial specs
BYD's initial claims for the e6 in 2009 included:- Electric power consumption: less than 18 kW·h per 100 km (62.1 mi)
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph (26.8 m/s) in < 8 seconds
- Top speed: 100 mph (160.9 km/h)
- Normal charge: 220V/10A household electric power socket
- Quick charge: 50% capacity in 10 minutes
- Range: 249 miles (400.7 km)
This range and consumption implies a 72 kW·h battery pack, which would be the largest in any production electric car.
Revised specs
BYD mentioned a smaller 48 kW·h battery pack for the e6 at its debut at the 2009 North American International Auto ShowNorth American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
. However, at the 2010 NAIAS, BYD indicated a range of 205 mi (329.9 km) per charge, an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time under 14 seconds, and a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h) for the e6.
Range has since dropped and consumption increased. According to BYD
BYD
BYD could refer to:* BYD Company , a rechargeable battery producer in the People's Republic of China** BYD Automobile, subsidiary company of BYD Company and an automobile manufacturer in China...
, the 40 demonstration vehicles that began operating as taxis in Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, have a range of 300 km (186 mi), a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph), and consume 21.5 kWh per 100 km. In August 2011, BYD clarified that the e6 has a range of 140 mile under more demanding conditions, such as running the air conditioning or driving up hill. In more favorable conditions, such as city driving, with lots of stop and go, the range goes up to 180 mile. This claim, however, has not been verified by any independent third party testing.
In January 2011 BYD announced that in response to U.S. consumers preferences, the American version will be more powerful than the Chinese version, and it will have a 60 kWh battery pack with a 160 kW
Kw
kw or KW may refer to:* Kuwait, ISO 3166-1 country code** .kw, the country code top level domain for Kuwait* Kilowatt* Self-ionization of water Kw* Cornish language's ISO 639 code* Kitchener–Waterloo, Ontario, Canada...
electric motor, capable of reaching 0 to 60 mph
0 to 60 mph
The time it takes to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph is a commonly used performance measure for automotive acceleration in the United States and the United Kingdom. In the rest of the world 0 to 100 km/h is used...
in less than 8 seconds.
Batteries and powertrain
BYD’s "Fe" lithium iron phosphate batteryLithium iron phosphate battery
The lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:...
, which powers the e6, represents one of the company’s core technologies. All chemical substances used in the battery can be recycled.
There are four different power combinations for the e6: 101 hp (75 kW), 101+54 hp (75+40 kW), 215 hp (160 kW) and 215+54 hp (160+40 kW).
Most of (or at least part of) the e6 battery pack is located on the belly pan of the vehicle .
The two-motor options use front and rear motors, making the car all-wheel drive.
Interior
The e6 features the latest body/frame-integral construction, with the battery packprotected in a compartment that is fully integrated into the vehicle. The battery pack's outer dimensions are: 175 cm (68.9 in) long, 95 cm (37.4 in) wide and 30 cm (11.8 in) in height.
The 5-passenger e6 is marketed as a family-oriented crossover vehicle.
China
In March 2010, the South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post
The South China Morning Post , together with its Sunday edition, the Sunday Morning Post, is an English-language Hong Kong newspaper, published by the SCMP Group with a circulation of 104,000....
reported that BYD had postponed plans to mass produce purely electric cars in China in 2010, to instead only produce 100 e6 cars for use as taxis in Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
for field testing in 2010 in favor of marketing the less-expensive F3DM
BYD F3DM
The BYD F3DM is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD Auto with an all-electric range of and a hybrid electric powertrain that can extend the range an additional . The F3DM is the world's first mass produced plug-in hybrid automobile and went on sale to government agencies and...
plug-in hybrid for the Chinese market.
The field testing program in Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
began in May 2010 with 40 e6 electric cars running as taxis operated by BYD subsidiary Pengcheng Electric Taxi Co., out of a fleet of 100 planned to be deployed later in 2010. This expansion did not take place, as 50 cars ended up being used. BYD released an upbeat announcement about the success of the testing program in conjunction with investor Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as "legendary investor, Warren Buffett", he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...
's September visit, but did not release any information about range, acceleration or speed achieved by the test cars.
In April 2011, one year after the taxi trial began, BYD reported that the e6 fleet in service at Shenzhen-based Pengcheng Electric Taxi Company has accumulated a total of ~1730000 miles (2,784,158.2 km). The electric taxis are continuously quick charged in 20 to 30 minutes without showing any diminished range or drop in battery performance due to rapid-charging conditions, which according to BYD, "provides a proven track record for its Iron-Phosphate battery technology." BYD also announced that 250 e6s are being delivered to the International University in Shenzhen before August 2011. In June 2011 BYD announced that the fleet of e6 taxicabs had surpassed 1864114 miles (2,999,993.2 km)
In October 2011 BYD commenced sales of the e6 to the general public of Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
at a price of 369,800 RMB (~$56,900) before government subsidies. After the subsidies the price drops to 249,800 RMB (~$38,430). Production e6s will be equipped with BYD's new i system, which enables owners to control parts of the car (e.g. the air conditioning and door locks) remotely from a smartphone.
The Netherlands
In June 2011 BYD and the city of RotterdamRotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
entered a binding agreement for an undisclosed amount of e6s to be delivered for use as taxicabs. The deal is part of a larger scheme named 75-EV-RO, where the city has pledged to purchase 75 alternative energy vehicles.
United States
In 2009 BYD indicated the e6 would be available in the United States in 2010 at a price just over , and planned a rollout beginning in Southern CaliforniaSouthern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
followed by several American cities. On October 2010 BYD announced that it was delaying its plans and U.S. sales were re-scheduled to 2011. On December 2010 the carmaker announced plans to ship as many as 50 BYD e6 electric cars by the end of 2011 to fleet customers in Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
, including the municipal government of Los Angeles. BYD plans to sell the e6 model in the U.S. for before any government incentives. One of the biggest obstacles will be passing US crash testing, something which BYD plans to complete in 2011. As of August 2011, sales were scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2012.However, in October 2011 BYD opened its headquarters in Los Angeles, a year behind schedule, and announced that retail sales will be delayed at least for 18 months due to the lack of charging infrastructure.
Some commentators have noted that BYD has yet to bring a single all-electric car to the American consumer market and has repeatedly missed launch deadlines, giving rise to speculation about BYD's labor-intensive process of cell production's capability of achieving the uniformity of quality required for electric car batteries.
In 2010 the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council
The Los Angeles City Council is the governing body of the City of Los Angeles.The Council is composed of fifteen members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms. The president of the council and the president pro tempore are chosen by the Council at the first regular meeting after...
agreed to purchase 10 e6 electric cars and lease a further 20. City officials also intend to start a pilot program running five of BYD
BYD
BYD could refer to:* BYD Company , a rechargeable battery producer in the People's Republic of China** BYD Automobile, subsidiary company of BYD Company and an automobile manufacturer in China...
's K9 electric buses.
See also
- BYD F3DMBYD F3DMThe BYD F3DM is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD Auto with an all-electric range of and a hybrid electric powertrain that can extend the range an additional . The F3DM is the world's first mass produced plug-in hybrid automobile and went on sale to government agencies and...
- BYD F6DMBYD F6DMThe BYD F6DM is a planned plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan. A planned fully electric version was called F6e. The manufacturer, Chinese automaker BYD Auto, is owned by BYD Company Limited, China's largest mobile phone battery maker...
- Electric carElectric carAn electric car is an automobile which is propelled by electric motor, using electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device. Electric cars were popular in the late-19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass...
- Government incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehicles have been established by several national and local governments around the world as a financial incentive for consumers to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle....
- List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles
- Plug-in electric vehiclePlug-in electric vehicleA plug-in electric vehicle is any motor vehicle that can be recharged from any external source of electricity, such as wall sockets, and the electricity stored in the rechargeable battery packs drives or contributes to drive the wheels...