Nov 9, 2011

Green Wheels: BYD’s all-electric E6 has 186 mile range... Big price tag

Gaurav Thakur:

BYD's all-electric e6
BYD’s all-electric e6The BYD E6 Electric Car

The power train:

In 2010 BYD launched all-electric buses in Changsha and Shenzhen city. Around 50 such cars have already been employed on the streets of Shenzhen. They exceeded 4.4 million km, with one of the unit crossing 150,000 km. The battery capacity is 140-185 Ah resulting in an output of 75 kW. The top speed is 87 mph and the overall range is 186 miles. The acceleration is impressive from 0-60mph in just under 14 seconds. The battery is capable of working up to 6000 charging cycles. What works as icing on the cake is the 10 years warranty that ensures feeling of security among the potential buyers.Company will provide rapid-charging stations in Shenzhen along with an option to charge overnight.

The highs: there are a lot... See main article... The 186 mile range is the largest among all mass produced electric cars.

The lows...Cost and availability:

The e6 should cost around $56,900, but government subsidy of $18000 brings the actual price down to $38,430. The price and features puts it in competition with some big names such as Nissin and General Motors. 

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