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BYD e6 Electric MPV Now Available For Private Buyers, Prices Start At Rs. 29.15 Lakh

The BYD e6 electric MPV is now available for private buyers with no change in prices. The model is being retailed via BYD's new dealerships for passenger vehicles.
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By Sameer Contractor

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Published on September 2, 2022

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  • The BYD e6 electric MPV is now available for private buyers
  • Private buyers can purchase the model from BYD's new dealerships for electric cars
  • The BYD e6 is the only electric MPV on sale at the moment with a 523 km range

Chinese electric automaker BYD has begun sales of the e6 electric MPV for private buyers. The BYD e6 was introduced last year with a price tag of Rs. 29.15 lakh (ex-showroom) but sales were restricted to only commercial and fleet users. The automaker recently inaugurated dealerships for private sales and the new outlets confirmed this development to carandbike. At present, the company has introduced showrooms in Kochi and Vijaywada. An official announcement is expected later this month. Dealers also have the vehicle in stock with deliveries promised within this month. The e6 prices remain unchanged for private buyers with the model available in two variants - GL and GLX. 

Also Read: BYD e6 Electric MPV Launched In India, Prices Start At Rs. 29.15 Lakh

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The BYD e6 promises a range of 523 km (WLTP Cycle) on a single charge and can seat up to five

The BYD e6 is powered by a 71.7 kWh LFP battery pack paired with a single electric motor that develops 94 bhp and 180 Nm of peak torque. The MPV comes with regenerative braking as well as DC fast charging that charges the car from 30-80 per cent in 35 minutes. A full charge is promised in 90 minutes for a range of 523 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge. BYD will also install a 6.6 kW AC charger at the buyer's home or office, which will fully charge the vehicle in a period of about 12 hours. You can also opt for a more expensive 40 kW wall-mounted AC fast charger that reduces the charging time to two hours.

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BYD has inaugurated new showrooms in Kochi and Vijaywada with more outlets planned later in the year

On the feature front, the BYD e6 gets LED DRLs and taillights, six-way adjustable front seats with leather upholstery, and a 10.1-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. There's also a CN95 air filtration system. BYD is offering a warranty of 3 years/125,000 km on the e6, while the battery gets coverage of 8 years/500,000 km. The automaker is expected to aggressively expand its presence with more dealerships for private buyers planned. The company is also planning to bring the Atto 3 SUV to India possibly at the 2023 Auto Expo as its second product. The upcoming offering will be rivalling the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona in the segment. 

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