2021 BYD e6 review - Electric MPV with a claimed 500km range | First Drive | Autocar India
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- Another brand has set foot in India. BYD enters the country with an EV. The BYD e6 is India’s first eMPV, and one that gets a claimed range over 500km. Jay Patil plays fleet operator (and passenger) for the day to tell you what it's like.
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Editor: Pankaj Singh
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The Chinese entering Indian EV space is a dangerous problem for tata and Mahindra
They have vehicles that can undercut the Nexon and e20 with double the range and features
Perfect for Airport/ Railway taxis.
BYD should have targetted personal & family buyers instead of commercial fleet owners initially because it looks like a product which holds good potential & with a few tweaks, can do better in the Indian market.
We already have B&D
Now this is BYD
BYD has also launched public bus in Telangana
As a fleet car, third row is as important as the boot space and make more economical sense and there's always an option to put the third row down for that extra luggage space.
While the front grille looks pretty nice, the rest of the car looks like a mix between the Renault Triber, the old Renault Lodgy, and the Mahindra Marazzo. If there is anything that would discourage me from buying this car however, it wouldn’t be the fact that it is from China, but rather that this BYD brand is relatively unknown at the moment, and needs to prove their value. If this car gets a good NCAP rating then that would be great…
This is a great car…I love the tablet rotation feature
Also, I feel companies should stop using the piano black plastic, it looks extremely ugly when it scratches in a few days.
Looks like marazzo from the side
Thank you Autocar you are still the best review makers, I have been searching for the review of this car madly, but didn't find, finally you are the first to bring the review in India officially, thanks a lot keep doing the good work.
Most of the public buses in China are BYD ..looks very modern
This is best range r u watching Tata..? This is the range we want.
Interior is unexpectedly surprisingly designed so well!
That’s around Rs 1.5 per Km as per Electricity Charges in Mumbai. Awesome 🔥
The only thing is that 30 lakh price, if had priced around 20 it would have been a marvellous deal.
But still the price is pretty decent because a Normal Ertiga Cab drives around 90000 Km a year on an average. Which sums too 5600 Litres of fuel which is goes to 6 Lakh vs 1 Lakh in EV charging cost in Mumbai.
Byd is the best electric car company in the world , so lucky to have BYD in india
It’s Chinese isn’t it?
Indian companies should become more aware of their rival BYD because it is manufacturing from truck to cars
& changing the way of transportation in electric segments.
Ek number review bhava..
I think company must add third row of seats considering its length..
Big brands can learn something.... user friendly.... I like it
Cool car but…Does it have data protection!? 😆
Fun fact Tesla uses BYD's blade battery
Since there is a good importance in back seat comfort they should add Central armrest, reclainable and movable seats, sun blinds, laptop table(like in Innova crysta)and dual zone climate control in the rear. Then it's okay. But it's unbelievable that a 30lakh car is missing on a rear central armrest. Even I think a small hatchback like kwid also offers that. So..
Pune to Mumbai and back in a single charge dream 'might' just be fulfilled.
Agree with Divyang on pricing. The car should also be hopefully available for self drive rentals and soon for private owners. With the sort of range, the car maker can attempt to make a TATA Ace or Leyland Dost competitor goods carrier. It certainly will help drive EV adoption.
500,000 kilometres waranty on the battery means that the car will be scrapped before the battery warranty expires. Will the BYD last as long as the Toyota Innova? If yes, than replacing the battery at 400,000 kilometres under warranty appears to be excellent value.
Good review, thanks Bhai
Booking shuru..🤘🏽
Nice MPV and the range claim is really good
Traveling the 500km distance on a petrol car with a mileage of around 15 kmpl would cost me more than 3000 rs….whereas in this EV the electricity charge for the same range will be only around rs 500….one would be saving around 5 to 6x in this case !!
What's with all these brands using exactly this blue on EVs, why just why. It's really good anyway, it's a negative if anything
Waiting for the byd dolphin
Looks promising
Nice....
It assures that we can get SUVs like harrier, safari under 30-40 lakh, with a 500kms range...😃
I am planning to buy all new e6 as now even a private owner can buy it too, hope I become someone who can as soon as.
Hope they bring personal cars too
Wow so byd in India? God/Govt bless Tata and Mahindra
It's a good start for the company
BYD is one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers.
Is it legal to use sunshades in India ?
Nexon 2021 when it’s called Ming out.
Very Nice Review From These Guy
That's a great no nonsense car
BYD with all tech features of digital dashboard, wifi facility, 360°,accidental safety features, with sporty sedan looks and within budget of 15-25 lakhs on road price should improve sales in India
Regards
Kishore Reddy
Parikshith Union
feedback of steering is missing , otherwise a very appreciable content.
It's definitely one of the nicest looking cars. Specs are impressive. The taillamps somehow remind me of the one on the new gen Honda City.
Why the commercial vehicle cant use as private vehicle?
If the commercial used as private any problem?
what is the difference for owning it in commercial and private mode?
BYD ❤️
When will we get Volvo XC60 2022 review?
Looks good.
I'll get it if this car comes with additional features added.. wish this car to come with private owners.. this gives more opportunity for BYD to get more sales...
EV ? ….Range matters 😍
500 km Range wow 👍🏻
Range is not an issue if it have a super fast charging technology...EV revolution 👌
Wow only 27 lakh on road.... 👌👌 Smart play
Sad to know that its only available as a commercial vehicle. I hope they launch normal version too.
I saw this car while driving yesterday, mistook it for a merc from the rear. Simply classy!
under thigh support in the rear seat seems lacking ...?
5 lakh km or 8 year warranty 😯
When it's available
Why launched only in commercial..?
I was like Hey that's a Toyota Previa, but where is the badge?
Now this is true chinese brand 😵
People fighting over XUV700, Fortuner, Innova etc...?
This is practical and yet the company doesn't have one for the regular consumers!
That seem to be better alternative to Overpriced innova for private usage they can make it seven seater . Boot can be utilised to add 2 seats
Looks Cool
Just yesterday itself I was looking at the BYD and geely electric cars entering US markets next year and I was wondering when we will be able to get those beautiful and reliable cars in India.... Here it is finally.
Btw, BYD? Care to explain? Also range with AC on?
Its very beautiful for a fleet car, and may possibly become a huge success if the reliability is spot on.. 5 lakh km or 8 year battery warranty is a killer..
It screams Chinese from every angle !!
If is see this car picking me up … I am canceling my trip! .. I don’t want to go to work OR holiday, I’ll watch Netflix
I want to buy this
Good product. Just wished for the similar version of Ertiga or Marazzo. And that was a stellar presentation Jay Patil. 👍
Comeon its backed by warren buffet. He is trust worthy if he is involved its good for company
30 lakhs price tag on a Chinese car, difficult to except it.
Is byd sell in india?? Nice battery
I think for fleet mpv 7 seater is necessary
Should make it available for private usage. 500 kms range is its USP.
Great car 👍
This should be allowed to private buyers too.. perfect for families
I love to see it being offered for private buyers as well
Dude when did this company launch😂😂
Can we fix a 3rd row seat in it ?
Iski price me to 3 ertiga cng aa jaye
is rear seat is foldable?
Why didn't you mentioned Renault Lodgy ?
Range test with full passanger please
Sir you're gogals very nice which brand name ples tell me..?
what about replacement battery price
Why do i see Innova in the front design and profile
BYD should refresh there logo as it's the.most inspirational piece for the product.
Where is under thigh support?
Healthy competition is good 👍
Alas, we have let the dragon in!
BYD knows for sure that at some point in the near future, government and law enforcement will have to make that painful and expensive change from diesel to electric. Just like the Innova and Ertiga got their respective initial boost from the Indian government, after the void left by Ambassador's exit. Most Japanese car manufacturers are slow to transition to electric, barring the Nissan Leaf or Prius hybrid. They are cautiously watching, who survives and who doesn't. They will take notes from other's mistakes and come up with business plan. Currently long term ownership expenses of a gasoline and electric car is the same or in some cases, initial cost of an electric car adds years of buying gasoline. I wonder what is the future of gas stations? charging point + meeting people over a cup of tea. I would that.
500 Km for EV is awesome but 30 lakhs is very costly!!
If I own it, I'll custom add two seat at the back.
The Design is So Powerful why No Anand Mahindra Learning ??
Price would be everything
BYD should target SUV kind of ev's with greater design.. just like tata Harrier which revolutionise the industry
Waiting for Ertiga EV with atleast 300 km of real life range..