BYD E6 in service as a taxi in Shenzhen, China
Credit: QuatroRodas – msalx.quatrorodas.abril.com.br
Initial offering in this country will be their only right-hand-drive product, the E6. Battery is 75 kWh giving a range of 300 km. Price is likely to be around $80,000.
BYD produces the E6 in several 2 & 4 wheel drive variants with power between 75 kW (101 hp) & 200 kW (269 hp). It is unclear which version or versions will be coming to Australia.
Fast charging capability accepts 80% charge in 15 minutes.
http://reneweconomy.com.au/2016/chinese-50646
http://www.caradvice.com.au/434689/byd-e6-electric-vehicle-now-available-in-australia-more-models-coming/
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