Wonder how long before this comes to the UK watch out MG5

[Les burrows]

 

[Fluffykins]

More about BYDs current European offerings here:

BYD AUTO

 

[biffo]

I do like an MPV, this is slightly reminiscent of the Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer - which with the 7 seat option opens up an entire EV market segment that’s only partially catered for by expensive Teslas.

 

[Gomev]

As mentioned on another thread, 86.4kWh battery and WLTP combined of only 250 miles !!!

 

[Kithmo]

By my calculations, 2.9 m/kWh, what will that drop to in Winter ?

 

[Les burrows]

As mentioned on another thread, 86.4kWh battery and WLTP combined of only 250 miles !!!

You know what I don’t think that’s to bad when you consider the size and carrying capacity of both people and luggage space plus if as said in the video and elsewhere you can use the whole of the batteries without worrying no I don’t think that’s to bad at all of course it will all come down to the price if and when it gets to us in the UK

 

[DrTom]

Shorter range will be because, I believe BYD use LFP battery pack as opposed to NMC battery.

I believe, but don't quote me, that the advantages of LFP are

Can charge to 100% every time
Better battery longevity
More charging cycles
More stable - less chance of thermal runaway
I think they are now cheaper to produce


Disadvantage
Less energy density - therefore not as good range

There are rumours that the MG ZS SR, coming in 2022, may have LFP battery.

 

[LeoRBK]

Found this review, courtesy Autocar India.



The reviewer remarked that the car can be DC charged for its lifetime.

 

[Mike]

I found this on a video the other day, can’t remember where. It might have been about the EV4.

 

[ChrisR]

As mentioned on another thread, 86.4kWh battery and WLTP combined of only 250 miles !!!

The battery in the BYD e6 is actually 71.7 kWh and the WLTP range is 415km or 258 miles so the efficiency on those figures is 3.6 m/kWh which is pretty good.

 

[5teep]

I don't think that Indian BYD6 would sell in the UK very well as it is. No cruise control, rear seats don't fold down. Mind you he was taking about 500km range which is a bit over 300miles so it might find a niche, maybe as a taxi?

 

[Malcolm Anderson]

I prefer this model although the interior may take some getting used to, it will be interesting to see what if any introductory prices might be? Its even got rear interior lighting.The new BYD Yuan Plus 2022 model

 

[Rob Smart]

The battery in the BYD e6 is actually 71.7 kWh and the WLTP range is 415km or 258 miles so the efficiency on those figures is 3.6 m/kWh which is pretty good.

Yes, but "real world" for most EVs is about 2/3 of the WLTP figure (becaue the WLTP test cycle doesn't reflect driving in the real world) so the actual efficiency figures are not very good, though maybe they are for an MPV.

 

[5teep]

Yes, but "real world" for most EVs is about 2/3 of the WLTP figure (becaue the WLTP test cycle doesn't reflect driving in the real world) so the actual efficiency figures are not very good, though maybe they are for an MPV.

Yeah you'd expect that but the MG5 wltp figure is pretty accurate (even conservative in summer months).

 

[ChrisR]

Yes, but "real world" for most EVs is about 2/3 of the WLTP figure (becaue the WLTP test cycle doesn't reflect driving in the real world) so the actual efficiency figures are not very good, though maybe they are for an MPV.

My WLTP for the ZS EV is spot on. It obviously varies depending on conditions but overall it's very accurate. Anyway, as virtually all manufacturers use it it's valid for comparison. The 3.6 m/kWh for the BYD is virtually the same as the new ZS EV.

 

[Gomev]

The battery in the BYD e6 is actually 71.7 kWh and the WLTP range is 415km or 258 miles so the efficiency on those figures is 3.6 m/kWh which is pretty good.

The link in post #2 was to this as was the comments, not about the E6.

 

[ChrisR]

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The link in post #2 was to this as was the comments, not about the E6.

Aha, thanks. Quite a difference between the two. Looks like they might have been quoting the city WLTP range for the e6.