2022 BYD e6 price and specs: A new Chinese brand is launching a second EV in Australia as an alternative to Volkswagen Golf EVs and Peugeot 308 station wagons.

The E6 (pictured) is a small station wagon that provides an all-electric alternative to the payload-carrying Volkswagen Golf and Peugeot 308.

Emerging Chinese brand BYD has launched its second model in Australia, with the all-electric e6 small wagon now on sale.

The e6 is priced between $39,999 plus travel costs, although its exit price ranges from $40,968.10 (ACT) to $43,268.09 (WA), making it the second cheapest all-electric model in Australia after the small van. (from 3 36,005 to 37,822.24 XNUMX USD per day). ) that BYD has arrived since last July.

But buyers need to hurry because there are only 15 e6s for sale, and they are all painted in crystal white or blue-black. For reference, a limited stock of the T3 is also still available, ahead of BYD's first full-fledged models coming out next year.

Locally, there are few station wagons these days, and only Volkswagen and Peugeot are indefinitely committed to the Golf and 308 variants, respectively, so the e6 doesn't have much competition. In fact, from a purely electrical standpoint, it doesn't have one.

Speaking of the e6's second-generation powertrain, it features a 70kW front electric motor with 180Nm of torque for a top speed of 130km/h.

The E6 is powered by a 71.7kWh BYD Blade battery that provides 415km of WLTP range and can be charged with a 60kW DC fast charger (CCS connector) in just 90 minutes. 6.6) and regenerative braking.

Standard equipment includes halogen headlights, LED daytime running lights, 17-inch alloy wheels (with a spare to save space), keyless entry and LED taillights.

Inside, push-button start, a rotary 10.1-inch touchscreen multimedia system, a four-speaker audio system, a 5.0-inch multifunction display, single-zone climate control and a leather upholstery function.

In terms of safety, the e6 comes with speed limit recognition, hill start assist, tire pressure monitoring, rear view camera and rear parking sensors, as well as four airbags (dual front and side), anti-lock brakes (ABS) , electronic stabilization system. control (ESC) and traction control (TCS).

With a length of 4695 mm (with a wheelbase of 2800 mm), a width of 1810 mm and a height of 1670 mm, the e6 has a curb weight of 1930 kg, a load capacity of 580 liters and is equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

As reported, BYD has big plans for Australia: by the end of 2023, six full-fledged models should be launched, including the Yuan Plus mid-size SUV and the EA1 small hatchback. Even the yet to be unveiled ute will be built on a dedicated right hand drive production line in China.

The introduction is a key part of local distributor Nexport's ambitious plan to make BYD one of Australia's top five brands in the next 2.5 years. Time will tell if it's perfected. Keep for updates.