BYD plans to launch e6 EV in Diwali: All you need to know

BYD India has teased its audience with a facelift of its upcoming EV e6 MPV which is likely to be launched in India by the time of Diwali, according to a report by Autocar professionals.

The e6 was BYD's debut model in India, and it was first only marketed as a commercial vehicle until becoming accessible to private purchasers in September 2022.

In July, the firm announced and launched the e6 facelift at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). In Indonesia, it is known as the M6, and sources claim BYD would adopt the same branding for the modified MPV in India. Aside from outward aesthetic upgrades, the e6 will have additional features inside.

The e6's front end gets new full-LED headlights with a reworked LED daytime running lamp signature, and the two units are joined by a new satin trim with the BYD logo. It also receives a revised front bumper with curved air vents closer to the corners and new chrome components.

At the back, the e6 facelift reveals a new pair of wraparound taillights that are considerably bigger than previously with additional LED detailing. The rear bumper has also been observed to be somewhat modified, with new chrome inserts, similar to the front one. Although nothing much has changed in the profile, the e6 is expected to get new alloy wheels.

The most significant change inside the vehicle is the bigger floating touchscreen which now comes in a 12.8-inch screen, up from 10.1 inches in the previous model. Otherwise, the dashboard stays mostly unchanged. The central console has been somewhat updated, with two wireless charging pads, some new switchgear, and a new drive selector lever. It also receives a new steering wheel but keeps the analogue dials for the instrument cluster.

Internationally, the e6 is available in either 6- or 7-seater variants, but it is unclear which will be sold here. Currently, the India-spec e6 is just five-seater. Other notable features include automated climate control, 360-degree cameras, cruise control, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a motorised tailboard.

In Indonesia, the e6 comes with two battery pack options including a 55.4kWh unit with a stated range of 420 km and a 71.8kWh one with a range of 530 km. It generates 163 horsepower with the smaller battery and 204 horsepower with the bigger battery and the torque in both the vehicle is 310 Nm. That is a big increase over the old car's 95hp and 180Nm outputs.

BYD currently provides the 71.8kWh battery for the e6 in India, so this is likely to continue unaltered. Take notice that the advertised range with this bigger battery has increased by 8km. It's unclear whether the smaller battery pack will be available in India.