BYD e6 is an all-electric crossover car manufactured by BYD Auto with a range of 300 km (186 mi) according to the carmaker. Field testing began in China in May 2010 with 40 units operating as taxis in the city of Shenzhen. Sales to the general public began in Shenzhen on October 26, 2011, after over two years behind schedule (the original release date was in 2009). Since 2010 a total of 2,124 units have been sold in China through December 2012.
BYD plans to sell the e6 model in the U.S. for US$35,000 before any government incentives. After re-scheduling the U.S. launch several times, in October 2011 BYD announced that sales to retail customers will be delayed at least for 18 months due to the lack of charging infrastructure.