The BYD e5 is a compact

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manufactured by

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, based on the gasoline-powered

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sedan, an

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(ICE) car that had been introduced in 2012.

Specifications

The e5 featured a 65Ah

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(LiFePO₄), capable of delivering an

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of , and a top speed of . Retail sales began in China in September 2015. 1,426 units were delivered in the Chinese market in 2015, and 15,639 in 2016. 17,065 units were sold in China through December 2016. A 300-km-range version called BYD e5 300, which shares many characteristics with the BYD Qin EV300, was launched in 2016. File:BYD e5 01 China 2018-03-26.jpg, Front view File:BYD e5 02 China 2018-03-26.jpg, Rear view File:BYD e5 Electric Taxicab in Bengbu.jpg, BYD e5 Electric Taxicab in Bengbu

Exports

Government incentives for electric vehicles has led to the BYD e5 being exported to several Latin American countries for use as taxis, including

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, it is currently the most popular model of electric vehicle used for taxis, but a lack of charging infrastructure has been a barrier to wider adoption.

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