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BYD M6 electric MPV officially launched in Malaysia – from RM109,800

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Sime Darby Motors has launched the fourth BYD electric vehicle for the Malaysian market – the all-new BYD M6.

The M6, which is an MPV, is offered in a seven-seat configuration with two variants to choose from, namely Standard and Extended.

Both variants are equipped with a single electric motor driving the front wheels.

The Standard variant has a total power output of 161 hp and 310 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds.

On the other hand, the Extended variant, with 201 hp and the same amount of torque, is capable of completing the 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8.6 seconds.

In addition to output, the battery capacities between the two variants also differ.

The M6 Standard comes with a Blade LFP battery with a capacity of 55.4 kWh, offering a range of 420 km based on the NEDC cycle.

The Extended variant is equipped with a larger battery with a capacity of 71.8 kWh, providing a driving range of 530 km on a full charge.

The maximum fast charging rates also vary between the variants, with 89 kW for the Standard and 115 kW for the Extended. The latter requires 40 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.

Despite the difference in battery capacity, the Vehicle-to-Load feature is included as standard across the range.

In terms of equipment, the M6 comes with ‘floating’ LED headlights and taillights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a karaoke system, and an NFC digital key.

A panoramic roof, 15W wireless charger, and electric tailgate are also included.

On the safety front, the M6 comes standard with six airbags, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Isofix, ABS, an Electric Parking Brake, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and a 360-degree View Monitor.

The Extended variant gains ADAS technology, which includes Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control, Front and Rear Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection, and Lane Departure Assist.

Pricing starts from RM109,800 for the M6 Standard and RM123,800 for the M6 Extended.

The electric MPV is offered with a warranty of six years/150,000 km for the vehicle, eight years/160,000 km for the battery, and eight years/150,000 km for the drive unit.

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BYD M6 electric MPV confirmed for Malaysia

BYD is set to further expand its electric vehicle lineup in Malaysia with a new MPV called the M6.

In a recent media Q&A session in Changsha, China, Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, confirmed that the fully-electric MPV will enter the Malaysian market this year.

However, the exact launch date is still unknown, along with the specifications and variants that will be offered.

It is expected that the specifications for the Malaysian market will not differ significantly from those available in Indonesia and Thailand.

In Indonesia, the M6 can be hand in six- or seven-seat configurations, while in Thailand, it is available only as a six-seater.

Both markets offer two output variants. The base variant, powered by a front axle electric motor, has 163 PS and 310 Nm of torque, whereas the more powerful variant (known as Superior in Indonesia and Extended in Thailand) gets 204 PS and 310 Nm from the same single-motor setup.

As with other BYD EVs, juice for the motor is supplied by an LFP battery, with a capacity of 55.4 kWh for the base variant and 71.8 kWh for the Superior/Extended variants. This equals to an NEDC range of up to 420 km for the former and 530 km for the latter.

The base M6 supports 85-kW DC fast charging, while the Superior/Extended can accommodate up to 115 kW, allowing the battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in just 40 minutes. Meanwhile, AC charging is limited to 7 kW for both variants.

The M6 can be considered a replacement for the e6, which was supposed to launch in Malaysia after the Atto 3. Compared to the e6, its exterior design aligns more closely with recent BYD models, featuring a silver grille that connects to the projector LED headlights.

On the side, chrome trim is generously applied on the window frames and side skirts, while the rear boasts a full-width light strip accompanied by a chrome strip. Unlike the Atto 3, the M6 ditches the “Build Your Dream” wording with the more understated “BYD” badge.

While the interior is evidently more conventional compared to the Atto 3 or Dolphin, the M6 still offers a comprehensive equipment list, which includes a 12.8-inch rotating screen, dual wireless charging, keyless entry, a panoramic glass roof, and automatic air conditioning, to name a few.

In terms of safety, the M6 comes equipped with six airbags and plenty of ADAS features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centring Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring.

As for pricing, the M6 is sold for between 379 million to 429 million rupiah (approximately RM102,968 to RM116,481) in Indonesia, while in Thailand, it starts from 829,900 baht to 929,900 baht (around RM106,014 to RM118,788).