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

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.