Electric MPV of the Year
BYD M6 Electric
The M6 continues BYD's untouchable streak of building bang-for-buck machines with widespread appeal. It's not as tech-filled, as technically impressive, nor as sumptuous as some of its siblings, but its unique allure of having seven seats is arguably priceless. Furthermore, there are still creature comforts to be enjoyed (ventilated front seats!), as well as solid practicality thanks to its commendable 440km range. No wonder so many have taken to our roads.
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Spent almost a week living with the M6 and I've come away with my mind changed on what a family mover should and could be. It looks just like a normal car which is a comfortable change for someone who's driven gasoline cars all his life.The power delivery was smooth and subtle with no rude EV accelerations I've felt in other cars. There are 3 different driving modes to suit each driver so my wife gets her chance at driving it the way she likes as well. You get the EV conveniences and even the very useful cruise control, which has made my drives up to Malaysia so much more pleasant. Space is good for a 7-seater, and the aircon vents in the 2nd row side ceiling are great for those sitting in the back rows. All in, a pretty decent package for anyone nervous about getting a family mover that's an EV.
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I�m honestly impressed. The BYD M6 is practical, comfortable and offers a premium feel for its price. Just go for it, no second thoughts.Been using the BYD M6 for a month now. No issues so far. It�s spacious, comfortable, and has a few premium touches without being overpriced. Charging is straightforward - overnight at home or quick top-ups at malls are more than enough for daily use in Singapore. For longer drives to KL, you�ll need to plan a bit, but plenty of people are already doing it and Malaysia�s EV infrastructure is catching up. Just go for it.Note: I do not have any comments on the services as i am yet to do my first service.
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I previously owned a Honda Jazz and was getting 400-500km on a $85 tank of fuel.With the M6 that is almost twice the size and weight, it�s giving me almost 400-450km on a $45 full charge.However, I don�t understand why so many people are bothered by the range and probably will be unhappy with the range even if the car runs on nuclear energy. I am charging whenever my car is around 50-60% and there are plenty of chargers around to give my car a quick charge. And the bonus of EV charging is you usually get pretty good lots.So the biggest change for me was the mindset over the car as upgrading from a Jazz to the M6 was a no brainer because almost every feature required to drive me safely and comfortably from point A to B is a huge upgrade (And there are no similar options in this price bracket).But perhaps if you�re downgrading from a Bentley, you�ll notice the differences.
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I have driven a car for 3 months now. on average per charge I get 350 to 380 km (most m6 drivers get this too). The WLTP range is fake of course but you shld know that by now. do note that there are hidden charges for driving an electric vehicle like Higher Road tax and mandatory $700 per year (in lieu of fuel surcharge). This car has been tuned down to CAT A so don't expect "instantaneous torque power" of EVs. If it's the first time you're driving an electric vehicle, you will like the feel of it, better than an ice car for sure. smoother. however for the m6 it has a high body roll issue and it can be really bumpy around speed bumps. Blue tooth connection to phone is fickle. Wireless charger is extremely slow and makes phone very hot. other than that it's quite a comfortable car. my previous vehicle was a Toyota Prius alpha seven seater and the m6 definitely more spacious.It's a value for money car, not much else. At the point of writing, The next cheapest 7 seater EV is the maxus 7 which you have to pay about 30+k more but seems more premium definitely.
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Verdict
If there's any car company that knows a thing or two about making a bang-for-buck electric machine - brimming with practicality and widespread appeal - it's BYD. Expectedly, its first seven-seater model boasts all of those hallmarks.

Since it arrived in Singapore late last year, the BYD M6 has absolutely taken our roads by storm.

For starters, it nails compact MPV essentials down to a T. It's not actually all that big and unwieldy, measuring just over 4.7 metres long and 1.8 metres wide. And despite its easy-to-manage dimensions, it's still capable of taking average-sized Singaporeans in its third row for shorter journeys quite comfortably.

As an electric car, the M6 excels too. BYDs are known for their excellent efficiency, and here, the 71.4kWh Blade Battery powering the M6 is capable of giving it a real-world range of more than 450km. That's enough for four to five days of commuting, which, in turn, ensures that you don't have to worry constantly about plugging it back in. This commendable range makes it easy to forgive the fact that its max DC charging rate of 115kW isn't the fastest on the market today.

The interior is a similar success story. While the half-digital half-analogue instrument cluster isn't as modern as the ones you get on the BYD Seal or Sealion 7, the M6 more than compensates elsewhere with its satisfying feature spread.

Included as standard are a high-definition 12.8-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen, as well as the holy grail of modern cars: Ventilated front seats. Just as importantly, fit and finish within the cabin is of a more-than-satisfactory level - impressive again, given the M6's budget-level positioning.

All that makes for quite the compelling package already, but the M6 does it all one better: It's even neatly-styled.

Sporting BYD's signature Dragon Face design language, the M6 doesn't deal in entry-level cheap-outs such as halogen lights either; both its head lights and full-length rear light bar are LED items. The latter even comes with dynamic turn indicators.

The sum of all these parts, then, is a seriously appealing seven-seater that rides high on value and practicality. No wonder it's gotten so popular among buyers.