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        "msgid": "leak-on-byds-new-car-phev-model-priced-at-around-rp-300-million-1778555676",
        "date": "2026-05-12 08:22:00",
        "title": "Leak on BYD's New Car, PHEV Model Priced at Around Rp 300 Million",
        "author": "Agung Kurniawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "BYD is reportedly set to launch a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), suspected to be the M6 DM-i model, in Indonesia in mid-May 2026, with an estimated price range of Rp 320 million to Rp 380 million. This model combines a petrol engine with electric power for improved fuel efficiency and flexibility, addressing uncertainties in fuel prices in the Indonesian market. The introduction could position it as one of the more affordable PHEV MPVs available, enhancing BYD's presence in the growing electric and hybrid vehicle segment.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2013 BYD is reportedly set to launch a new car\nfeaturing plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology in Indonesia\nin mid-May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle is strongly suspected to be the BYD M6 DM-i version,\nwhich has previously been captured on camera undergoing road tests in\nIndonesia under camouflage.<\/p>\n<p>Information regarding the launch schedule and estimated price of the\ncar has also begun circulating from BYD sales staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe launch is on the 18th (May 2026). The estimated price range is\nRp 320 million to Rp 380 million. For pre-booking, just Rp 5 million\ninitially,\u201d said one BYD sales staff member to Kompas.com on Monday\n(11\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, some time ago, the car suspected to be the BYD M6 PHEV was\ncaptured on camera during road tests in Indonesia, and the photos have\nwidely circulated on social media.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of appearance, the design of the vehicle is very similar to\nthe BYD M6 electric model already marketed in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are slight differences at the front, particularly in\nthe grille area, which is characteristic of petrol or hybrid engine\nvehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Globally, BYD indeed possesses DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent)\ntechnology that combines a petrol engine with an electric motor.<\/p>\n<p>This system allows the car to run on electric power, while still\nsupported by the petrol engine as an additional power source and battery\ncharger.<\/p>\n<p>BYD\u2019s plug-in hybrid technology is said to offer better fuel\nefficiency compared to conventional petrol cars, yet remains flexible\nfor long-distance travel.<\/p>\n<p>Signals of the presence of this technology in Indonesia were\npreviously given directly by BYD Indonesia. This was evident from a post\non the official Instagram account of BYD Indonesia, which briefly\nexplained the workings of BYD Dual Mode technology.<\/p>\n<p>Head of Public and Government Relations at PT BYD Motor Indonesia,\nLuther Panjaitan, also confirmed that the company will soon launch new\ntechnology in the Indonesian market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will launch new technology with efficiency levels far above\nconventional petrol cars and performance equivalent to EVs, plus higher\nflexibility,\u201d said Luther.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, this technology is also considered suitable for the\ncurrent Indonesian automotive market conditions, especially amid\nuncertainties in fuel prices.<\/p>\n<p>If the BYD M6 DM-i indeed launches at a starting price of Rp 320\nmillion, this car has the potential to become one of the more affordable\nPHEV MPVs in Indonesia.<\/p>",
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