BYD M6 EV Gets New Battery with Longer Range
JAKARTA — PT BYD Motor Indonesia has updated its BYD M6 EV with second-generation Blade Battery technology. The upgrade offers greater capacity, longer range and improved performance, and supports fast charging.
Bobby Bharata, head of product at PT BYD Motor Indonesia, said at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday (10 November 2026) that the latest BYD M6 EV now uses a 75.62-kilowatt-hour battery. The increased capacity allows the vehicle to travel up to 600 kilometres on a single charge.
“With the second-generation Blade Battery, we have increased capacity and power, and updated the acceleration,” he said, emphasising the company’s commitment to producing high-quality electric vehicles.
BYD has also increased the vehicle’s power from around 90 kilowatts to 240 kilowatts. This has improved its acceleration from zero to 100 kilometres per hour, now achieved in 5.7 seconds—about two seconds faster than the previous model.
Another upgrade is compatibility with flash charging. All M6 EV units sold this year are hardware-compatible with the technology, which can be enabled through a software update.
The software update is available free of charge through BYD’s nearest showroom. Customers are also being offered free fast-charging services until the end of January 2027.
In terms of safety and battery management, the second-generation Blade Battery comes with an integrated battery management system that regulates temperature. It automatically controls the temperature when the battery heats up while the vehicle is being driven.
BYD said the battery’s energy density has increased by around five per cent following structural and material upgrades. The company has also tested the battery’s cycle performance to ensure it remains reliable when subjected to high charging power.
The BYD M6 EV’s updates also include changes to the cabin interior. The column shifter has been moved from the centre console to the right-hand side of the steering wheel, freeing up space on the console, including around the cup holders.
The instrument panel, previously analogue, has been replaced with a 10.25-inch LCD screen to give the cabin a more modern feel. The digital display is designed to improve visual comfort for drivers during journeys.
On the exterior, BYD has retained the M6 EV’s main design, adding a new design for its 17-inch wheels. Available colours remain white, black, grey and blue.
The model continues to be offered in three variants: Standard, Superior and Captain Seat. The environmentally friendly vehicle is priced from Rp395 million on the road.