BYD Updates M6 EV with Second-Generation Battery and ‘Flash Charging’

Jakarta (ANTARA) – PT BYD Motor Indonesia has updated the BYD M6 EV with second-generation Blade Battery technology, offering greater capacity, range and vehicle performance, as well as hardware support for flash charging.

PT BYD Motor Indonesia Head of Product Bobby Bharata said at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday (10 November) that the 2026 BYD M6 EV now uses a 75.62 kWh battery, up from the previous model. The update enables the vehicle to travel up to 600 kilometres.

“With the second-generation Blade Battery, we have increased the capacity and power, and updated its acceleration,” he said.

Another update is the vehicle’s fast-charging capability, or flash charging. All 2026 M6 EV units are hardware-compatible with the technology, which can be activated through a software update.

The software update is available free of charge through BYD’s showroom network. Customers will also receive free fast-charging services until the end of January 2027.

In terms of safety and battery management, the second-generation Blade Battery is equipped with a Battery Management System (BMS) integrated with battery temperature controls. The system automatically regulates the temperature when the battery heats up.

BYD also said the battery’s energy density had risen by around 5 per cent following structural and material upgrades. The company has also tested the battery’s cycle capability to ensure its performance is maintained when it receives high charging power.

The instrument panel, previously analogue, has also been replaced with a 10.25-inch LCD screen to give the cabin a more digital appearance.

On the exterior, BYD has retained the M6 EV’s main design, while changing the styling of its 17-inch wheels. The colour options remain white, black, grey and blue.

The 2026 BYD M6 EV remains available in three variants: Standard, Superior and Captain Seat. The model is priced from Rp395 million on the road.