Estimated Cost of Mudik Using BYD M6 from Jakarta to Semarang

A calculation of mudik costs using the electric BYD M6 includes toll charges and electricity consumption. Both factors carry fixed values, whilst electricity consumption per electric vehicle may differ.

Indonesia’s first electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV), the BYD M6, attracts attention with its competitive design, features, and pricing. Additionally, battery consumption is noteworthy, as electricity tariffs will replace fuel costs.

The BYD M6 is equipped with a 71.8 kWh capacity battery capable of achieving a range of 530 kilometres. It offers a power output of 150 kW with torque of 310 Newton-metres.

The test involved two additional passengers, each weighing 68 kg, 85 kg and 95 kg respectively, totalling 248 kg. Additional cargo weighed approximately 10 kg. Air conditioning was set to low temperature with fan speed at level two.

During the journey to Bandung via non-toll roads, the driving mode remained in normal model to reflect everyday usage patterns. The route traversed varied terrain, including uphill, downhill, undulating and damaged roads, as well as smooth asphalt. Several congestion points were encountered, but the route was predominantly uphill.

Results showed on the mid-screen a total distance from Jakarta to Bandung of 221 kilometres, with 48 percent battery consumption. The calculated power consumption was 25.9 kWh per 100 kilometres, or 0.26 kWh per kilometre.

Using this average power consumption figure, mudik costs using the BYD M6 from Jakarta to Semarang can be calculated as follows. If the BYD M6 battery is fully charged at home, there is a possibility that during the journey to Semarang, no intermediate charging will be required.

Current domestic non-subsidised electricity tariffs range between IDR 1,400–1,700 per kWh. Meanwhile, public charging station (SPKLU) tariffs such as PLN and Voltron are around IDR 2,466.74 per kWh.

This route traverses major toll sections including Jakarta-Cikampek, Cipali, to Batang-Semarang, with estimated toll costs for Class I vehicles around IDR 421,000.

The total toll and electricity costs therefore amount to IDR 713,500, not including ancillary costs such as meals, services at each charging station, and other accommodation expenses.