Leak on BYD's New Car, PHEV Model Priced at Around Rp 300 Million
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – BYD is reportedly set to launch a new car featuring plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology in Indonesia in mid-May 2026.
The vehicle is strongly suspected to be the BYD M6 DM-i version, which has previously been captured on camera undergoing road tests in Indonesia under camouflage.
Information regarding the launch schedule and estimated price of the car has also begun circulating from BYD sales staff.
“The launch is on the 18th (May 2026). The estimated price range is Rp 320 million to Rp 380 million. For pre-booking, just Rp 5 million initially,” said one BYD sales staff member to Kompas.com on Monday (11/5/2026).
Moreover, some time ago, the car suspected to be the BYD M6 PHEV was captured on camera during road tests in Indonesia, and the photos have widely circulated on social media.
In terms of appearance, the design of the vehicle is very similar to the BYD M6 electric model already marketed in Indonesia.
However, there are slight differences at the front, particularly in the grille area, which is characteristic of petrol or hybrid engine vehicles.
Globally, BYD indeed possesses DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology that combines a petrol engine with an electric motor.
This system allows the car to run on electric power, while still supported by the petrol engine as an additional power source and battery charger.
BYD’s plug-in hybrid technology is said to offer better fuel efficiency compared to conventional petrol cars, yet remains flexible for long-distance travel.
Signals of the presence of this technology in Indonesia were previously given directly by BYD Indonesia. This was evident from a post on the official Instagram account of BYD Indonesia, which briefly explained the workings of BYD Dual Mode technology.
Head of Public and Government Relations at PT BYD Motor Indonesia, Luther Panjaitan, also confirmed that the company will soon launch new technology in the Indonesian market.
“We will launch new technology with efficiency levels far above conventional petrol cars and performance equivalent to EVs, plus higher flexibility,” said Luther.
According to him, this technology is also considered suitable for the current Indonesian automotive market conditions, especially amid uncertainties in fuel prices.
If the BYD M6 DM-i indeed launches at a starting price of Rp 320 million, this car has the potential to become one of the more affordable PHEV MPVs in Indonesia.