BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams,” might not be a familiar name to everyone. However, its heft in the automotive industry is not to be overlooked. According to Bloomberg, the Chinese automotive behemoth was crowned the world’s best-selling electric vehicle brand in the fourth quarter of 2023, surpassing a legion of established marques. In the US and Europe, the Chinese-born EV brand made waves with its exciting fleet of vehicles, including the newly launched M6.
Living up to its name, the M6 is part of BYD’s ongoing endeavour to challenge the automotive industry with a promise of affordability, exceptional performance and sustainability. With an aim to become a crowd-pleasing, global carmaker, the M6 appeals to families with its 7-seater and multi-purpose shtick.
A dream-maker in its own right, the M6 is a technological feat conceived to transform family travel with its astounding features. With ample legroom and headroom across all rows and foldable second and third-row seats that could expand the load area to an impressive 580-litre, it is perfect for everything from daily errands to quick weekend getaways. The M6 caters to tech-savvy consumers as it comes equipped with a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen powered by the BYD Di-Link System that seamlessly integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an inbuilt wireless charging pad for uninterrupted connectivity, and an NFC Digital Key function that locks and unlocks M6 with just a simple tap.
Powered by an electric motor endowed with 310 Nm of torque, the Standard variant delivers a range of 420 km, while the Extended variant provides up to 530 km range on a single charge. In this digital age, no electric vehicle is complete without the inclusion of advanced safety features. The M6 is packed with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control, Front and Rear Collision Warning and Blind Spot Detection.
What makes this modern wagon a true head-turner? It all comes down to M6’s zodiac-inspired appearance. As an ode to its Chinese roots, the M6 is instilled with the mightiness and divinity of a dragon, the cradle of Chinese cultural symbolism. Radiating an overpowering presence that commands attention in a split second, the facade is decorated with Diamond Starlight Levitation LED headlights, evoking the powerful gaze of a dragon. With side air intakes featuring a sleek, shoulder armour-shaped flying wing design, the vehicle stands out from the pack with its distinguished oriental charm. And what’s more, this family-oriented model is available in four stylish colourways, including Crystal White, Inkstone Blue, Cosmos Black and Harbour Grey.