BYD M6 Electric

After 2 weeks ownership: This is an excellent car my first MPV and EV. The driving experience is completely different from a petrol car. The 0-100 km/h acceleration is noticeably faster than my previous 2.0 SUV. I get around 450 to 500 km on a full charge, and charging is extremely convenient in Singapore. I can confidently say I'll never go back to petrol cars again.... Read More

After two weeks with the BYD M6, someone's finally cracked the affordable family EV code. In a market where Corolla Altis and Elantra occupy this price bracket, the M6 offers more seats, tech, and a full EV powertrain. Want another Cat-A 7-seater? The Peugeot 5008 costs $25k more. We're talking significantly more car and passengers per dollar - a proper seven-seater EV at ICE sedan prices. The driving experience surprises for a two-ton MPV. Good suspension balance (but slightly bouncy), decent low-speed torque (despite being de-tuned for Cat-A COE), and planted handling thanks to the battery-in-floor design. The default Giti Control P10 tires are adequate. U-turns need planning, but parking's a breeze with accurate 360-degree cameras and good night illumination for spotting those North Bridge Road drains. Sound insulation's solid, though wind noise is more noticeable at speed - that's just EV physics (no engine). Pro-tips: Brake pedal firest activates regen before friction brakes, so "Standard" Vs "Strong" Regen settings barely differ. Electric tailgate needs 55cm clearance (measured it). Parking sensors? I verified their accuracy with a tape measure. Tech-wise: Comprehensive safety suite with ADAS, blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, and ICC with lane centering (though it only works with ICC, unlike my old Vezel). Door lights for night visibility, remote AC pre-cooling via app (brilliant for Singapore), wireless charging, and ample storage. Niggles include oversensitive seatbelt warnings (triggers with just 2 laptops), no auto-dimming mirror, and a frustratingly basic media player. Being a facelifted Song Max DM-i shows in some compromises: vestigial transmission tunnel, shallow second-row seats (fine for kids, less so for adult long trips), and middling 580L boot space in 5-seater mode (Octavia offers 600L). But these are enthusiast nitpicks in an otherwise solid package. The unpretentious exterior with nice LED touches grew on me. With a 10-year warranty on motor and battery, it's one of SG's most sensible family EVs. While NCAP ratings are pending, the safety tech and build quality reassure. As a standalone car: 4 stars (those space quirks matter). But factor in the price? Solid 5 stars for exceptional value - you're getting a tech-loaded seven-seater EV at basic ICE sedan prices. That's not just good value; Its redefining the price bracket... Read More