BYD Song Max

Compact MPV

For a complete overview of all BYD models using the "Song" nameplate, see BYD Song.

Motor vehicle

BYD Song Max

Overview
Manufacturer| BYD Auto
Also called|

* BYD M6 (EV, 2024–present)
* BYD eMax 7 (EV, India; 2024–present)

Production|

* 2017–2024 (Song Max)
* 2021–present (e6)
* 2024–present (M6 / eMax 7)

Assembly| China: Changsha, Hunan[1]
Designer| Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
Class| Compact MPV
Body style| 5-door MPV
Layout|

* Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
* Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive (DM-i)
* Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (EV)

Platform|

* e-Platform 3.0 (EV)

Related| BYD e6 (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine|

* Petrol:
* 1.5 L BYD476ZQB I4 turbo (2017–2021)
* Petrol plug-in hybrid:
* 1.5 L BYD472QA/BYD476ZQB I4 (DM, 2019–2022)
* 1.5 L BYD472QA I4 (DM-i, 2022–2024)

Electric motor| Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output|

* Petrol
* 152–158 hp (154–160 PS; 113–118 kW) (2017–2022)
* PHEV
* 299–306 hp (303–310 PS; 223–228 kW) (2019–2021)
* 286–303 hp (290–307 PS; 213–226 kW) (2022–2024)
* EV
* 161 hp (163 PS; 120 kW) (Song Max EV/M6 Standard range)
* 201 hp (204 PS; 150 kW) (M6 Extended range)

Transmission|

* 6-speed manual
* 6-speed DCT
* E-CVT (DM-i)

Hybrid drivetrain| Plug-in hybrid (DM/DM-i)
Battery|

* 8.3–18.3 kWh BYD Blade LFP (DM-i)
* 59.1 kWh BYD Blade LFP (Song Max EV 163)
* 55.4 kWh BYD Blade LFP (M6 Standard Range)
* 71.8 kWh BYD Blade LFP (M6 Extended Range)

Range|

* 51 km (32 mi) (9.98 kWh DM-i)
* 81 km (50 mi) (15.98 kWh DM-i)
* 51 km (32 mi) (9.98 kWh DM-i)
* Maximum 530 km (329.3 mi) (M6)

Dimensions
Wheelbase| 2,785 mm (109.6 in)
Length| 4,680–4,710 mm (184.3–185.4 in)
Width| 1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height|

* 1,680–1,690 mm (66.1–66.5 in)
* 1,880 mm (74.0 in) (with optional extended roof)

Curb weight| 1,800–1,915 kg (3,968–4,222 lb) (M6)
Chronology
Predecessor| BYD M6 (2010)
Successor| BYD Xia (Song Max)

The BYD Song Max (Chinese: 比亚迪宋MAX) is a compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) developed by BYD since 2017. Initially available solely as an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, BYD introduced the plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions since 2019. In 2022, BYD discontinued the petrol-powered Song Max and replaced it with the plug-in hybrid Song Max DM-i after it ended production of ICE vehicles.

The second-generation BYD e6 is a battery electric vehicle heavily based on the Song Max that is predominantly sold as taxis and other fleet usage, which is sold since 2021 in China and in right-hand drive export markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and India. A more upscale version of the e6, borrowing elements from the newer Song Max with design revisions and a more powerful electric motor has been available as the BYD M6 since 2024 for export markets.

## Overview

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BYD released previewed images of the BYD Song Max in April 2017.[2] In September 2017, the Song Max was launched in China. Only one engine was offered at launch, which is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine capable of producing 156 hp (116 kW) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT gearbox.[3]

In April 2019, BYD introduced the Song Max DM plug-in hybrid during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The Song Max DM is equipped with a 1.5-liter petrol engine producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) an electric motor producing 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp).[4][5] At the same show, BYD also showcased the Song Max EV. It was sold in limited quantity in Beijing since October 2019 as the Song Max EV Zhixing Limited Edition. It has a maximum power output of 120 kW (160 PS; 160 hp) and 280 N⋅m (28.6 kg⋅m; 207 lb⋅ft) of torque.[6][7]

The related fleet-oriented BEV model second-generation BYD e6 was offered in late 2021 in both left-hand drive and right-hand drive formats.

* Song Max (ICE)

* Rear view

### 2021 facelift

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The Song Max received a facelift in August 2020 for the 2021 model year. The facelift includes a minor restyle for the front bumper and a redesigned rear end. The interior update features a 12.8 inch screen in the center console and 6-seater 2+2+2 configurations and 7-seater 2+3+2 configurations. The updated model is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo inline-4 engine producing a maximum output of 120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) and 245 N⋅m (25.0 kg⋅m; 181 lb⋅ft). The transmission is a 6-speed DCT gearbox.[8] BYD ended the production of ICE model in March 2022.[9]

* 2021 Song Max facelift (ICE)

* Rear

## Song Max DM-i

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The Song Max DM-i is the updated version of the previous Song Max DM for the 2022 model year. The Song Max DM-i is equipped with the more efficiency-oriented DM-i plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-litre engine plus electric motor, with extended roof models added. The Song Max DM-i has 6-seater and 7-seater models to choose from, among which the extended roof models are all 6-seater. With the extended roof, the Song Max DM-i is as high as 1880mm adding the extra height to the interior space. The 1.5-litre engine from the DM-i setup is code-named BYD472QA, drops the turbocharger and produces a maximum power of 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS), and the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor model is TZ220XYE, powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries. The combined power of the BYD Song Max DM-i reaches 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS).[10]

* 2022 Song Max DM-i (PHEV)

* Rear

## BYD M6 / eMax 7

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In March 2024, BYD showcased a right-hand drive Song Max EV in Thailand at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which adopts a refreshed styling.[11] In May 2024, the vehicle was revealed with a new name, the BYD M6.[12] The nameplate was previously used by a larger MPV in 2010. Depending on the market, the M6 is available with two battery options, both using the company's blade battery system; Standard Range with a 55.4 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of 420 kilometres (260 mi), and Extended Range with a 71.8 kWh battery pack and NEDC range of 530 kilometres (330 mi). The electric motor produces a 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) of torque with differing power outputs depending on the battery option; 120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) on the Standard Range models, and 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) on the Extended Range models.

* 2024 BYD M6 (BEV)

* Rear view

* Interior

### Markets

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#### Hong Kong

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The M6 went on sale in Hong Kong in June 2024 with 6-seater and 7-seater options.[13]

#### Indonesia

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The M6 was unveiled for the Indonesian market in July 2024 at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.[14] It is the first mass-produced battery electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) to be sold in Indonesia.[15][16][17] Imported from China,[18] the M6 is offered with a choice of two variants with differing battery options; Standard (55.4 kWh) and Superior (71.8 kWh). A 7-seater configuration is standard on both types, with an optional 6-seater configuration (with second-row captain seats) available on the Superior.[19]

In 2024, the M6 was the best-selling battery electric vehicle in Indonesia.[20]

#### India

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The M6 is marketed in India as the BYD eMax 7. It was introduced on 8 October 2024 in two variant levels with differing battery options: Dynamic and Extended, each with a 7-seater and 6-seater configurations.[21]

#### Thailand

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In Thailand, the M6 went on sale on 9 September 2024. Imported from China, it is offered in two variant levels with differing battery options: Dynamic and Extended. The Dynamic is the Standard Range model (55.4 kWh; 420km), while the Extended is the Extended Range model (71.8 kWh; 530km). The M6 for the Thai market is only available in a 6-seater configuration.[22]

#### Vietnam

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The M6 went on sale on 23 October 2024 in a sole variant using the 55.4 kWh battery pack.[23]

#### Malaysia

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The M6 was launched at Malaysia on 15 October 2024 with two variants available: Standard (55.4 kWh) and Extended (71.8 kWh). The M6 for the Malaysian market is only available in a 7-seater configuration.[24]

#### Singapore

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The M6 arrived and went on sale in Singapore on 22 October 2024. Only the 7-seater Superior variant (71.8 kWh) is being offered.[25]

## Sales

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### Song Max

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Year  | China[26]

|

2017  | 30,390
2018  | 141,068
2019  | 68,175
2020  | 25,392
2021  | 10,668
2022  | 11,050
2023  | 3,720[27]
2024  | 291[28]

### M6 / eMax 7

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Year  | Indonesia  | Thailand  | Malaysia

|
|
|

2024  | 6,124[20] | 506[29] | 566[30]

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## External links

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* Official website Archived 2022-01-10 at the Wayback Machine (in Chinese)

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City car | Flyer | F0 |  | e1 |  | Seagull / Dolphin Mini
Subcompact |  |  | Dolphin
Compact |  | F3/F3R/Surui |
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|  | G6/Sirui |  |
Full-size |  |  | Han
|  |  | Seal 07 DM-i
|  |  | Han L
Subcompact crossover |  |  | S1/S2/Yuan |
|  |  | Yuan Up/Pro / Atto 2
|  |  | Yuan Plus / Atto 3
Compact crossover |  |  |  | Sealion 05 EV
|  | S3/Song | Song Pro
|  |  | Sealion 05 DM-i
|  |  | Song L DM-i
|  | Song Plus / Seal U / Sealion 6
Mid-size crossover |  |  |  | Song L EV
|  |  | Sealion 07 EV
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|  | Tang | Tang
|  |  | Frigate 07 | Sealion 07 DM-i
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