<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>BYD launched its DM hybrid technology in Indonesia, with the M6 DM MPV being the first model equipped with the tech.</li><li>Indonesia's EV penetration has grown rapidly, surging to about 20% in the first quarter of 2026.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_141304"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052108032496.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1266" height="712" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052108032496.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-141304">(Image credit: BYD)</figcaption></figure><p>BYD (HKEX: 1211) has launched its DM (Dual Mode) hybrid technology in Indonesia, initiating a more flexible product layout in the Southeast Asian country.</p><p>The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant introduced its DM technology to a local audience at an event held in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on May 18, according to a statement on Thursday.</p><p>BYD has always adhered to a parallel technology route of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), meeting the diverse needs of different markets through a more comprehensive technological layout, including in the Indonesian market, said Liu Xueliang, a vice president of the company.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>The introduction of DM technology means that BYD is no longer just offering single-energy products in Indonesia, but is starting to provide a more complete logic of mobility choices, said Eagle Zhao, general manager of BYD Indonesia.</p><p>This allows users to no longer have to compromise between urban commuting and long-distance travel, Zhao said.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052108051099.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1265" height="711" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052108051099.jpg"/></p><p>The first BYD model equipped with DM technology in Indonesia is the M6 DM, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that is not available in China.</p><p>BYD launched its fifth-generation DM technology in its home market of China in May 2024, which allows vehicles to consume as little as 2.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers at a low state of charge.</p><p>With a full tank of fuel and a full charge, the comprehensive range of the vehicles can reach up to 2,100 kilometers.</p><p>BYD's passenger vehicle business officially entered the Indonesian market in January 2024, and the market now has a fleet of about 90,000 BYD NEVs.</p><p>Supported by government policies, Indonesia's EV penetration rate has surged from less than 1% in 2022 to about 20% in the first quarter of 2026, BYD's statement noted.</p><p>Indonesia's vast territory and the ongoing development of its charging infrastructure give hybrid models a high degree of market adaptability.</p><p>Prior to the introduction of this hybrid technology, BYD had already launched six battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in Indonesia.</p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052005402947-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052005402947-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>BYD Fang Cheng Bao hits 400,000 sales milestone despite production snags</p>            <p>The sales milestone comes as BYD faces production delays and capacity struggles due to its second-generation Blade Battery technology upgrade.</p>                    </div>    </div>    <p>($1 = 6.7921 yuan)</p>                                                                                </div>

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<p>BYD has launched its DM hybrid technology in Indonesia, debuting the M6 DM MPV as the first model. This move marks a shift towards a more flexible product lineup in the growing Indonesian EV market, which has seen a surge in penetration to about 20% in early 2026. The introduction of DM technology allows for diverse mobility options, catering to both urban and long-distance travel needs.</p>

- BYD has launched its DM hybrid technology in Indonesia, debuting with the M6 DM MPV model.  
- The company's introduction of this technology aims to offer a flexible mobility solution, which complements its existing electric vehicle offerings and enhances market adaptability.  
- Indonesia's EV penetration has rapidly increased to around 20% in early 2026, supported by government initiatives and infrastructure development.

BYD expands Indonesia lineup with DM hybrid technology