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.

[3] In April 2019, BYD introduced the Song Max DM plug-in hybrid during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.

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).

With the extended roof, the Song Max DM-i is as high as 1880mm adding the extra height to the interior space.

The combined power of the BYD Song Max DM-i reaches 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS).

[10] 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.

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.

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.

Imported from China, it is offered in two variant levels with differing battery options: Dynamic and Extended.