Verdict
The Aion ES is the sharper buy for a five-seat household: it costs RM106,800, goes 442 km on its 55.2-kWh battery and carries RM70 annual road tax. The BYD M6 costs RM109,800, but the RM3,000 gap buys seven seats, a 580-litre boot, 161 hp and 89-kW DC charging. Its 420-km range is 22 km shorter, though. Choose the M6 if carrying people and luggage matters more than the ES’s longer quoted range, lower road tax and 8-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Aion ES if five seats are enough and you want 442 km of quoted range, lower RM70 road tax and the longer 8-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats and a 580-litre boot, plus 161 hp, 310 Nm and 89-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; BYD M6 RM109,800.
- Motor output: Aion ES 136 hp and 225 Nm; BYD M6 161 hp and 310 Nm.
- Range: Aion ES 442 km; BYD M6 420 km.
- DC charging: Aion ES 60 kW; BYD M6 89 kW.
- Seating and boot space: Aion ES five seats and 450 litres; BYD M6 seven seats and 580 litres.
- Warranty and road tax: Aion ES 8 years/160,000 km and RM70 yearly; BYD M6 6 years/150,000 km and RM120 yearly.
ES
- 442 km quoted EV range
- RM3,000 lower purchase price
- 8-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty
- Five seats and a 450-litre boot versus seven seats and 580 litres
- 136 hp and 225 Nm versus 161 hp and 310 Nm
- 60-kW DC charging versus 89 kW
M6
- Seven seats and 580-litre boot
- 161 hp and 310 Nm
- 89-kW DC charging
- RM3,000 higher purchase price
- 420 km quoted range versus 442 km
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM70
What the M6 has over the ES
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The M6's wheelbase is 50 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The ES is 70 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the M6: 580 litres against 450.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800✓ | RM109,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,090/mo✓ | RM1,120/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,025✓ | RM3,103 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,110✓ | RM1,172 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM5.55✓ | RM5.86 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM21,022✓ | RM21,974 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 8.4 hours | 7.9 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 65 min | 45 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | 55.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | 420 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 89 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,374 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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ES vs M6 FAQ
Is the Aion ES or BYD M6 better?
The BYD M6 is better for family capacity, with seven seats and a 580-litre boot. The Aion ES is better for lower running costs and range, quoting 442 km versus 420 km and RM70 annual road tax versus RM120.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM3,000 more than the Aion ES: RM109,800 versus RM106,800. That extra outlay brings two additional seats, 130 litres more boot space, a stronger motor and faster 89-kW DC charging.
Which charges faster, the Aion ES or BYD M6?
The BYD M6 charges faster on both inputs, with 7-kW AC and 89-kW DC capability. The Aion ES is rated at 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC. Both have 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load capability.
How long does charging take?
The ES's 55.2 kWh battery takes about 8.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 65 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak. The M6's 55.4 kWh battery takes about 7.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 89 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The ES carries a 8-year manufacturer warranty against 6 years for the M6. M6: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty.