BYD Dual Mode Technology Officially Launched, Combining EV Efficiency and Hybrid Flexibility

BYD's DM technology is present in Indonesia. (Photo: Afrizal/VOI)

JAKARTA - With the development of global mobility trends and increasing attention to sustainability, people are increasingly considering vehicle solutions that are not only comfortable to use, but also more efficient and adaptive to changes in daily needs.

In Indonesia, the trend of NEVs also continues to show positive growth. Based on Gaikindo data, government support through various policies in a number of regions has also encouraged a significant increase in the adoption of NEVs, especially electric vehicles. The market share of the national electric vehicle continues to show significant growth of less than 1 percent in 2022, where this performance increased to 20 percent in the first quarter of 2026, especially for the passenger vehicle market.

This growth reflects the sharp increase in the adoption of electric vehicles in the last 3 years, as well as showing the increasing public interest in electrified vehicles. However, the need for vehicles that are flexible for various conditions of use is still a major consideration for many consumers in Indonesia.

Indonesia's vast geographical conditions and the readiness of charging infrastructure that is still developing make some people still need vehicle solutions that can provide a sense of security for various mobility needs, both daily and long-distance travel. In addition, energy efficiency is also an increasingly important factor amid the increasing public attention to the cost of using vehicles daily.

Therefore, the development of new energy vehicles is no longer focused on one technological approach, but is evolving towards a mobility solution that presents a balance between electrification efficiency and daily usage flexibility.

To answer this need, BYD officially presents Dual Mode (DM) Technology in Indonesia. DM is an abbreviation of Dual Mode, which is a combination of EV + Hybrid, an EV-oriented driving technology designed to provide a more flexible and comfortable mobility experience, while presenting a total cost of use that is more efficient and relevant to the needs and purchasing power of the wider Indonesian community.

Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, Liu Xueliang, said the global automotive industry is currently entering a phase of major transformation towards the era of New Energy Vehicles (NEV).

"In the midst of changes in global energy structures, environmental challenges, and the growing mobility needs of the community, BYD believes that truly valuable technology not only comes as an innovation, but must also be able to provide wider benefits to the community," he said, in his remarks at PIK, Monday, May 18.

"Therefore, through the development of Dual Mode technology, BYD wants to present a more flexible, efficient energy transition solution that is easily accessible to the general public, including in Indonesia. We believe that the presence of this technology will write a new history in the acceleration of NEV in Indonesia," he added.

DM BYD Technology Enthusiasm Continues to Grow from Generation to Generation in the Global Market

Since it was first introduced globally, BYD's DM technology continues to evolve as one of the main innovations in the development of new energy vehicles. BYD is a pioneer and global leader in the development of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) technology.

With more than two decades of experience in researching and developing electrification technology, BYD has recorded cumulative sales of more than 7 million PHEV vehicles globally. This achievement reflects the high trust of global consumers in BYD technology, as well as strengthening BYD's position as one of the brands that continue to drive the development of new energy vehicles in the global market.

DM technology was first introduced to the market in 2008 through the initial generation of DM 1.0 which was BYD's first step in developing a hybrid system that combines an electric motor and an internal combustion engine in one integrated system. Since the first generation of DM 1.0 was introduced, BYD has continued to develop Dual Mode technology through various generations of innovation that focuses on improving energy efficiency, driving performance, and the integration of increasingly intelligent electrification systems.

This development brings DM technology from the early generation hybrid system to the latest electric-first technology that is now available through DM 5.0 with much more optimal energy efficiency compared to previous generations.

On its journey, DM technology continues to show efficiency improvements in every generation of its development. The latest generation of DM 5.0 introduced in 2024 is the latest evolution of BYD's Dual Mode technology with an EV-oriented driving approach that delivers higher energy efficiency, smarter integration systems, and more optimal vehicle use flexibility for various needs. modern mobility.

This development also strengthens BYD's position as one of the global leaders of NEV. In 2025, BYD recorded global sales of more than 4.6 million new energy vehicles, while maintaining its position as the automotive market leader and global leader in electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) through DM technology. To date, BYD's new energy vehicles have been present in more than 121 countries and regions in the world, with a total global sales of new energy vehicles that have exceeded 16 million units.

Continue the History of EV Growth in Indonesia BYD Presents DM Solutions for the Masses

In the midst of Indonesia's increasingly dynamic and competitive automotive market, NEV developments continue to show significant growth. As public acceptance of new energy vehicles increases, the transformation process in Indonesia is now beginning to move towards a wider and more diverse mobility needs, not only focusing on energy efficiency, but also the flexibility of vehicle use in various conditions of daily travel.

This development also strengthens the position of BYD and DENZA as one of the leaders of the NEV sector in Indonesia. As of April 2026, BYD and DENZA managed to record sales of nearly 20,000 units, growing by around 53 percent compared to the same period last year, while controlling around 40 percent of the national EV market share. This achievement also strengthens consumer confidence in BYD's electric vehicle technology and quality.

Until now, around 90,000 BYD vehicles have been on the streets of Indonesia, reflecting the increasing acceptance of the public as well as showing the acceleration of the increasingly strong NEV transformation in the country. This growth is an important part of the history of the transformation of new energy vehicles in Indonesia, marking how electric vehicles are now increasingly widely accepted and starting to move from the early adoption phase to a more mature and massive market. The momentum of growth began to grow rapidly in 2024 towards a 5 percent market share as BYD's presence in Indonesia brings three flagship EV models to the national market.

Not long after, BYD again expanded the EV market through the launch of the BYD M6 which became one of the iconic models of electric MPVs and brought new energy vehicles closer to the needs of the Indonesian people. This journey continues throughout 2025 through the presence of various other BYD vehicle lines and the sub-premium brand DENZA, which also expands the choice of electrification mobility in the country. This achievement brings the market share of EVs to continue to increase in 2025 which is getting stronger until the beginning of 2026.

Growth in this period is also supported by the penetration of Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) technology which is still in its early stages, namely below 1 percent. On the other hand, conventional engine-based vehicles (ICE) still dominate with around 65 percent market share, indicating that the need for flexibility is still a major factor in vehicle use in Indonesia.

Seeing this condition, BYD understands that there is room for the development of solutions that are able to bridge the needs between the efficiency of electric vehicles and the flexibility of conventional vehicles, especially to meet the needs of long-distance travel and daily use. With Indonesia's vast geographical characteristics, the pattern of intercity travel is still high, and the development of charging infrastructure, DM technology is presented as an approach designed to meet the mobility needs of Indonesia's increasingly diverse people.

"Looking back at the journey in 2024, BYD is taking a leading role in writing a new history of NEV development in Indonesia through expanding the electric vehicle market and increasing public acceptance of new energy vehicles more massively. Today, we are bringing the same spirit through Dual Mode technology to open a new chapter of the NEV market in Indonesia. We want to present a mobility solution that can complement the growth of the NEV market, which is currently growing positively so that it can be more widespread and inclusive. This is realized through DM technology that is more flexible, efficient, and more easily accessible by the public, including in various regions of Indonesia, so that it can reach more needs and market layers in the country," said Eagle Zhao, President Director of PT BYD Motor Indonesia.

EV & DM - Complementary Technologies in BYD's NEV Ecosystem in Indonesia

As part of BYD's electrification strategy, pure electric vehicles (EV) remain a long-term direction in the development of sustainable mobility. At the same time, BYD also understands that the mobility needs of people in every market are developing with different characteristics. Through a parallel approach between EV and DM, BYD presents an electrification strategy that is more adaptive to the development of the mobility needs of the Indonesian people.

DM Technology with Electric-First Approach and G.A.S.S. Philosophy

As part of the development of Dual Mode technology, BYD presents several different technological characters designed to adapt to the increasingly diverse needs of vehicle use. DM-i, or Dual Mode Intelligent, was developed with a focus on energy efficiency and a more comfortable driving experience for everyday use. In this system, the electric motor plays the main role in providing a smoother, responsive, and silent driving experience, especially in daily use in urban areas.

In addition to focusing on efficiency through DM-i, BYD also presents DM-p, or Dual Mode Powerful, which was developed to provide higher performance in the electrification system. The collaboration between the electric motor and the engine is optimized to produce a faster power response and a more dynamic driving character. For use with more challenging road characteristics, BYD also presents DMO, or Dual Mode Off-road, which is designed to provide power stability, torque enhancement, and more optimal vehicle adaptability in various road conditions.

Through the development of DM technology, BYD presents an electrification approach designed to combine the energy efficiency of electric vehicles with the flexibility of long-distance travel. In one of the internal tests, BYD DM technology is able to deliver a range of up to more than 1,800 kilometers in a combination of full electric and fuel use, with fuel consumption reaching 65 km/liter or more than 60 percent more efficient than the 1,500 cc gasoline-powered family vehicles commonly used in Indonesia. This approach allows users to still feel the typical driving experience of electric vehicles with optimal energy efficiency, while still having the flexibility to travel for various vehicle usage needs.

In presenting the Dual Mode technology in Indonesia, BYD also introduced the BYD DM G.A.S.S. philosophy as a representation of the main character of the DM technology which is designed to support the needs of the increasingly dynamic Indonesian people's mobility. G.A.S.S. represents the four main characters of BYD's DM technology, namely Agile, Reliable, Silent, and Super Efficient.