Car review: Budget-friendly BYD M3e lacks bells, whistles and polish

The BYD M3e is the second car available here from the Shenzhen-based manufacturer. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
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SINGAPORE - China has been advancing by leaps and bounds in recent years, as any repeat visitor will attest. But looking at the BYD M3e, you would never have guessed.

The electric seven-seater is the second car available here from the Shenzhen-based manufacturer, following the e6 compact multipurpose vehicle (MPV), which BYD has produced since 2009.

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