Jetta M6 platform and positioning
The M6 is the first electric vehicle from Jetta, FAW-Volkswagen’s budget sub-brand for China, built on a new platform developed jointly with Chinese partners rather than the older Volkswagen architecture the rest of the Jetta lineup uses. It made its public debut at the Chengdu Motor Show on 21 August 2026 with a refundable 66-yuan deposit, opened pre-sales on 28 September 2026, and launched on 22 October 2026.
Jetta M6 design and dimensions
The sedan is close in size to a Volkswagen Passat: 4,806 mm long, 1,868 mm wide, 1,500 mm tall, on a 2,820 mm wheelbase. It rides on 17- or 18-inch wheels and adds a glass roof, semi-hidden door handles, active shutters in the front bumper, and a new Jetta emblem, styling cues that mark a step up from the brand’s existing combustion models.
Jetta M6 powertrain and range
Power comes from a single front-mounted electric motor offered in two states of tune; there is no all-wheel-drive option. The entry 465 Pro uses a 113 kW (152 hp) motor and a 42.9 kWh pack for 465 km of CLTC range and 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, while the 555 Max and 555 Ultra step up to a 145 kW (194 hp) motor, a 51.9 kWh pack, 555 km and 6.8 seconds. The packs use lithium iron phosphate cells from CALB, and charging from 30 to 80% takes 25 minutes.
Inside the Jetta M6
The cabin gets an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen, a two-spoke steering wheel, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging and a panoramic glass roof. The front seats fold flat and combine with the rear bench into what Jetta calls a “bed mode.” A heat pump and 3.5 kW vehicle-to-load output are standard. City and highway navigation-on-autopilot driver assistance is offered only on the 555 Ultra, which uses Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6M chip.
Jetta M6 price and launch
The M6 launched on 22 October 2026 with the 465 Pro at 79,800 yuan (~$11,900), the 555 Max at 89,800 yuan (~$13,300) and the 555 Ultra at 99,800 yuan (~$14,800), all below the 100,000-yuan mark. Pre-sale prices a month earlier were 80,800, 90,800 and 99,800 yuan. The car is aimed at Chinese rivals from BYD, Geely, Changan and Leapmotor rather than pricier European EVs. The M6 signals FAW-Volkswagen’s push to extend electrification down to its lowest-priced brand, following the mainstream Volkswagen ID. family’s expansion into entry-level models in China.
