BYD Sealion 6 Plug-in Hybrid SUV spied in India

The Sealion 6 PHEV looks slightly different than the pure electric Sealion 7.

Last month, Chinese automaker BYD showcased its Sealion range of SUVs at the Auto Expo. The company plans to introduce the Sealion 6 PHEV and Sealion 7, which is a pure EV.

The Sealion 6 was recently spotted testing, which suggests that BYD is seriously considering the plug-in hybrid SUV for India. The test car appears to be the top-spec Premium variant equipped with all-wheel-drive.

The Sealion 6 PHEV looks slightly different than the pure electric Sealion 7. It has a bespoke front fascia with a larger grille and unique bumper. The rear is quite distinct too, with slim LED taillights connected by a light bar.

The Sealion 6 Premium AWD variant is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with two electric motors – one on each axle. The internal combustion engine delivers 129 BHP and 220 Nm, while the front and rear motors generate 201 BHP and 161 BHP of peak power, respectively. The maximum power output of the system is pegged at 319 BHP and 550 Nm.

The Sealion 6 uses a BYD Blade Battery which has a capacity of 18.3 kWh. This gives the car an electric range of 81 km, while the overall range is said to be 961 km.

Source: 91wheels