BYD has announced that it will showcase its first plug in hybrid SUV on the 9th of next month and it will most likely be the Sealion 6 PHEV.
The Sealion 6 was previously shown at the Auto Expo in India and now it could be coming here.
It will be sold alongside the Sealion 7 EV which has been its best selling model in India.
However the plug in hybrid model would be it's first for India.
The Sealion 6 has a similar design to the Sealion 7 but has a more practical look.
The powertrain for the Sealion 6 is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine and a turbo-petrol while both come with a battery pack.
The smaller one with the NA petrol and 18.3kWh option while the one for India will be the 26.6kWh battery with the turbo petrol.
Both offer a substantial electric only range and the total range for the Sealion 6 PHEV is a staggering 1,092km.
The Sealion 6 would be priced along side the Sealion 7 while it would be aimed at increasing sales for BYD in India.
The Sealion 6 would be the first plug in hybrid SUV in its class and will be in premium segment.
Whether the model in question is indeed that or something else is something we have to see while for now the Sealion 6 plug in hybrid would appeal to those who need the efficiency and don't have a charging setup.
