Overview
- An undisguised Sealion 6 PHEV was seen testing on Indian roads, with reports pointing to a Q4 showcase and a possible top-spec AWD for India.
- This would be BYD’s first plug-in hybrid for the market, expanding a lineup that has so far focused on full electric cars.
- Reported setups include a FWD version with about 214 bhp and an AWD version with up to 339 bhp, paired with 18.3 kWh or 26.6 kWh Blade batteries that charge at 6.6 kW AC or 18 kW DC with V2L and V2V support.
- BYD claims roughly 1,100 km of combined range on a full tank and charge, with about 70 to 80 km of electric-only driving depending on the variant.
- The SUV is about 4.78 m long with a 2.76 m wheelbase and features a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, a 12.3-inch driver display, heated and ventilated seats, and a safety suite with seven airbags, a 360-degree camera and ADAS.