BYD to launch Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV in India this year, eyeing EV expansion
BYD India will introduce its first plug-in hybrid, the Seal U SUV, this year, leveraging DM-i tech for 1,200+ km combined range. The imported model targets a growing EV market where BYD has crossed 14,000 customers in India.
What happened
BYD India will launch its first plug-in hybrid Seal U SUV this year using DM-i technology offering 1,200+ km combined range. The imported SUV targets India's
Key facts
- 14,000 customers
- 1,200 km range
- 25,000 EV units in May
Why this matters
BYD's hybrid entry reshapes India's premium SUV competitive set and could accelerate JV or local-assembly conversations as import duties pressure landed pricing.