Buick Velite 6
- 1x 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS)
- 1x 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (Plus)
- 1x 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) (EV)
- Permanent magnetic synchronous machine (PMSM)/generators
- 1x 80 kW (107 hp; 109 PS) PMSM (PHEV)
E-CVT (PHEV)
- 301 km (187 mi)
- 410 km (250 mi) (Plus)
- 518 km (322 mi) (EV)
- 210 km (130 mi) (PHEV)
- AC: 6 hours (Plus: 8 hours)
- DC Fast Charge: 0.67 hours to 80%
The Buick Velite 6 (微蓝) is a Chinese compact station wagon, or a "multi-activity vehicle" (MAV) that is sold exclusively in China built by Chinese-American manufacturer SAIC-GM under the Buick marque. It is available as either an electric car or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
History
The Velite 6 was previewed with the Velite concept car in 2016[2] (not to be confused with the 2004 concept of the same name). In April 2018, two production-intent models were unveiled; one electric, and the other a plug-in hybrid.[3] The production Buick Velite 6 debuted at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April. At first, it was only available as an all-electric vehicle, with two battery options available.[4] In July 2020, the production plug-in hybrid version was launched.[5]
The Velite 6 is available in three variants: Entry, Middle, and Luxury. It also features three driving modes (standard, sport, and economy)[clarification needed] and three levels of energy recycling.[4]
Velite 6 Plus
The Buick Velite 6 Plus was introduced in October 2019. The Velite 6 Plus has a larger battery, with 52.5 kWh capacity and a range of up to 410 kilometers (250 mi) on the NEDC.[6] It generates up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) torque.
Velite 6 EV (2022)
In November 2021, Buick introduced an updated version of the original and Plus models, called the Velite 6 EV to distinguish it from the plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The battery was again improved, with 61.1 kWh capacity and a range of up to 518 kilometers (322 mi) on the NEDC.[7] The updated motor generates up to 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS). Other changes included an update to Buick's eConnect infotainment system with 10-inch screen, new wheel design, and an updated front bumper/grille design.
- Buick Velite 6 EV front.
- Buick Velite 6 EV rear.
Plug-in hybrid
The Buick Velite 6 PHEV combines a 1.5-liter 72-kilowatt (97 hp; 98 PS) internal combustion engine with an 80-kilowatt (107 hp; 109 PS) electric motor, driven by an electronically controlled variable transmission (e-CVT). Together, they produce 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) torque.[8] With a 9.5-kWh battery capacity, the PHEV has an electric-only range of 60 kilometres (37 mi) and total range of 780 kilometres (480 mi). The Velite 6 PHEV includes a "lock" mode which keeps the car on hybrid power for maximum range.
- Buick Velite 6 PHEV front.
- Buick Velite 6 PHEV rear.
See also
- Chevrolet Menlo
- List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles
- New energy vehicles in China
- Plug-in electric vehicle
References
- ^ "Velite 6 specs". CN: Autohome.
- ^ "Buick Velite Concept Debuts In China, Ushers In 'Buick Blue' Strategy". GM Authority. 2016-11-18.
- ^ "Buick Velite 6 Bows For China In Plug-In And Battery-Electric Variants". GM Authority. 2018-04-17.
- ^ a b "Product specifications" (PDF). GM. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "All-New Buick Velite 7 EV and Velite 6 PHEV Launch in China". 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Buick Launches VELITE 6 PLUS MAV Electric Vehicle in China". Buick. 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Buick Introduces New VELITE 6 EV with Extended Range". Buick. 2021-11-25.
- ^ "Buick Continues Focus on Electrification in China, Launches VELITE 7 Electric Vehicle and VELITE 6 PHEV". 24 July 2020.
External links
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Official website
(in Chinese)
- v
- t
- e
Type | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Supermini | Sail | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compact | Excelle | Excelle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Excelle GT | Excelle GT/GX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Excelle HRV | Excelle XT | Verano Hatch/GS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Verano | Verano Pro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Velite 5 | Velite 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mid-size | New Century/G-Series/Regal | Regal | Regal | |||||||||||||||||||||||
LaCrosse | LaCrosse | LaCrosse | LaCrosse | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Full-size | Royaum | Park Avenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUV | Encore | Encore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Encore GX/Plus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Velite 7 | Electra E4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Envision | Envista | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Envision S/Plus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electra E5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Enclave | Enclave | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minivan | GL6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
GL8 | GL8 | GL8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
GL8 Century |