| Buick Velite 6 | |
| Manufacturer: | SAIC-GM |
| Production: | 2019–present |
| Assembly: | China: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM) |
| Class: | Compact car (C) |
| Body Style: | 5-door wagon |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel drive (PHEV) Front-motor, front-wheel drive (Electric) |
| Engine: | 1.5 L L2B (B15) DVVT I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmission: | Single reduction gearbox E-CVT (PHEV) |
| Drivetrain: | PHEV (Velite 6 PHEV) |
| Battery: | 35 kWh Plus: 52.5 kWh EV: 61.1 kWh PHEV: 9.5 kWh LG Chem liquid cooled lithium-ion[1] |
| Wheelbase: | 26601NaN1 |
| Length: | 46501NaN1 |
| Width: | 18171NaN1 |
| Height: | 15101NaN1 |
| Weight: | NaN0NaN0 |
| Related: | Chevrolet Menlo |
| Designer: | Longbai Yang |
| Predecessor: | Buick Velite 5 |
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).
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) and three levels of energy recycling.
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 410km (260miles) on the NEDC.[6] It generates up to 1100NaN0 and 3500NaN0 torque.
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 518km (322miles) on the NEDC.[7] The updated motor generates up to 1300NaN0. 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.
The Buick Velite 6 PHEV combines a 1.5-liter 720NaN0 internal combustion engine with an 800NaN0 electric motor, driven by an electronically controlled variable transmission (e-CVT). Together, they produce 1350NaN0 and 3800NaN0 torque.[8] With a 9.5-kWh battery capacity, the PHEV has an electric-only range of 60km (40miles) and total range of 780km (490miles).[9] The Velite 6 PHEV includes a "lock" mode which keeps the car on hybrid power for maximum range.