BYD Teases First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid for India – Atto 2 or Sealion 6 Could Be the One

A teaser has been released by BYD, indicating that they will be bringing their first-ever plug-in hybrid into the Indian market soon. At the moment, BYD India has cars that run on electricity alone. While BYD has plug-in hybrid models elsewhere in the world, there is no mention of which one will make its way to India.

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From the teaser, we learn that the model in question will have the BYD DM-i Super Plug-in Hybrid EV powertrain. DM-i refers to Dual-Mode Intelligent. This primarily highlights the unique nature of a plug-in hybrid vehicle, where a conventional engine and a fully electric system work together.

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BYD has not yet revealed which DM-i plug-in hybrid model it will be launching in India. However, a strong contender could be the Atto 2 DM-i. The possibility of launching the Atto 2 in India has been under consideration for some time. Testing of the Atto 2 was even spotted in India in August 2025.

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In overseas markets, the Atto 2 is available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It is powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 7.8kWh or 18kWh battery pack. The 7.8kWh variant has a total WLTP range of 928 km, while the larger battery variant offers a total range of 998 km.