The Buick Velite 6 (微蓝) is a compact station wagon, also known as a "multi-activity vehicle" (MAV) built by Chinese-American manufacturer

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brand. It is available as either an

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or a

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(PHEV). It is sold exclusively in China.

History

The Velite 6 was previewed with the Velite

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in 2016 (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. The production Buick Velite 6 debuted at the 2019

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in April. At first, it was only available as an all-electric vehicle, with two battery options available.https://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/documents/CN/Vehicle_Spec/Buick/VELITE-6/Buick%20VELITE%206%20Family%20Product%20Specifications.pdf In July 2020, the production plug-in hybrid version was launched. 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. File:Buick Velite 6 001.jpg, Buick Velite 6 EV front. File:Buick Velite 6 003.jpg, Buick Velite 6 EV rear.

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 on the NEDC. It generates up to and 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 on the NEDC. The updated motor generates up to . 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.

Plug-in hybrid

The Buick Velite 6 PHEV combines a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine with an electric motor, driven by an electronically controlled variable transmission (e-CVT). Together, they produce and torque. With a 9.5-kWh battery capacity, the PHEV has an electric-only range of and total range of . The Velite 6 PHEV includes a "lock" mode which keeps the car on hybrid power for maximum range. File:Buick Velite 6 PHEV 003.jpg, Buick Velite 6 PHEV front. File:Buick Velite 6 PHEV 004.jpg, Buick Velite 6 PHEV rear.

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Buick Velite 6 The Buick Velite 6 (微蓝) is a compact station wagon, also known as a "multi-activity vehicle" (MAV) built by Chinese-American manufacturer SAIC-GM under the Buick brand. It is available as either an electric car or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). I ...