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BYD has announced that its first plug-in hybrid model, the Seal U, will soon be available in Australia. The brand’s importer, EVDirect, has appointed a new CEO, David Smitherman, while Luke Todd remains as chairman. The Seal U, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, will compete with models like the RAV4 Hybrid, X-Trail e-Power, and Mitsubishi Outlander. BYD plans to launch the Seal U in Q2 of 2024, along with three other new models by the end of the year. The Seal U will feature BYD’s DM-I technology, combining a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an 18.3kWh battery and a 145kW electric motor. With a potential 100km EV-only range and a total range of around 1000kms, the Seal U could become BYD’s best-selling vehicle in popular segments.
Brands mentioned: BYD, RAV4 Hybrid, X-Trail e-Power, Mitsubishi Outlander
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