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AsiaOne
6 days ago
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
BYD Sealion 6 rolls into Singapore, Lifestyle News
Think BYD only makes electric cars? You might want to reconsider that assumption. After first embarking on a 1,300km-long teaser road trip from Singapore to Kuantan and back down, the plug-in hybrid BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has officially been launched in Singapore. Its splashy local launch event saw more than 400 guests in attendance at Shangri-La Singapore on Wednesday afternoon (July 16), where they were reminded of BYD's growing market dominance in Singapore. But back to the main headline this time. While the Sealion 6 DM-i sports a similar visual outlook to the Sealion 7 with its bracket-like head lights, it swims into uncharted waters for BYD in Singapore by marking its first model ever to have a combustion engine under the hood. 'DM-i', which stands for 'Dual Mode - Intelligent', references the car's plug-in hybrid powertrain, which can switch seamlessly between a highly-efficient 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine and a 145kW electric motor fed by an 18.3kWh Blade Battery (or rely on both together). The latter gives the car an electric-only range of up to 80km, and impressively, supports DC charging. Combined peak output from the DM-i Super Hybrid system stands at a healthy 160kW (215bhp) and 300Nm. If you're wondering how exactly the Sealion 6 DM-i stands out within the BYD family, driving range is most certainly its calling card when stacked against all of its other fully-electric siblings. BYD Singapore states that under local driving conditions, the SUV is capable of a "long cruising range" of more than 1,200km when fully refuelled and with its battery fully charged. As demonstrated in its cross-border jaunt earlier in July 2025, its marathoning capabilities make it perfect for longer road trips, with BYD referring to it as a "vehicle that adapts to your lifestyle, and not the other way around". Another quality worth highlighting about the Sealion 6 DM-i's powertrain is that it enables the car to behave more like an EV than an ICE car. With the car operating by default on an 'electric-first' basis, its electric motor is tasked exclusively with powering the front wheels at low to medium speeds, allowing owners to drive about in a silent and emissions-free manner. At medium to high speeds, its 1.5-litre engine is then awoken in the capacity of a generator to feed the battery. Thereafter, it's only when the car is being pushed to its limit that the engine comes in fully to propel the car directly in tandem with the electric motor. As we noted on our first drive with the car, smoothness and refinement are amplified as a result, allowing the Sealion 6 DM-i to boast "creamy" power delivery. Intriguing powertrain aside, the Sealion 6 DM-i excels on the practicality front. While residing within the same mid-sized SUV segment as the Sealion 7, its boxier shape and flatter roofline provides rear passengers with slightly more headroom, with seats that can be reclined for extra comfort. Its 574-litre boot is also generous for its size, and can be further expanded to 1,700 litres with the 60:40 second row folded flat. What's more, as we've come to expect from BYD, standard equipment levels are generous. Front occupants won't have to fight over who gets to charge their phone, thanks to a dual-wireless charging tray, while all on board will get to savour road-trip playlists to the fullest on long drives with the car's premium Infinity by Harman Kardon sound system. Amidst these creature comforts, a full-digital dashboard, consisting of a 12.3-inch curved instrument cluster and 15.6-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen, adds a good dose of modernity. Furthermore, the Sealion 6 DM-i comes with a full suite of safety assistance systems, including the likes of Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, and Intelligent Cruise Control. All of these are sure to take some of the stress out of long road trips (as mentioned, this is already a certified border-crosser). Speaking at the launch, James Ng, Managing Director of BYD Singapore and the Phillipines, highlighted the brand's enduring popularity among Singapore buyers, revealing that the 840 units sold in June 2025 had marked the brand's best month for the year so far. The Chinese carmaker has seen its lineup of models steadily increase in recent times, with the Sealion 6 DM-i following hot on the heels of the Sealion 7 that launched in January's 2025 Singapore Motor Show. Within the last 12 months, BYD has also fielded a Cat A-friendly compact electric MPV in the form of the M6, and a full-sized electric MPV with its luxury sub-brand: The DENZA D9. Additionally, the BYD Seal, Atto 3, and Dolphin all received recent updates for the 2025 model year. (In tandem, BYD Singapore has continued to grow its retail network with the latest addition of Jack Cars as an authorised dealer.) And this family is set to grow even bigger still. Soon to be launched in Singapore — as revealed by Ng at the event — is the BYD Atto 2, another compact electric crossover that will sit beneath the Atto 3 in terms of positioning and size. The Sealion 6 DM-i is now on sale in Singapore, and launches with a special price of $212,888 (inclusive of a guaranteed COE) — which places it slightly above the single-motor Sealion 7. The plug-in hybrid SUV also retails with a six-year car warranty, 10-year battery warranty, and 10 years worth of free servicing*. *Terms and conditions to apply Car model Price as of press time (including COE) BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Plug-in Hybrid $212,888 [[nid:719528]] This article was first published in sgCarMart .
Business Standard
19-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Tata Power Renewable Energy secures BESS project for Kerala State Electricity Board
NHPC (has been nominated as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Implementing Agency (BIA) by Ministry of Power), through an International Bidding process, has selected Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Company for setting up BESS of capacity 30MW/120MWhr to be utilized by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEBL) for optimizing their excess energy by storing it in the said storage asset. The said BESS asset shall be established at the Area code Substation of KSEBL located in Mulleria, District Kasaragod, Kerala. The estimated project cost is Rs 110 crore approximately.
Mint
18-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Waaree Renewable Tech share price spikes another 5% after Q1 net profit surges 3-fold
Waaree Renewable Technologies, the solar EPC subsidiary of Waaree Group, saw its shares jump another 5% intraday on Friday, July 18, to reach 1,240 ₹ apiece, which came in response to the company's healthy performance in the June quarter. The company, on Thursday, reported a net profit of ₹ 86 crore in Q1FY26, a 207% increase compared to ₹ 28 crore in the same period last year, while the revenue from operations came in at ₹ in at ₹ 603 crore, compared to ₹ 236.35 crore in Q1 FY25, which is a 155% YoY growth. Looking at the segment wise performance, its revenue from its EPC contracts, which contributes over 95% of the company's total revenue, surged to ₹ 594.3 crore in Q1 FY25 from ₹ 228 crore in the same period last year, while power sales revenue also rose sharply to ₹ 9 crore, compared to ₹ 2.3 crore a year ago, as per the company's earnings' filing. On the operating front, the company reported EBITDA of ₹ 117.54 crore for the quarter, marking a significant jump from ₹ 41 crore in Q1 FY25. EBITDA margin expanded to 19.5% from 17.4%, reflecting improved operating efficiency. The company's unexecuted order book at the end of the quarter stood at 3.15 GWp, which it expects to execute over the next 12–15 months. The bidding pipeline remains robust at over 25 GWp. In terms of recent wins, the company secured a 435 MWp ground-mounted solar power project and a 131.6 MWp ground-mounted solar power project, both awarded in the first quarter of FY26. Commenting on the results, Mr. Manmohan Sharma, CFO, Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited, said, In response to the expanding renewable energy capacity, we have broadened our portfolio to include Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) EPC solutions, reinforcing our position as a full-spectrum clean energy provider. With a strong order book of 3.15 GWp in Solar EPC and 40 MWh in BESS EPC, we are well-equipped to deliver next-generation, large-scale integrated energy projects."
Bloomberg
18-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Battery Material Maker Stocks Jump as US Eyes 93% China Duty
Battery material makers' stocks climbed after the US Commerce Department imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China. Shares of Australian graphite miner Syrah Resources Ltd. surged as much as 38%, while shares of South Korea's Posco Future M Co. climbed 24%. Gains in these and other Asian stocks tracked earlier jumps in Canadian peers including Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.
Business Journals
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Journals
MLB All-Star Game gives Atlanta national spotlight
Expand Major League Baseball held the 2025 All-Star Game at Truist Park. Baseball fans from across the country filed into the Battery for the game. Byron E. Small
