India, Sept. 6 -- India's plug-in hybrid market is set to see more activity in 2026, with new models expected across different price segments. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, use a battery and electric motor along with a petrol engine. With charging infrastructure still developing in India, this technology could be an option for buyers who want to use electric power without moving completely to an EV.

BYD Seal U PHEV Rs 50 Lakh (ex-showroom) BYD is expected to bring the Seal U plug-in hybrid to India by the end of 2026. The SUV is also known as the Sealion 6 in some markets and uses BYD's DM-i plug-in hybrid system.

The model is expected to offer a combined range of around 1,200km. It will be aimed at buyers who want the op...