Mumbai, June 9 -- BYD India, a subsidiary of the world's largest New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has showcased its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) plug-in hybrid technology in India. Positioned as a transitional bridge between internal combustion engines and pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the incoming powertrain technology targets long-haul efficiency with a combined cruising range exceeding 1,200 km.

With a global plug-in hybrid history starting with the F3DM in 2008, BYD has amassed over 8 million cumulative PHEV sales, capturing a 35 percent global market share in the segment. The technology's introduction in India is intended to expand BYD's domestic portfolio beyond its current pure-EV lineup, which serves a growing base...