Can the Velite 6 Hybrid Run Without Charging?

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EllieFitz
07/30/25 4:47am
The Velite 6 hybrid cannot run without charging for an extended period, as this would significantly increase the vehicle's fuel consumption. When the power battery of the Velite 6 hybrid is depleted, the engine cannot charge the battery, meaning the car would operate solely on fuel. While this does not have a substantial impact on the battery, the original advantage of a minimum combined fuel consumption of only 1.4L per 100 kilometers would naturally diminish. The actual fuel consumption would rise due to the increased curb weight. Here is additional information: 1. How to use the charging station for the Buick Velite 6: Open the fast charging port and use a DC charging station to charge. Alternatively, you can use the 8A portable charger provided with the vehicle, plugging it into a 220V household socket. The charging power is approximately 1.6KW, meaning it charges 1.6 kWh per hour. 2. Introduction to the Buick Velite 6: The Buick Velite 6 has a battery capacity of 35kWh (kilowatt-hours). The time required to charge from 0 to full is 35kWh ÷ 1.6kW = 21.8 hours. The Velite 6 plug-in hybrid utilizes Buick's eMotion intelligent electric drive technology, which is developed based on General Motors' new energy vehicle platform. It aims to employ multiple patented technologies.
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