Full specifications for the 2019 Buick Velite 6 (also known as Weilan 微蓝 in China),

It is a compact electric hatchback produced by SAIC-GM Buick.

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length: 4,650 mm

  • Width: 1,817 mm

  • Height: 1,510 mm

  • Wheelbase: 2,660 mm

  • Curb Weight: ~1,540 kg (PHEV) / ~1,660 kg (EV)

Powertrain & Performance

Electric Version (EV)

  • Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

  • Max Power: 85 kW (114 hp) / 110 kW (148 hp) (later versions)

  • Max Torque: 255 Nm

  • Transmission: Single-speed automatic

  • 0-50 km/h (0-31 mph): ~4.4 sec

  • Top Speed: 150 km/h (93 mph)

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Version

  • Engine: 1.5L naturally aspirated (102 hp) + dual electric motors

  • Combined Power: ~135 kW (181 hp)

  • Battery Capacity: 9.5 kWh (PHEV)

  • Electric-Only Range: ~60 km (NEDC)

Battery & Range (EV Model)

  • Battery Type: Ternary Lithium (NCM)

  • Battery Capacity: 35 kWh (2019 model) / 52.5 kWh (2020+ updates)

  • NEDC Range: 301 km (187 miles) (35 kWh)

  • Real-World Range: ~220-250 km (137-155 miles)

  • Charging Time:

    • AC Slow Charging (7 kW): ~6 hours (0-100%)

    • DC Fast Charging (60 kW): ~40 min (30-80%)

Suspension & Brakes

  • Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut

  • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link (EV) / Torsion Beam (PHEV)

  • Brakes (Front/Rear): Ventilated Discs / Solid Discs

  • Regenerative Braking: Yes (adjustable)

Features & Interior

  • Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen, Buick eConnect (Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife)

  • Digital Display: 8-inch LCD instrument cluster

  • Connectivity: 4G, Wi-Fi, OTA updates

  • Safety: 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, tire pressure monitoring, rearview camera

  • Other Features:

    • Keyless entry & start

    • Heated front seats (optional)

    • Dual-zone automatic climate control

Price (2019, China Market)

  • EV Version: ~¥165,000–205,000 (after subsidies, ~$23,000–29,000)

Competitors

  • BYD Qin Pro EV

  • Roewe Ei5

  • Volkswagen e-Golf

Notes

  • The 2019 Velite 6 EV has a modest 35 kWh battery (NEDC 301 km), but Buick later upgraded it to 52.5 kWh (NEDC 410 km) in the 2020 version.

  • The PHEV version was more popular initially due to China’s subsidy policies favoring hybrids.

  • The design is a "sporty electric wagon," blending hatchback and crossover styling.