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Welcome back to a bonus edition of the podcast because today we're taking a look back at what was an intense first week of EV launches and debuts of the IAA mobility show in Munich this year.

IAA this year showcased an unprecedented really transition towards going EV across pretty much all the manufacturers who turned up.

Some in more force than others.

I say nearly every debut that I saw had at least an electric version or a plug-in or an E-Rave or a hybrid at the very worst.

Chinese manufacturers were there in strength with battery technology shown off.

Pricing competitiveness as well.

Established euro brands.

We're all talking about efficiency, premium features, performance electrification.

Really felt like a fight back, a proper fight back from the Germans against the Chinese at this year's IAA show.

It marked a clear inflection point where electric vehicles are definitely no longer being talked about in these niche products.

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We'll kick off with the Germans then I'll try and I'll try and if I've got my notes here.

If I get it wrong, apologies.

I'll try and do Germans, Chinese, Koreans, everybody else like Stellantis and stuff.

Now we'll start in Germany.

Audi with their not really enforced, but certainly they showed off the concept C.

Audi's concept C when much was made of it, by the way, as being.

Oh, this is the new electric Audi TT.

Well, it's not.

It's a two seater.

I owned a TT back in the day.

By the way, it's a 2000 model.

And yeah, the Audi had rear seats, but I couldn't put anybody in the back that had legs, you know,

but otherwise like I love that car and it's not.

It's bigger than that.

It's not a TT.

Also, is it the new RS8?

No, it's smaller than that.

But in a way it fits into Audi's future design language, future styling language and all

electric two seater sports car.

So the specs they gave it.

Well, concept cars, but they can make anything up, but this will go into production.

So let's have a look at what they said 89 kilowatt hour battery behind the seats, 300

miles WLTP, 800 volt architecture, 350 kilowatts DC fast charging, a low sculpted

profile, lots of nods to Audi's history, which I love a distinctive vertical grill,

a retractable hard top.

I believe that's a first for Audi inside the cabin is positioned far back in

the chassis, creating a pure driver's feel really focusing on the steering

wheel and lack of screens, which was interesting, whether there'll be a lack

of screens when the actual car arrives.

I wouldn't mind that, especially if the screens can disappear out of the way, either

sliding away or something.

But, you know, screens, the kind of current and de rigueur, aren't they really?

The screens are getting bigger and bigger.

We'll get onto that in a minute.

But in a way, I think if it's a sports car, if it's a driver's car,

why do you want a massive slab of glass staring at you?

You want the controls, don't you?

And so interesting to see how it develops over the next 10 years.

I think I suspect the big screens thing may be a fad, but let's not go down

that road.

Let's carry on looking at the cars launched at IAA.

BMW's iX3 Neuerklasse was a big deal because it's the brand's next generation

platform, the new class, the Neuerklasse saved BMW.

It redefined the company back in the day.

And so it's, you know, not an understatement to say that they need

to reinvent BMW for the electric era.

And they were very early with i3 and i8.

Then they wavered and wobbled.

Management changed and they kind of went, well, we're going to make vehicles

on the, you know, the same production line and you can put an engine

or batteries in it, the power of choice and we're not sure.

And then they went, you know what?

The best way to make the best EV is to make the best pure

electric platform that we can think of and not make it a compromise car.

Look, there's pros and cons to both and you'll meet people that

will argue till they're blue in the face that there's one best way

to do it.

But and I'm not running a car company, but you must admit

that by going on a pure electric platform, they've absolutely

smashed the specs on this.

It's an SUV, so it's the X3, iX3.

The battery is big.

It's 108 kilowatt hours and the twin motors, all-wheel drive,

462 horsepower, but it's the range which got everyone's

attention, 500 miles, WLTP.

Yeah, but it'll be in the 400s on it when it's EPA, then

yes, it'll be less when it's your towing and it's winter

and it's in the real world.

That's over 800 kilometers WLTP, 17.9 inch curved display.

Actually almost a kind of trapezoidal display, a custom.

It's not just like a tablet they've bought from, you know,

AliExpress.

They're not that that happens, I'm sure, but you know, it

slapped it on the front of the car, the dashboard.

This is a curious shape of glass that all fits in with

the interior styling.

It's custom.

It's nice.

It's premium.

I love it.

So apart from that, the superbrain computing system,

which is essentially four big brains.

So normally a car can have, you know, tens, hundreds

sometimes of microcontrollers doing everything in different

places in the car.

This centralizes the compute power, which saves a ton of

weight, saves cabling, means they can update those

brains, those four controllers over the air.

And then there was the main one that's kind of called

the heart of joy.

They talked a lot about the driving experience.

Of course, it's BMW, they will.

Fast charging at 400 kilowatts and two way, two way

energy flow, really big deal.

If you fancy something on a couple of wheels, BMW

Motorrad Vision CE was an e-scooter they showed off.

It's got protective safety features, a roll cage over

the top of the motorbike and self balancing technology.

So you don't have to wear a helmet if you don't

want to at urban speeds.

I think I probably would even though it's got a little

roll cage frame over it, but you wouldn't have to.

Mini was there as part of the BMW group.

The JCW Electric, they showed off a lightweight

performance focused version, a Duce X Machina Electric

special for surf lifestyles and coastal lifestyles.

It's still got a 54.2 kilowatt hour battery, 251

miles of range, but they added unique translucent

body panels, neoprene upholstered seats and a

surf friendly, a cargo solution.

So quirky, not the most straight ahead obvious car,

but very interesting.

Also showed off the Mini Cooper there as well.

There's the Mini Cooper E with its 41 kilowatt hour pack

and the SE with its, the pack I just told you,

54.2 kilowatt hours.

The Mini's got bigger and bigger.

I still think the Mini feels like a go-kart and

I really like the Mini Cooper Electric.

Strong regen braking, any DC charges at like 75 kilowatts.

And so they've got so much good technology they

could lean into there at the BMW group, but still

those Mini's are, I would say just okay.

The other big launch is the GLC EQ.

The one they showed off is the GLC EQ 400

Formatic, the new electric version of Mercedes

popular midsize SUV.

The GLC in this launch form, 490 horsepower,

360 kilowatts dual motor all-wheel drive battery.

Smaller than the BMW.

We just talked about the IX3.

This is a 94 kilowatt hour battery and it hits 443 miles.

So obviously you and I know it's all about efficiency.

So tell us, well, the real world testing when

we get our hands on these vehicles, we'll tell us

the real world miles per kilowatt hour.

But of course, a couple of days before BMW

were saying, here's our 500 mile SUV.

And then of course, Mercedes probably winced a bit

because they had to come out and say, here's our

443 mile car, but with a much smaller battery,

but slower charging, 330 kilowatts, not 400.

Look, it's got rear wheel steering, bi-directional

charging, powering your home, a 39 inch MBUX dashboard.

So it's a piece of glass.

So the dash, the screen goes all the way across

the front of the car now.

And so, yeah, it sort of lights up in different places

and you know, whatnot, but still it is just a slab

of glass if you want it.

I wouldn't speck it that way.

714 liters of luggage space when the interior

seats are down, really, really fascinating vehicle.

And of course, Mercedes are on a bit of a rip right

now because the CLA is another vehicle which

has got, you know, big, big miles on it.

And so the CLA shooting break caught my attention.

The five door estate version 85 kilowatt hour pack.

So really small pack on the CLA, 85 kilowatt hours,

but 484 miles of range.

Massive efficiency on that CLA.

So deeply impressive, so impressive.

272 horsepower rear motor, it's two-wheel drive

is the CLA shooting break.

Big practicality focus.

I love the styling of the shooting breaks,

very contemporary and a big push on sustainability.

Mercedes concept AMG GT XX was there.

So you know, that's their halo car.

I told you about it recently.

It broke a ton of records of how far it would drive in

24 hours, 48 hours on and on and on.

They were stopping for, I think like three minutes

at a time, massive charge speeds.

That was there as well.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS solid state mule,

the demonstration vehicle using its solid state

battery technology.

They use Pharisees don't they?

I have to look at my notes for that from earlier

in the week.

Very high energy density, very fast charging as well.

Just showing off really what is coming.

Also, the Mercedes-Benz baby G-Class is a downsized

G-Class using a full electric setup.

Same rugged boxy look, four-wheel drive technology,

off-road performance, urban usability,

but on a little smaller size.

Also the C-Class was shown off as well.

So again, that segment, the saloon sedans, the wagons,

anything non-SUV-ish from Mercedes-Benz is just nudging.

So what was the C-Class, which is coming as electric,

is going to have 497 miles of range,

just three miles short of the big 500.

I mean, how are we trying to eke out that number 500

in terms of the range, just for the headlines,

if nothing else.

So Mercedes-BMW really got the wind behind them,

I would say.

We'll talk Opel because, of course, in Germany,

that's, I would call it Vauxhall, but Opel is German.

The Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo long name

is not really a vehicle, actually.

It's an 800 horsepower EV digital only for video gaming

to show how the world of virtual racing influences EVs.

And I suppose real world car developments and styling,

we could see it, make its way into the real world.

Talking of stuff that is a little bit curious,

Porsche's 911 Turbo S Hybrid,

mixing electric and turbocharging, sort of.

It's not really a hybrid in the sense that we talk about

on this podcast for most of the time,

but some hybrid technology going into the 911.

What we do like is the Cayenne.

They showed off the Porsche Cayenne electric.

That's coming next year.

With its wireless induction charging technology.

So they will sell you.

Porsche will sell you a induction pad for your garage floor.

And there's no wall box.

There's no other stuff scaffolding that goes inside your garage.

I suppose if you're buying a Cayenne,

you've probably got some money in the bank.

It was several thousand pounds as the option.

But if you just like toys,

then you have a little nice discrete pad on your garage floor.

You pull into your garage or your driveway, whatever,

in your new Porsche Cayenne pocket over the top.

You haven't got to be super exact like you used to be

with induction charging of old.

It charges really quickly.

The air suspension lowers itself down to minimize the air gap.

But yet it really does charge your car through thin air seamless.

Plugging in an EV,

not really a hardship,

but I love the idea of induction charging.

Good for those that have maybe some disabilities.

Of course, charging cables can be heavy.

I'm not minimizing that.

But if you want it,

Porsche will now sell it to you with your brand new Cayenne

and charging with about the same efficiency as plugging the thing in.

Okay.

Let's talk a little bit about so many Volkswagen's ID cross concept.

So the ID cross concept is a compact family.

Well, it's a crossover.

It's called the cross.

They called it a family SUV,

but it's it doesn't it sits up,

but it's not an SUV like I think,

you know, like a G class is an SUV positioned below the ID for.

So if you're wondering where it fits into the Volkswagen's mix,

280 miles of range, family oriented interior space in car technology

coming out next year as part of their push into more affordable EVs.

It won't be called the ID cross concept.

Obviously, when it arrives,

what I'm delighted about is VW ditching.

Well, they're not ditching ID.

Sadly, they're going to keep it around because,

you know, tough for big companies to admit mistakes,

but they're going back to name plates.

And I hope that in time,

it's just the Polo and the Golf and the Tiguan and the Passat.

And they've just happened to have batteries.

However, they're calling it the ID Polo and the ID Polo GTI is interesting.

So these are the small cars coming from the group.

So 38 kilowatt hour battery or 56 kilowatt hour battery,

single motor, rear wheel drive, 223 horsepower in a small car in a Polo.

This is going to be launching in 2026.

Very cool.

They showed off the ID buzz, the autonomous version of it,

the level four autonomous one with all the sensors on top of the buzz.

That looked really cool.

They showed off the ID three GTX fire and ice, the limited

edition model with all wheel drive and special design elements.

They're making a few of those.

If you want something fast and very unique,

they showed it off, which is interesting.

Scout was there, by the way, as part of Volkswagen.

Of course, in the United States, Scout want to sell direct to

consumers dealers and all the dealers Association,

which are very strong in the US are saying,

no, you're Volkswagen.

You've got to stick by the contract that our dealers have with VW.

Scout are arguing, no, we're not Volkswagen.

And then they turn up, you know, as part of the Volkswagen

stand at the IAA show, fully integrated into the VW,

you know, plans, you're not helping your argument here,

Scout, but there we go.

Arguing that they're a bit more independent in the US,

even though they're owned by VW.

So I'm not sure where that goes, but still all electric pickup

and SUV designed from, you know, the American style,

kind of heavy duty off-roading.

It's got the historic Scout utility,

but loads of electric power as well.

Scotter's Epic concept is a compact, affordable SUV in line

with the VW Polo.

So we've got these small cars with the Polo, the Epic and the

Cooper Reval on that in a minute.

They're all on the MEB Plus architecture, city friendly,

and it's Scotter's version, so it'll be efficient and value

driven.

Talking of Scotter, the Vision O is the estate car that

they brought to the IAA show.

So it won't be called the Vision O, of course, because

they've got the Octavia name in their locker.

So what do you think they're going to call it?

It promises the same low space as previous estates.

I owned an Octavia VRS back in the day.

That had all the Audi engine stuff inside it.

My gosh, that was a quick car.

And also the car that a lot of the police forces used

on the motorways over here.

So I would be trundling along at 70 miles an hour,

and everyone would get out of my way,

which was very nice because I had it in a bright red color.

So you couldn't miss it.

And that was a great car.

And I would happily have another Scotter estate car as

well, but obviously in zero emissions.

And Cooper, I'll finish on Cooper before we get onto

the Chinese because I've been blathering for 16 minutes.

And let's take a break.

Cooper's Reval is the final car in that trinity of vehicles.

And so two battery sizes again, 3856.

There'll be a VZ version, which is like the GTI version.

And it'll do 0 to 62 less than seven seconds.

Small urban vehicle.

And I love those little ones.

Cooper Tavascan is the new electric SUV.

Cooper, I would say, very sporty lines on that.

The first EV on their E-M-O-V, E-Move platform

and a technology flagship.

And Cooper's Tindaya concept is their range extender.

Really common format for that 1.5 liter petrol engine.

Really common in China to have the 1.5 liter engine in E-Revs.

Big battery, though quick 0 to 62, 4.1 seconds.

They always give the total range of 620 miles.

The Chinese cars always give the total range.

1,200, 1,400, 1,500 kilometers maybe with the petrol as well.

On this one though, such a big battery, 186 miles electric.

Will you ever add liquid to fuel it?

That's my question.

E-Revs are curiosities, I think, at the minute.

And the Cooper Tribe editions.

Motorsport versions of the Teramar for Mentor and Leon

with some different graphics and stuff.

Right, we'll get onto the Chinese cars in a moment.

We'll take a break.

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Welcome back to our bonus podcast today.

Looking at an intense week of EV launches

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Yeah.

The Chinese cars were there in full, weren't they?

BYD's SEAL 06 DMI

are the plug-in hybrids.

Two versions of it as well.

Aceran and a Touring version.

So that's the gen.

It's the 1.5 liter petrol engine.

Very popular with plug-in hybrids and e-revs.

They say 2,000 kilometers of range on that

when it's fully charged and also has is full of liquids too.

The BYD Dolphin Surf is their affordable European EV.

42 kilowatt hour battery on the big end.

30 kilowatt hour battery on the smaller one.

Front-wheel drive made in Hungary with knockdown kits

but enough local production to avoid tariffs.

Very much a small city car.

BYD ATTO 2, again a small crossover.

It's got the blade battery and it's structural.

So two sizes, either 51 or 65 kilowatt hours in that.

261 miles of range.

Very quick charging on that blade LFP pack.

BYD C-Line 7 is coming to Europe as an SUV.

The brand's flagship for spacious tech-rich family transport.

The Denzer D9.

Denzer's the premium bit of BYD.

The D9's an MPV.

It's a people carry at seven seats.

It's luxury, a luxury van with a full electric option.

103.4 kilowatt hours battery, 600 kilometers range.

Adjustable captain's chairs, screens all round

for the rear passengers to watch high-end audio system.

It's look, it is a limo, isn't it?

This is a limo in MPV form, 5.25 meters long.

It's big, doing airport runs or big families.

I'd love one, but I don't like my kids enough

to spend that much money on a really nice luxurious MPV.

So we won't be getting one.

The Denzer Z9, I joke, by the way,

obviously I love my children very, very much,

but they smush yogurt into whatever they find

and they won't be doing that to a brand new car.

The Denzer Z9 GT.

Trimotor, all electric.

100 kilowatt hour pack, 800 volt charging.

400 miles of range.

Rear wheel steering and a luxury performance wagon.

Actually, the Z9 GT.

I should have said that at the start of my summary.

Cherry were there, the Omoda 5 and BEV

is a compact electric SUV.

61 kilowatt hour battery showing off Omoda's arrival

into Europe.

The JQ5 is also above sharing its features with Omoda 5,

but bold and more rugged styling.

Again, the Chinese brands are over here doing well in the UK.

The JQ7's a plug-in hybrid 20 kilowatt hour pack

and about 56 miles of all electric range.

DC charging at 40 kilowatts.

Leap motor was there.

They got the little T03 city car.

The B5 is the new one though.

The B5 is basically a Golf GTI.

This is going to be a hot hatch, 4.4 meters long.

Families and first-time buyers will go for this car.

Big affordability though.

Usable EV range, mostly in the city and small family use.

The dimensions pretty much the same as a Golf,

by the way, but the B5, as it'll be called over here,

offering a lot of tech and performance,

like I say, hot hatch territory probably for,

I don't know, they didn't confirm.

But if I said to you 25,000, 27,000,

I don't think I'd be massively wrong.

And the B10 from Leap Motor is their SUV.

So the big battery, 67 kilowatt hours,

168 kilowatt DC fast charging.

We get it here already,

but it's rolling out in Europe even further.

NEO were there, and that's interesting.

Bringing battery swapping to Europe and Firefly

is their entry-level brand at NEO.

And they're bringing it to Europe.

Final details are still to come.

Hopefully to broaden the NEO appeal,

though Envo takes the brand into family and lifestyle markets,

they say, and they were there with those as well.

SMART were there.

The SMART hashtag 5, as I believe I have to call it.

Terrible name.

The hashtag 5 is their largest ever SMART.

I mean SMART, you think of these little two seats,

the SMART 4, 2, and the SMART 4, 4.

No, no, no, this is a big EV.

Tenacly a crossover, loads of interior space.

Family use in mind.

They still have the SMART 1 and SMART 3,

smaller EVs for urban drivers,

compact crossover, and a lower hatchback at the show.

Xiaopang were there, the X-Pang P9, sorry, X9.

Is their version of the luxury MPV, multi-row seating,

loads of tech, loads of comfort again, these Chinese MPVs.

There's a few of them floating around now like the X-Pang X9,

which is really, really nice, by the way,

like the Denza, also really nice.

X-Pang's G6 is a family crossover.

That was there at the show, 80 kilowatt hour pack.

They're arriving in many European markets

and the X-Peng G9 all-wheel drive, big SUV.

That's the one, the G9.

Is the 525 kilowatt DC fast charging?

Yeah, yeah, so pretty special.

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Not yet, but Mercedes are installing

their 600 kilowatt Alpetronic units, actually.

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Also talking X-Pang, P7 is the sedan,

was at the show, a dual motor, loads of tech,

a great motorway car.

Genesis, let's go to South Korea.

So Genesis was there with the GV60 enhanced

and improved version of this GV60

with better cabin quality, they say.

The Magma concept is a gentleman driver's car.

Okay, gentleman driver, electric coupe, 641 horsepower,

a newly tuned chassis, take it on a track day.

That's what the Magma is all about,

which is pretty special.

Hyundai showed off their concept three,

same dimensions as the Ioniq 3.

In fact, the Ioniq 3 is signed and sealed back at Hyundai

and then they designed the concept after it

to kind of show the exterior dimensions

of what the three is going to be.

And it had a wild concept interior and stuff like that.

But otherwise, yeah, this is going to be

a really important family hatchback segment

with the Ioniq 3.

The new Hyundai Santa Fe is arriving

with a plug-in hybrid system too.

Kia EV5 was on the stage, small to medium, electric SUV,

seats five comfortably, vehicle to load

in the EV5, EGMP platform on that one.

Also, they had the whole, they had the lot there.

Kia EV2, a concept at this stage as a city car.

Kia also showing off the EV3, my current crush,

big range on that for decent pricing.

EV4 was there as well.

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plus the larger EV9 GT version,

which is the hot version of that.

And they also brought along the PV5,

the modular van platform.

I mean, the Kia stand was there properly full.

What else have we not talked about?

Dacia, I mean, Dacia, which is the Romanian bit of Renault,

they're doing some production in Morocco,

I think these days, but Dacia's big stuff

is the big family SUV that just costs no money.

It's the size of a Ford Cougar,

but it starts at like 25,000, 24,000 over here.

And it's got a teeny, tiny 1.4 kilowatt-hour battery.

It hasn't got a plug, so, you know,

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Dacia Spring, still the cheapest EV you can buy,

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Polestar were there with the 5.

That is a luxury four-door GT.

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so I like the material choice.

I like the buttons.

I like the Scandi design.

It had no rear screen on the 5, same as the 4,

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and your eyes are adjusted for long-distance focus,

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I've never really gotten, I mean, look,

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inside the car and it's absolutely fine,

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There's a bit of rewiring to do with these

no rear screen Polestar's,

but instead some high-def cameras.

Renault's sixth-gen Clio was there.

There's a hybrid version of that, but not plug-in.

And Turkey was there.

You know, Turkey has its own carmaker, the TOG.

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That's a sedan.

And the T10X is a crossover,

built on the T10F sedan's platform,

but more ground clearance, more cabin space.

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but more European markets.

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About this episode

A recap of the IAA Mobility Show in Munich highlights the significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) across major manufacturers. The episode covers exciting debuts from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and various Chinese brands, showcasing innovations in battery technology, performance, and design. Notable mentions include Audi's concept C, BMW's iX3 Neuerklasse, and Mercedes' GLC EQ. The discussion emphasizes the competitive landscape as traditional automakers respond to the growing presence of Chinese EV manufacturers, marking a pivotal moment in the automotive industry's transition to electrification.

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Original notes

Welcome back to EV News Daily. Today we’re taking a look back at an intense week of EV launches and debuts at the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich.
IAA this year showcased an unprecedented transition toward electrification across all manufacturers, with nearly every debut featuring some form of electric or hybrid propulsion.
Chinese manufacturers demonstrated particular strength in battery technology and pricing competitiveness, while established European brands focused on premium features and performance electrification. The show marked a clear inflection point where electric vehicles are no longer niche products but mainstream offerings across all segments and price points.
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➤ Audi Concept C: All-electric sports car with 89kWh battery, 300+ mile range, 800V/350kW fast charging, retractable hardtop, motorsport-inspired design.

➤ BMW iX3 Neue Klasse: Next-gen SUV with 108kWh battery, twin motors, AWD, 345kW (462hp), 500-mile range, advanced tech, up to 400kW charging, two-way energy flow.

➤ BMW Motorrad Vision CE: Urban e-scooter concept, roll-cage and self-balancing technology, lightweight and maneuverable for city use.

➤ MINI JCW Electric x Deus Ex Machina “Skeg”: Surf-lifestyle electric special, 54.2kWh battery, 251-mile range, 258hp, translucent panels, surf-friendly cargo.

➤ MINI Cooper Electric (2025): “E” trim (40.7kWh, 184hp, 180–186 miles) and “SE” trim (54.2kWh, 218hp, 239–247 miles), go-kart feel, 75kW fast charging.

➤ Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ 400 4MATIC: 360kW (490hp) dual-motor AWD SUV, 94kWh battery, 443-mile range, 330kW fast charging, rear-axle steering, vegan interior.

➤ Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (electric): 85kWh battery, 484-mile range, 272hp rear motor, estate practicality, sustainable materials.

➤ Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX: All-electric AMG Halo car—focus on high power, sophisticated tech.

➤ EQS Solid-State Mule: Demonstrator for Mercedes’ solid-state battery tech—higher energy density, much faster charging.

➤ Mercedes-Benz Baby G-Class (EQG): Downsized all-electric G-Class, classic look, four-wheel drive, off-road/urban blend.

➤ Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo: Digital-only 800hp EV concept, gaming-inspired design for future real-world Opels.

➤ Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid: First hybrid 911, 711hp, 800Nm, electric-assisted turbos, Nürburgring lap in just over 7min.

➤ Porsche Cayenne Electric Prototype: Wireless induction charging technology for easy home charging.

➤ Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept: Compact electric family SUV, 450km range, production in 2026, family interior.

➤ Volkswagen ID. Polo/ID. Polo GTI: Electric hatchbacks (38/56kWh battery), 180hp base/223hp GTI, launch planned for 2026.

➤ Volkswagen ID.Buzz AD (MOIA): Level 4 autonomous EV city shuttle—driverless van evolution.

➤ Volkswagen ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE: Limited-edition AWD performance model, BOGNER design, fashion/performance focus.

➤ Volkswagen Scout Terra: Electric pickup for off-roading, American-style utility, advanced tech for tough terrain.

➤ Skoda Epiq concept: Compact, affordable electric SUV, MEB+ architecture, emphasis on practicality and efficiency.

➤ Skoda Vision O: Estate concept previewing next electric Octavia, large load space, zero-emissions everyday use.

➤ Cupra Raval: Small hatchback, 38/56kWh battery, up to 227hp, >7s 0–62mph, urban driving focus.

➤ Cupra Tavascan: Electric SUV coupe, EMOV platform, brand’s technology flagship.

➤ Cupra Tindaya Concept: 1.5L range-extender, large battery, 489hp, 620mi range (186mi electric), sporty estate.

➤ BYD Seal 06 DM-i Sedan/Touring: Plug-in hybrids, 1.5L petrol + electric motors, two battery sizes, up to 2,000km (Touring: 1,535L boot).

➤ BYD Dolphin Surf: Affordable city EV, 30kWh/43.2kWh battery, up to 322km range, roomy cabin, local Hungary assembly.

➤ BYD ATTO 2: Small crossover, Blade Battery (51.1/64.8kWh), up to 261 miles range, rapid charging.

➤ BYD SEALION 7: Upcoming flagship family electric SUV, spacious, tech-rich.

➤ Denza D9 MPV: Luxury van (BYD sub-brand), hybrid or full-EV, up to 600km range, limo comfort, captain’s chairs.

➤ Denza Z9GT: Tri-motor electric wagon, 952hp, 100kWh battery, 800V charging, 391 miles range, rear-wheel steering.

➤ Chery Omoda 5 BEV/E5: Compact electric SUV, 204hp, 61.1kWh battery (430km), value-focused equipment.

➤ Jaecoo 5 BEV: Rugged compact electric SUV, shares Omoda 5 hardware but tougher styling.

➤ Jaecoo 7 PHEV: 1.5T petrol hybrid, 18.7kWh battery, 201hp, 56mi EV, 745mi hybrid range, fast DC charging.

➤ Leapmotor B05: 4.43m electric hatch, affordable, city/family use, practical range.

➤ Leapmotor B10: Compact SUV, 67.1kWh/56.2kWh battery, up to 434km range, 218hp, fast 168kW DC charging.

➤ Nio Firefly: Entry-level EV for Europe, details TBA, aims for affordable mass appeal.

➤ Nio ONVO: Versatile, family-focused EV for European market, previews broader lineup.

➤ Smart #5: Largest Smart yet, spacious crossover EV, urban/family flexibility.

➤ Smart #1 and #3: Smaller urban EVs, #1 as compact crossover, #3 as hatchback for dense city driving.

➤ XPeng X9: Luxury digital MPV, multi-row seating, advanced amenities, family comfort focus.

➤ XPeng G6: Efficient crossover, 80.1kWh battery, 535km range, 800V fast charging, user-friendly tech.

➤ XPeng G9: AWD, high-output SUV, 423kW, 4.2s 0–100km/h, 525kW DC charging, premium space.

➤ XPeng P7: Sedan, 82.7kWh battery, up to 576km range, dual-motor (239kW), advanced driving aids.

➤ Genesis GV60 Enhanced: Upgraded electric crossover, luxury cabin features, better performance.

➤ Genesis GV60 Magma Concept: High-power (641bhp) electric coupe, track-oriented, high comfort.

➤ Hyundai Concept THREE: Upcoming IONIQ 3 hatch, Art of Steel design, new EV platform, urban/cargo adaptability.

➤ Hyundai SANTA FE (New): Bold lines, updated media/safety, plug-in hybrid option for mixed city/country use.

➤ Kia EV5: Electric SUV, 530km range, V2L appliance charging, spacious for five, E-GMP platform.

➤ Kia Concept EV2: Urban EV concept, space-efficient and practical, aimed at younger buyers.

➤ Kia EV3: Value-driven electric SUV, up to 600km range, comfort and tech focus.

➤ Kia EV4: Electric hatchback, up to 625km range, stylish versatile interior.

➤ Kia EV6 GT/EV9 GT: EV6 GT (650hp AWD, 0–100km/h in 3.5s), EV9 GT (7-seat, 508hp, 510km range).

➤ Kia PV5: Modular electric van platform—up to 16 layouts for business/personal use.

➤ Dacia Bigster: Budget-friendly family SUV (Ford Kuga size), 1.8L hybrid (155hp), 80% urban EV mode, 677L boot, from £24,995.

➤ Polestar 5: Luxury four-door GT, Scandinavian design, advanced EV drive, premium comfort.

➤ Renault Clio (6th Gen): 1.2TCe petrol (115hp) or 160hp hybrid, 391L boot, longer body, lower costs for urban driving.

➤ Togg T10F: Turkish electric sedan for Europe, emphasis on cabin, local design, advanced EV tech.

➤ Togg T10X: Crossover alternative, more ground clearance, versatile interior, Mediterranean flair.

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