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CHINA: 15.5 Million EVs This Year, Updated Denza N9 & Geely’s Galaxy Minivan

EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs Sep 16, 2025 23 min

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China's electric vehicle market is booming, with projections of 15.5 million EV sales this year, a 20% increase from 2024. The episode discusses the updated Denza N9 and Geely's Galaxy Minivan, highlighting their features and market positioning. It also covers the rapid expansion of EV infrastructure in China, including government strategies to boost manufacturing and exports. The podcast provides insights into new models like the Zika 7X and IM Motors' LS6, showcasing advancements in technology and design within the Chinese EV landscape.

Topics: ev sales projections denza n9 updates geely galaxy minivan infrastructure expansion zika 7x features im motors ls6 government strategies market trends electric vehicle technology charging infrastructure

Cars: Denza D9 Ford Galaxy Hyundai Kona Land Rover Range Rover Velar Nissan Ariya Porsche 959 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Macan Tesla Model Y Volkswagen ID. Buzz Zeekr 7X

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Ford Galaxy

"...ales this year, the updated Denza N9, and Geely's Galaxy Minivan. Plus stay tuned."

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Porsche 959

"from January to the end of August, China sold 9.59 million EVs. So that's up 36.3% on the same time last year."

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

"...e wheelbase. If I said it looked very much like a Range Rover Velar, I mean, I'm not saying it looks like a Range Rov..."

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D9 Denzer

"at this very premium but very large vehicle. Denzer achieved more than 20 per cent year-on-year sales..."

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Volkswagen Id Buzz

"had a little stubby nose. Not quite a ID buzz nose, which is very little front, but certainly v..."

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Hyundai Kona

"...about the size of the battery I had in my Hyundai Kona when I had one of those for a year."

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Zeekr Zika 7X

"...t's continue on the podcast. Let's talk about the Zika 7X. That is a mid-size SUV."

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Porsche Macan

"...7X reminded some commentators online of a Porsche Macan, quite a lot of a Porsche Macan, according to som..."

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Tesla Model Y

"...like the rear end, a bit Porsche Macan, a bit new Model Y from Tesla-ish, if that makes sense. Very clean r..."

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Porsche Cayenne

"...large vehicle. This is, you know, kind of Porsche Cayenne, perhaps territory. It's a five-seat model, thoug..."

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Nissan Aria

"...and looking at it right up against Tesla Model Y, Nissan Aria, VW ID for Territory. So the five will certainly ..."

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