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Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Debuts, VW ID.Cross and Skoda Epiq | 09 Sep 2025
Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Debuts, VW ID.Cross and Skoda Epiq | 09 Sep 2025
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About this episode
Mercedes-Benz unveils the GLC EV, a stylish all-electric SUV with impressive specs, including a 94 kWh battery and rapid charging capabilities. The episode also covers Volkswagen's ID Cross concept, showcasing a new design direction for their EV lineup, and Skoda's introduction of the Epiq, a compact electric vehicle. Discussions highlight the competitive landscape of EVs, including comparisons with BMW and Audi models, and the impact of recent immigration issues affecting Hyundai's battery factory in Georgia. Insights into market trends and upcoming models make this episode a comprehensive look at the evolving EV market.
Topics:
mercedes-benz glc ev
vw id cross
skoda epiq
ev charging technology
market competition
immigration issues
battery technology
compact electric vehicles
Cars:
Audi Q6 e-tron
BMW iX3 (G08)
BMW Neue Klasse
Chrysler Pacifica
Cupra Raval
Dodge Charger
Ford Anglia
Hyundai Kona
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Wagoneer
Jeep Wrangler
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
Renault 5
Skoda Epiq
Tesla Model Y
Volkswagen ID.3
Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen Tiguan
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2027 MERCEDES‑BENZ GLC EV DEBUTS https://evne.ws/4pdb7FB
VW ID. CROSS CONCEPT REVEALED https://evne.ws/46upyha
SKODA EPIQ DEBUT AT MUNICH SHOW https://evne.ws/42nyfHA
CUPRA RAVAL PREVIEWED FOR 2025 LAUNCH https://evne.ws/46aEH65
GERMAN AUTOMAKERS PRESENT EV LINEUPS https://evne.ws/45Xp8zP
THIRD-GENERATION MERCEDES GLA DUE LATE NEXT YEAR https://evne.ws/3VFhUKB
MERCEDES-BENZ DEMONSTRATES 1-MEGAWATT EV CHARGING https://evne.ws/3HRykfT
MERCEDES LAUNCHES BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING SERVICE https://evne.ws/42haHnL
MAJOR ID 4 REDESIGN TO USE ID CROSS CUES https://evne.ws/41LYvvb
SOUTH KOREA EV SALES UP 48% JAN–AUG https://evne.ws/3Kc1lmZ
RIVIAN ADDING SMART CHARGING FEATURE https://evne.ws/46cYOjQ
STELLANTIS CUTS EV PRODUCTION BEFORE TAX CREDIT END https://evne.ws/3JT7xQL
HYUNDAI PLANT WORKERS TO RETURN TO SOUTH KOREA https://evne.ws/4pk5cyO
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2027 MERCEDES‑BENZ GLC EV DEBUTS https://evne.ws/4pdb7FB
VW ID. CROSS CONCEPT REVEALED https://evne.ws/46upyha
SKODA EPIQ DEBUT AT MUNICH SHOW https://evne.ws/42nyfHA
CUPRA RAVAL PREVIEWED FOR 2025 LAUNCH https://evne.ws/46aEH65
GERMAN AUTOMAKERS PRESENT EV LINEUPS https://evne.ws/45Xp8zP
THIRD-GENERATION MERCEDES GLA DUE LATE NEXT YEAR https://evne.ws/3VFhUKB
MERCEDES-BENZ DEMONSTRATES 1-MEGAWATT EV CHARGING https://evne.ws/3HRykfT
MERCEDES LAUNCHES BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING SERVICE https://evne.ws/42haHnL
MAJOR ID 4 REDESIGN TO USE ID CROSS CUES https://evne.ws/41LYvvb
SOUTH KOREA EV SALES UP 48% JAN–AUG https://evne.ws/3Kc1lmZ
RIVIAN ADDING SMART CHARGING FEATURE https://evne.ws/46cYOjQ
STELLANTIS CUTS EV PRODUCTION BEFORE TAX CREDIT END https://evne.ws/3JT7xQL
HYUNDAI PLANT WORKERS TO RETURN TO SOUTH KOREA https://evne.ws/4pk5cyO
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Mercedes-Benz Mercedesbenz Glc
"Welcome back to EV News Daily. Coming up today, Mercedes-Benz GLC EV debuts, the VW ID Cross and the Shkoda Epic."
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
"...ors, 483 horsepower, 4.4 seconds 0-60, rear-drive GLC 300 will follow, about six seconds 0-60 time."
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Volkswagen Tiguan
"...ws their new generation models, like the electric Tiguan and the electric Golf. MEV Plus brings faster cha..."
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Hyundai Kona
"...eters, which should be less than leaders like the Kona or the cute little Volvo EX30."
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Raval Coupre Reval
"...ilowatt hours. So that is absolutely matching the Coupre Reval and the VW ID Polo."
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Skoda Epic
"Again, same as what I just talked about, the Skoda Epic and the ID Polo, 38 and 56 are the two battery op..."
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BMW Neue Klasse
"... also at the show, BMW showing off their IX3 from Neue Klasse, their new program, spending 10 billion euros"
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Dodge Charger
"...harges ridiculously quickly. They developed a new charger, they were saying with Alpetronic"
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Volkswagen Id4
"...g, trust me. Now we're gonna talk about some more ID4 stuff, South Korea's EV sales and Rivian smart ch..."
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Volkswagen Id3
"on the podcast today. Mr. Mint notes the ID3 getting a big refresh as well. And the Volkswagen..."
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Tesla Model Y
"9% last year. New models like the Model Y from Tesla, which launched in May, doing really w..."
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Ford Anglia
"...it on the horizon. Okay, because I come from East Anglia, Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, where I'm from."
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Jeep Wagoneer
"...cted orders on some of their key Vs like the Jeep Wagoneer S, the Dodge Charger Daytona and hybrid Jeep Wran..."
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Jeep Wrangler
"...neer S, the Dodge Charger Daytona and hybrid Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokees and Chrysler Pacificas."
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Chrysler Pacifica
"...brid Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokees and Chrysler Pacificas. Despite the availability of the tax credit,"
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
"... Dodge Charger Daytona and hybrid Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokees and Chrysler Pacificas. Despite the availability ..."
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