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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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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
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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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Audis Q6

"and it's big 500 mile headline range. Audi's Q6 e-tron, even a model-wide performance, balancing Mercedes luxury and genuine sporting intent."
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iX3 (G08)

"... did steal a march, didn't they, by unveiling the iX3 a few days before everything else because inevita..."
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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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Renault 5

"...22 to 25,000 pounds, you're right in the heart of Renault 5 territory now, aren't you?"
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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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Jeep Grand Cherokee

"... Dodge Charger Daytona and hybrid Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokees and Chrysler Pacificas. Despite the availability ..."
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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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