The Volvo XC70 Returns As A Long-Range Plug-In Hybrid
InsideEVs
MAY 7, 2025
Volvos first long-range PHEV promises 124 miles of pure electric driving, albeit based on the optimistic Chinese test cycle.
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The Truth About Cars
APRIL 30, 2025
ZF Friedrichshafen has confirmed development of a new range extender intended for electric vehicles, with manufacturing starting sometime in 2026. Therefore, ZF focused its announcement on the prevailing assumption that limited range is whats keeping consumers from making the switch to electrified vehicles.
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Teslarati
MARCH 18, 2025
The Chinese automaker calls its rapid charging technology, the “super e-platform.” BYD’s super e-platform can fully charge an electric vehicle with a range of 249 miles (400 km) in 5 minutes. According to Reuters , BYD plans to build a 5-minute EV charging network across China.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
pic.twitter.com/MnGIcWfakO — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) February 24, 2025 READ MORE ON POLESTAR: Polestar tries to poach Tesla buyers after Musks unacceptable and arrogant behavior The Polestar 3 is rated for 350 miles of range, 517hp, and a 4.5-second second 0 to 60 mph acceleration.
Electrek
JUNE 26, 2025
Let me try to explain why, and also why Western automakers are scared of these new Chinese EVs. I had the chance to test drive the Xiaomi YU7 ahead of its launch today in China, and I came out of the entire experience both impressed and frustrated.
Teslarati
MARCH 31, 2025
Tesla China’s April 2025 Model Y promotions Credit: Tesla China You can read more details on Tesla China’s zero-interest promotion below, as detailed on the order configurator page and translated into English from Chinese. percent (from 1.84 percent (from 0.92 percent (from 0.92 Here comes the new Model Y ramp!
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 10, 2025
Reports have suggested that the Chinese automaker has issued a target of nearly tripling its dealer network inside the country. In terms of automobiles, Western markets have also presented obstacles to the Chinese incursion. With the above in mind, Chinese companies have been looking toward Africa as more of a clean slate.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 15, 2025
The plan has been for the company to purchase and repurpose Chinese-made EVs for the United States. From Mullen Automotive: Mullen’s commercial EV lineup includes the Mullen ONE, Class 1 EV cargo van, and the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, purpose-built to meet the demands of urban last-mile delivery.
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 22, 2025
No nonsense label Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a major Chinese automobile company, in 2010. Power and Range The 2025 Polestar 3 comes in three variants: Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Dual Motor Performance and the Long Range Single Motor, which Clean Fleet Report drove. kWh per 100 miles.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2020
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) has verified Xpeng’s P7 electric sports sedan’s driving range to be NEDC 706 km (439 miles). It is the longest range among electric vehicles available in China. Wind resistance coefficient is also critical to cruising range. For the P7, every 0.01
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2022
Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. —Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board Management at AUDI AG and responsible for the Chinese market. Fast charging, high range.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 13, 2014
The BYD bus traveled 746 miles (1,201 km) over the 24-hour period, operating in three shifts. Each shift logged between 240 and 256 miles (386 and 412 km) before recharging the battery. This was the second range test for AVTAs electric bus. AVTAs electric bus was loaded with 5,250 lbs.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Chinese automaker Xpeng is the latest to pivot to 800-volt charging architecture, which the company claims will add 124 miles of range in just five minutes of charging. Xpeng rolled out the new charging plans as part of its 2021 Tech Day presentation, claiming it will have the first 800-volt charging network in China.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 23, 2019
The compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) developed exclusively for the Chinese automotive market with extended wheelbase and plug-in drive now achieves an electrically powered range of up to 110 kilometers (68 miles) due to its new battery technology. as compared to the prior year.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Three of Hyundai Motor Company’s next-generation NEXO fuel-cell-electric vehicles ( earlier post ) have completed a self-driven 118-mile (190 km) journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang. NEXO has a target range of 500 miles (NEDC) on a single charge of hydrogen and takes only five minutes to refuel. Level 4 commercialization.
Green Car Congress
JULY 20, 2020
Its extended-range version will sell at 229,800 RMB (US$32,900), the extended-range variant of the premium model will be priced at 255,800 RMB (US$36,600), and the 4WD high-performance version will sell at 279,500 RMB (US$40,000). The Han EV will be sold in China at first. Earlier post.).
Green Car Reports
APRIL 22, 2021
Chinese automaker BYD has already built more electric cars than many established automakers, and now it's launching a new dedicated platform for its next generation of EVs. debuted at the 2021 Shanghai auto show with some impressive performance figures including, according to the company, up to 600 miles of range (likely.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 28, 2021
The Nio ET5 is the Chinese automaker's latest EV, and is shaping up to be a Tesla Model 3 rival in its home market. Unveiled at the automaker's Nio Day event last week, the ET5 is a hatchback measuring 185 inches in length, meaning it's about the same size as the Model 3, which is also assembled in China for local distribution. The ET5 is.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Chinese automaker GAC Aion aims to be one of the first in China to deliver a long-sought NEDC range of 1,000 km (~621 miles) with its new LX Plus electric SUV. more… The post GAC Aion to launch LX Plus SUV in China with over 620 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
JANUARY 5, 2022
Chinese EV automaker GAC Aion announced the start of sales for its anticipated SUV, the LX Plus. After announcing an NEDC range of 1,000 km this past November, GAC Aion has now shared a slightly longer range alongside other specs for Chinese consumers, including pricing.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 5, 2021
A set of hydrogen cylinders with a combined capacity of 1,680 L ensures a driving distance of more than 500 kilometers (311 miles). At the 2020 United Nations Climate Change conference, Chinese President Xi Jiping proposed that China’s carbon dioxide emissions should peak in 2030 and that carbon neutrality should be achieved by 2060.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2021
This means output, dynamism, long-range driving ability and efficiency are all outstanding. seconds, while also posting a range of more than 600 kilometers (373 miles) and power consumption below 21 kWh per 100 kilometers in the WLTP test cycle. Its range is in excess of 400 kilometers (249 miles) and consumption less than 20.0
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2020
Xpeng Motors has begun China-wide delivery of its new P7 super-long range, high-performance, smart EV sports sedan to customers. It has already been very well received by the Chinese public following a series of multi-city test drives over the past couple of months. Accelerate faster. Control smoother.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 26, 2018
A new battery and additional weight reductions allow increased energy efficiency, providing an extended range of around 500 km (311 miles). The new DENZA 500 was tested in a wide range of harsh conditions, including severe winter testing at temperatures of as low as –40 degrees Celsius (-40 ?F). and BYD Automotive Industry Co.,
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2024
CATL has unveiled a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell that offers 620 miles of range on a single charge and ultra-fast charging that can bring 370 additional miles of traveling in ten minutes, according to internal tests. Even the industry-leading Lucid Air only packs 520 miles of range.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 14, 2020
Chinese battery maker CATL is looking to boost the range of electric cars by packing batteries into vehicle frames, according to a Reuters report published Wednesday. Distributing battery cells throughout a car allows for more total cells, increasing energy-storage capacity and thus range.
Green Car Congress
MAY 23, 2013
in partnership with Chinese automaker BYD Ltd, introduced the first battery-electric 12-meter rapid transit bus in Uruguay and the region. Buquebus and CTS Auto S.A.,
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 6, 2020
Mercedes-Benz will source batteries from Chinese firm CATL for its upcoming EQS electric car. Scheduled to launch in certain markets next year, the electric luxury sedan is targeting a range of 435 miles, as measured on the European WLTP testing cycle. It's unlikely that will equate to more than 400 miles on the tougher U.S.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Chinese automaker Maxus launched Europe’s first AWD electric pickup , beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than a Ford Ranger and has up to 267 miles (430 km) range.
Electrek
MARCH 26, 2025
The SGMW Wuling Hongguang EV offers Chinese car buyers five or seven-seat configurations, 300 km of range (thats about 185 miles to you and me), and a $9,600 price tag but its the 1000 km EREV version that would take the US by storm in 2025. Context : this is an opinion/satire piece, so get that out of the way and have some fun.
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2017
China-based GAC Motor has introduced its all-electric GE3 SUV into the Chinese market; the GE3 made its international debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The smart all-electric GE3 is available within the price range of 150,200 to 173,200 yuan (US$ 22,200 to 25,600). kWh/100km (16.6
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
In addition to the latest equity raising, Xpeng Motors has also successfully diversified its funding sources by securing several billions of RMB-denominated unsecured credit lines from leading Chinese and international banks including China Merchants Bank, China CITIC Bank and HSBC. Xpeng Motors achieved numerous milestones this year.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
And as per Tesla China in a post on local social media, Tesla drivers traveled a lot during the Chinese New Year holiday. In a week-long period between February 10th and 17th, Tesla owners in the country collectively traveled over 700 million kilometers (almost 435 million miles). The post Tesla China owners drove total of 434.9
Teslarati
AUGUST 23, 2021
Tesla is looking to bring a near 400-mile Model Y to the Chinese market, a battleground for EV manufacturers since early 2020. Tesla has filed for a 397-mile capable Model Y “super long-range” variant, which would make it one of the company’s longest-range vehicles in its entire lineup.
Electrek
MARCH 28, 2024
Apple may have bailed on its plans to build its own EV, but a Chinese competitor has completed the feat, and on paper, it has the makings to be one helluva first entry into the segment.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 21, 2014
In the first weeks of 2014, more than 6,000 Qin vehicles were sold, accounting for more than one-half of the Chinese new-energy vehicle market. l/100 km (147 mpg US), with an all-electric range of 70 km (43 miles). BYD says that fuel consumption is 1.6
Electrek
JANUARY 9, 2023
Just over six months after teasing first images of its second EV model, Chinese automaker ZEEKR has officially begun production of the 009 MPV. The post First ZEEKR 009 MPVs roll off assembly line in China with 500+ mile range appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 20, 2014
The car is equipped with lithium-ion batteries from Beijing National Battery Technology, a company within the Chinese group of green tech companies owned by Kai Johan Jiang’s company National Modern Energy Holdings Ltd. —Stig Nodin, Vice President Engineering and Product Development. Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10 seconds.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2020
However, the study reveals there has been an increase in interest in the US and Chinese markets. The Ipsos Study uncovered the top five issues: driving range, affordability, access to charging stations, overall ownership cost and battery life. Source: Ipsos.
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