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The JAC Yiwei 3 is an electric hatchback in the B-segment that will arrive in June with LFP batteries, but a version powered by a sodium-ion battery is already confirmed to arrive at a later date. Let’s see some known specs of the initial versions. Dimensions: 4.025 mm (length), 1.770 mm (height) and 1.560 mm (width) Wheelbase: 2.620 mm Seats: 5 Motor: 70 and 100 kW Top speed: 150 km/h Range under CLTC: 305, 405 and 505 km (600 km version will come later) Battery type: LFP (LiFePO4) battery by Guoxuan Hi-Tech The price of the initial versions with LFP batteries is expected to start at 100.

The Wuling Bingo was launched on March 29 in China with a starting price of 59.800 yuan (7.887 euros) and had 522 units delivered in March and 16.383 units in April. This impressive small electric car is a direct alternative to the BYD Seagull. Let’s see some details. Length × width × height: 3.950×1.708×1.580 mm Wheelbase: 2.560 mm Curb weight: 990 kg (lightest version) and 1.125 kg (heaviest version) Tire specifications: 185/60 R15 Seats: 4 Drive motor type: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor Drive motor maximum power: 30 kW (low level version) or 50 kW (high level version) Maximum torque of drive motor: 110 Nm (low level version) or 150 N.

With the Seagull, BYD wants to dominate the electric A-segment market, first in China, then other countries. Let’s see some details of this small electric car. Length × width × height: 3.780×1.715×1.540 mm Wheelbase: 2.500 mm Wheel base front/rear: 1.500 mm Minimum turning radius: 4,9 meters Tire specifications: 165/65 R15 (entry level version) and 175/55 R16 (for mid and high level versions) Seats: 4 (rear seat folds in one piece) Drive motor type: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor Drive motor maximum power: 55 kW Maximum torque of drive motor: 135 N.

We finally have the specs for the European version of the BYD Seal. Let’s see the press release. Appealing, dynamic, sporty, technologically advanced full-electric D-segment sedan Available with a highly efficient Blade Battery - 82 kWh with up to 570km range (WLTP) and DC Charging (30-80%) up to 150 kW in just 26 minutes Available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations Advanced Cell-to-Body technology and BYD e-Platform 3.0 for greater efficiency, aerodynamics, power, body rigidity and space utilisation The BYD SEAL will be available around August / September Athletic, sporty, and dynamic, but also intelligent, and equipped with a high-tech DNA, the new BYD SEAL has the looks, power, and intelligence to impress European drivers.

We finally have the specs for the European version of the BYD Dolphin. Let’s see the press release. All new BYD C-segment hatchback assures stress-free travelling Available with a highly efficient 60 kWh LFP Blade Battery with a 427km range (WLTP) and DC Charging (SOC 30%-80%) in just 29 minutes BYD DOLPHIN makes practical and effective use of the state-of-the-art e-Platform 3.0 High levels of standard equipment and driver technology feature across the BYD DOLPHIN range BYD Dolphin features four trim levels and will be available in LHD and RHD markets The BYD DOLPHIN will be available around June / July BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, announces the presale of the new BYD DOLPHIN.

On April 6, the good looking 2023 BYD e2 was officially launched in China with two configurations. The Charming model is priced at 102.800 yuan (13.716 euros) and the Luxury model is priced at 109.800 yuan (14.650 euros). The BYD e2 is a nice electric compact hatchback now part of the Ocean series, that sooner or later is going to get an international version and be exported to Europe and Australia.

World’s biggest battery maker, CATL, has finally started producing battery cells in Europe. Let’s see the press release. Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH (CATT), CATL’s first plant outside of China, has kicked off serial production of lithium-ion battery cells in December as scheduled, marking another milestone on CATL’s global journey. The first batch of lithium-ion battery cells rolled off the newly installed production line under series condition in CATT’s G2 building.

The Chinese battery maker CALB and the Portuguese government signed a memorandum on November 2 to launch a battery production plant in the country. While there aren’t much details known yet, it seems that the location chosen was the costal city of Sines, which has Europe’s second largest deep water port capable and a railway system that connects the region to the rest of Europe. The initial phase aims to start battery cell production by the end of 2025 with a anual capacity of 15 GWh.

The new PEUGEOT e-208 will arrive on the market in 2023 with more power, range and efficiency. Let’s see the press release. NEW e-208 100% ELECTRIC: MORE FUN, MORE EFFICIENT, AND UP TO 400 KM OF RANGE WITH A NEW ELECTRIC ENGINE • EXCELLENCE: The new electric technology of the e-308 is arriving with the e-208! • EXCELLENCE: Ultra-efficient, average consumption of 12 kWh/100 km • EMOTION: 15% more power and 10.

BYD introduced the new eBus Blade Platform at the IAA Transportation 2022. A focal attraction of the stand is the official European reveal of BYD’s new and highly adaptable eBus Blade Platform, incorporating the ultra-safe, and highly durable Blade Battery that is revolutionising battery electric transportation. The rigorously tested Blade Battery passes the punishing demands of the Nail Penetration Test, regarded as the ultimate battery safety test. The Blade’s Battery distinctive CTP (cell to pack) technology significantly improves rigidity compared to traditional structures, giving it superior strength.

Already launched in the UK, the ORA Funky Cat gets five-star Euro NCAP rating. With a starting price of 31.995 GBP (36.869 euros) in the UK, it gets a 48 kWh battery and a WLTP range of 310 km. Curiously in China, there’s a long range version with a 63 kWh battery. ORA Good Cat standard range specs in China Length: 4.235 mm Width: 1.825 mm Height: 1.596 mm Curb weight: 1.

The MG Mulan (MG4 Electric) is the new best value electric car - to be sold not only in its home country China, but also in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, South America and the Middle East. Let’s see some details. Standard range version Length: 4.287 mm Wheelbase: 2.705 mm Width: 1.836 mm Height: 1.516 mm Gross vehicle weight: 2.062 kg Curb weight: 1.641 kg Wheels: 17 inch alloy Motor: 125 kW and 250 Nm Top speed: 160 km/h Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 7,7 seconds Battery capacity: 51 kWh total and 50,8 kWh usable Battery energy density: 140 Wh/kg Battery chemistry: LFP (LiFePO4) Range: 425 km in CLTC and 350 km in WLTP Consumption: 17 kWh/100 km Fast charging: 39 minutes from 10 to 80 % and peaks at 117 kW MIIT code: CSA7002XBEV1 In the UK the starting price of this version is 25.