The Kia EV5 tailors electric mobility for European drivers
The Kia EV5 tailors electric mobility for European drivers
European drivers need performance that adapts to changing conditions. With a long-range 81.4-kWh battery pack, the EV5 offers up to 530 kilometres of all-electric range (AER) (WLTP estimated). Both the base car and the GT-Line variant support fast charging, from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 30 minutes.
Leapmotor No.1 in Sales Volume Among NEV Start-ups in China
Leapmotor No.1 in Sales Volume Among NEV Start-ups in China
In June 2025, Leapmotor delivered 48.006 vehicles, marking a 138% year-over-year increase and setting a new monthly record. This performance achieved a six-month streak of continuous growth, with monthly deliveries rising from 25.170 units in January to 48.006 units in June - an impressive 91% increase over the half-year period.
Leapmotor T03 triumphs at ECOBEST Challenge 2025 with record-breaking efficiency
Leapmotor T03 triumphs at ECOBEST Challenge 2025 with record-breaking efficiency
The Leapmotor T03 made history by achieving an EcoC 1 index of 109.43%, meaning its real-life driving range exceeded the official WLTP range - a first in the history of the ECOBEST Challenge. The T03 covered an impressive 290 km, surpassing its WLTP-rated 265 km range.
Real life tests of the 2025 ECOBEST Challenge reveal interesting evolutions in electric mobility
Real life tests of the 2025 ECOBEST Challenge reveal interesting evolutions in electric mobility
The absolute highlight is the excellent performance of DACIA Spring, which boasts a stunning 8.17 km/kwh, an all-time record for our proprietary index EcoC 2. It was closely followed by Leapmotor T03 with 8.06 km/ kWh. Another tested model managed to cover more than 7 km/kWh. Three cars above 7 km/kWh, this is another first. Just two years ago, we were reporting the fact that six cars out of 14 could cover more than 6 km/kWh, now it has become the norm: in 2025 only two out of 15 do not get there!
Effortlessly electric: the all-new Nissan LEAF is the EV for everyone
Effortlessly electric: the all-new Nissan LEAF is the EV for everyone
The all-new LEAF is available with two liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery options, both of which offer thermal conditioning functionality. Select models are powered by batteries with 52 kWh of usable capacity, supporting an output of 130 kW and 345 Nm of torque. Larger 75 kWh batteries are also available, providing 160 kW and 355 Nm of torque.
Hyundai Motor Teases the All-New IONIQ 6 N, Providing Glimpse of N’s Upcoming High-Performance EV
Hyundai Motor Teases the All-New IONIQ 6 N, Providing Glimpse of N’s Upcoming High-Performance EV
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the first teaser images of the eagerly awaited IONIQ 6 N, marking the brand’s next bold leap in its electrification journey. Building on the runaway success of the award-winning IONIQ 5 N – which in just two years achieved countless industry accolades, motorsport victories, and record-breaking milestones – the IONIQ 6 N promises to redefine the N driving experience once more as a high-performance electric sedan.
Xpeng announces new G6 and G9 Ultra smart SUVs for Europe
Xpeng announces new G6 and G9 Ultra smart SUVs for Europe
Both models have been upgraded inside and out and feature XPENG’s next-gen full-domain 800V high-voltage SiC platform alongside a 5C supercharging battery. This enables ultra-fast charging up to 525 kW for the new XPENG G9 and 451kW for the new XPENG G6, leading in their class.
Leapmotor: new monthly record sales in China, over 45,000 units sold in May 2025
Leapmotor: new monthly record sales in China, over 45,000 units sold in May 2025
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the first teaser images of the eagerly awaited IONIQ 6 N, marking the brand’s next bold leap in its electrification journey. Building on the runaway success of the award-winning IONIQ 5 N – which in just two years achieved countless industry accolades, motorsport victories, and record-breaking milestones – the IONIQ 6 N promises to redefine the N driving experience once more as a high-performance electric sedan.
Kia EV3 achieves best Euro NCAP assisted driving grade
Kia EV3 achieves best Euro NCAP assisted driving grade
The Kia EV3 has been awarded the highest possible rating of “Very Good” in the assisted driving test of Europe’s independent vehicle safety authority, Euro NCAP. The test evaluated the model’s Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), a system that combines real-time driver monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane centring.
At start of production, AESC hosts President Macron at Douai battery Gigafactory
At start of production, AESC hosts President Macron at Douai battery Gigafactory
With an annual production capacity of 10 GWh, the facility currently supplies advanced batteries for Renault, with the potential to power up to 200,000 electric vehicles per year. It already provides 650 high-quality green jobs, with the workforce expected to grow to 1,000 at full production capacity.
NIO announces expansion into seven additional European markets in cooperation with local distribution partners
NIO announces expansion into seven additional European markets in cooperation with local distribution partners
NIO plans to expand into Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, and Romania as the next step in its European growth journey. The new collaborations mark the next strategic step in NIO’s European expansion. In the coming weeks, NIO will continue to increase the number of retail locations by offering its vehicles in additional European markets.
CATL achieves breakthrough in lithium metal battery research, published in Nature Nanotechnology
CATL achieves breakthrough in lithium metal battery research, published in Nature Nanotechnology
The resulting LMB prototype, while exhibiting the same CE as the previous iteration, doubles the cycle life to 483 cycles, and can be adopted in new designs with an energy density over 500 Wh/kg. This breakthrough initiates a paradigm shift for developing batteries that are both energy-dense and built to last.