The EQS was already one of the electric cars with the longest range. In the future, customers will be able to cover even more kilometres without stopping to charge. Thanks to an increased battery capacity from 108.4 to 118 kWh, the maximum range of the EQS 450 4MATIC (energy consumption combined: 20.9 – 17.0 kWh/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km | CO₂ class: A)[1], for example, increases from 717 to 799 kilometres. This means an increase in range of more than 11 percent. With a range of 683‑822 kilometres, the EQS 450+ (energy consumption combined: 19.9 – 16.3 kWh/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km | CO₂ class: A)1 even exceeds the 800-kilometre mark.

The EL6 is the latest smart EV from NIO to achieve the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The EL6 is the fourth NIO model, joining both ET5 and its Touring derivative, and EL7 to receive the highest award bestowed to vehicles that offer “overall excellent performance in crash protection and are well equipped with comprehensive and robust crash avoidance technology.”

CATL’s cutting-edge cell technology supports the outstanding performance of the system. TENER is equipped with long service life and zero-degradation cells tailored for energy storage applications, achieving an energy density of 430 Wh/L, an impressive milestone for LFP batteries used in energy storage.

Salvador Caetano Auto, a leader in vehicles distribution and retail, reaches a strategic agreement for the import and distribution XPENG - a leading Chinese brand and a smart electric vehicle technologies pioneer. This collaboration will allow XPENG high-end smart electric vehicles, long awaited by consumers, to be sold on the Spanish and Portuguese markets during 2024.

With the expansion of their EV plans for the Indian market, Hyundai Motor and Kia aim to localize their EV battery production, specifically focusing on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells. This strategic move will position them as the pioneers in applying domestically produced batteries in their upcoming EV models in the Indian market.

XPENG adds a third, completely new model to its European range: the G6. This electric ultra smart coupe SUV operates at the heart of the popular segment of the best-selling car worldwide in 2023. Thanks to its innovative SEPA2.0 platform with 800V architecture and the most advanced software technology, the high degree of space and comfort and its uncompromising standard equipment, the G6 has everything to win the hearts of European EV drivers. The ultra fast charging G6 (up to 280 kW) will be available with two battery packs (66 kWh and 87.5 kWh), the largest of which has a maximum WLTP driving range of 570 km. XPENG’s ultra smart coupe SUV can be ordered from May and will be in the showroom later in the third quarter.

This year, LG Energy Solution debuted its groundbreaking pouch-type CTP technology, which was presented on a mock-up of a car, offering visitors a glimpse of its new battery technology in its actual size and appearance.

Another highlight that will attract attention at Samsung SDI’s booth will be a display of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery under development, along with a range of its ESS battery cell products. The company is working on building cells with LFP chemistry that comes with high price competitiveness, by driving engineering design optimization and process innovation. Samsung SDI aims to put LFP battery development into mass-production by 2026.

NIO delivered 11,866 vehicles in March 2024, increasing by 14.3% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 6,737 premium smart electric SUVs, and 5,129 premium smart electric sedans. NIO delivered 30,053 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles reached 479,647 as of March 31, 2024.

Lithium-ion battery capacity of 54 kWh gives Fiat 600e a range of more than 250 miles in the WLTP combined cycle and up to 375 miles in the urban cycle, making it the ideal vehicle for both city daily use and weekend getaways.

Škoda Auto has revealed the name of its battery-electric city SUV crossover, along with a design study showing a first glimpse of the new model. The Škoda Epiq, due to be unveiled in 2025, will cost around 25,000 euros. At 4.1 metres in length, it will feature a spacious interior and up to 490 litres of luggage capacity. The vehicle will fully incorporate the powerful, functional and authentic new Modern Solid design language – inside and out. This will be complemented by a flawless digital experience, with new technologies and assistance features.

Samsung SDI will exhibit a prismatic battery form factor where terminal is moved side-way in contrast to conventional top terminal, in order to enhance energy efficiency and cooling efficacy. Another eye-catching concept is cell-to-pack (CTP) technology for prismatic cells. Samsung SDI seeks to show how it reduces the number of components by more than 35% and the weight by 20%, which serves to materialize high energy density and remarkable cost reduction.