Enabled by further enhancements of Lucid’s groundbreaking technology, the 2025 Lucid Air Pure equates to the most energy-efficient vehicle ever, the first to achieve 5 miles of range per kilowatt hour of energy – via an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles from an 84 kWh battery pack – reaching a major milestone in the global effort for sustainable transportation.

This innovative energy storage solution can charge from 10% to 80% in just ten minutes and has a lifespan of 3,500 charge cycles. For comparison, high-performance lithium-ion batteries are designed for at least 1,000 full charge cycles, equating to a minimum of 300,000 km for a 60 kWh battery with a 20 kWh per 100 km con-sumption. These features, along with an energy density of 188 Wh/kg, mark significant pro-gress in battery technology and represent a crucial development for the electric mobility industry.

The new Combo generation is the ideal family vehicle. Customers can once again choose from two vehicle lengths: the 4.41-metre version with space for up to five people, while the 4.76-metre version (Combo XL) can optionally accommodate up to seven passengers in three rows. If desired, the Combo Electric offers additional flexibility with three individual seats in the second row. Depending on the seating configuration the Combo XL offers up to 4,000 litres (up to the roof and with front passenger seat folded down) of load volume. Features such as the separately opening window in the tailgate make it easier to access the cargo area. 27 storage options in the cabin as well as the optionally available panorama roof with versatile overhead storage offer up to 186 litres of space for everyday items.

Firstly, SVOLT introduces a 5C ultra-fast charging battery based on the lithium iron phosphate system. This product can recharge from 10% to 80% in just 10 minutes. It also boasts a cycle life exceeding 3500 cycles and is set to enter mass production by December this year.

Customers in Germany who want to travel locally emissions-free can order the battery-electric Frontera Electric with a range of up to 305 kilometres (according to WLTP) for €28,990. As a “Long Range” version, the new Frontera Electric will be able to travel up to around 400 kilometres (WLTP) without stopping to charge.

The goal of the joint battery cell program is to provide more affordable, next-generation EV batteries with best-in-class technologies to Stellantis and its joint venture gigafactories. The battery cell design program reinforces a 20-year dynamic collaboration with CEA. Other areas of joint research include disruptive chemistries and CO2 footprint research, battery modeling, fuel cell development, life cycle assessment and connectivity.

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ayvens, a leading global sustainable mobility player. The MoU, formally agreed during a signing ceremony at BYD’s global headquarters in Shenzhen, China on 2nd July 2024, brings together the two high-profile brands to support the distribution of new energy passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, for corporate and retail customers in Europe.

Under the five-year contract, LG Energy Solution will provide LFP batteries to Ampere from late 2025 through 2030, with a total capacity of approximately 39GWh, enough amount to produce around 590,000 battery electric vehicles.

The new powertrain delivers 156 bhp (115 kW) and 270 Nm of torque for optimum driving pleasure. The 54 kWh high-voltage battery (51 useful kWh) provides a range of up to 410 km (WLTP combined cycle).

Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60–90 minute commutes by car with estimated 10–20 minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise, and cost-competitive with ground transportation. Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

In addition to the systems that have long been required by law, new cars registered from July onwards must also have additional assistants on board. These include emergency braking assistant, intelligent speed assistant, lane departure warning system, reversing assistant and drowsiness detection. An emergency brake light and a “black box” data recorder are also among the mandatory features in the future.

Outputs from 125 kW to 220 kW as well as a range of more than 560 km (WLTP) and charging time below 28 minutes also make it a perfect companion for long-distance journeys. The introduction of the Škoda Elroq marks the beginning of Škoda’s new BEV campaign, which will see the launch of six battery-electric models over the coming years.