XPeng enters Mexican market with electric SUVs G6 and G9 On March 25, XPeng announced its entry into the Mexican market with the launch of its G6 and G9 SUVs. Both models are built on the company’s 800V high-voltage SiC platform and incorporate ultra-fast charging capabilities, along with its XPILOT ASSIST system, which enables functions such as highway driving assistance, automated parking, and intelligent vehicle interaction. The vehicles al...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

n earlier preview of its key features. The MG IM5 integrates smart technologies, rigorous safety systems, advanced handling, and high-performance electric power, while focusing on long-term reliability for owners. It measures (LWH) 4,931x 1,960x 1,474 mm, with a 2,950 mm wheelbase. Built on an 800V SiC platform, the MG IM5 is powered by a 100 kWh CATL lithium-ion battery, delivering 407 hp (300 kW) and 500 Nm of torque to the rear wh...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

onous motors (390kW/690Nm in total), delivering a top speed of over 180km/h and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 3.7s. A CATL battery completes the powertrains, providing a range of 630km or 720km for the 2WD sub-variants and 650km for the 4WD sub-variant. Some sub-variants are available with an 800V silicon carbide platform, enabling a charging time below 9 minutes from 30% to 80% SoC and a 540km range on a 15-minute charge. The new Alpha S5 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

e of 2,897mm. The design follows BMW’s sporty style with a long wheelbase, sloping roof, and short overhangs. The front features a new version of BMW’s signature grille and twin headlights, while the rear has sleek horizontal lights. It uses the latest sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, an 800V technology, and advanced cylindrical lithium-ion battery with high energy density employing CTP (cell to pack) technology, leading to weight redu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

t the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30. The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. Equipped with the EA211 1.5T range extender, an 800V silicon carbide platform, front and rear motors (380kW/660Nm in total), and a 65.2kWh battery pack with a discharge power of 310kW even at 18% st...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV rolls off production line at VW Anhui On March 13, the ID. UNYX 08, the first cooperative vehicle model between VW Group and XPeng, rolled off the production line at VW Anhui. It is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026. As VW Group’s first full-size battery electric SUV with full-time connectivity, the ID. UNYX 08 features the world’s first VW 800V silicon carbide platform, a CATL battery, and XPeng’s V...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Mercedes-Benz globally debuts new VLE EV electric MPV for production in China On March 11, Mercedes-Benz globally debuted the VLE EV, a new battery electric MPV for production in China. The VLE EV measures 5,309mm or 5,484mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,943mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,342mm or 3,517mm. A three-row seating layout offers up to eight seats. The VLE EV is built on an 800V electrical architecture. Powered by a 115kWh ternary lithium b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

lectric (EV) variants priced at CNY 176,800 and CNY 186,800, respectively. The 2026 G6 measures 4,771mm or 4,758mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,650mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,890mm. The 2026 G6 features an RWD layout. Powered by a single 218kW/450Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor, an all-domain 800V silicon carbide platform, and a 5C lithium-iron phosphate AI battery pack, the model delivers a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 6.7s or 6.4s, a...

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Mercedes-Benz India to launch CLA BEV in two variants On March 10, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it will offer the all-new CLA BEV in two variants at launch, adding a CLA 200 ‘Standard Range’ priced at INR 5.5 million alongside the CLA 250+ ‘Long Range’ at INR 5.9 million, with final prices subject to forex at the mid-April 2026 launch and bookings open from March 10. The CLA 250+ ‘Long Range’ with AMG Line delivers a claimed 792...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

ully lead the development and production of the next generation of fully electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The ownership change does not affect the product goals or the original industrial plan. The project will still focus on electric medium vans including a unique skateboard platform, an 800V motor, and SDV technology. Renault Group will continue to move forward with the project. The first model in this new electric van range will be t...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

be integrated into Cling’s next-generation electric bus and truck HVAC systems, with expected start of production in 2027.  The compressor uses an ultra-high-speed motor (over 160,000 RPM) and an oil-free foil bearing system in a compact, powerful design. The E-Cooling compressor supports 400V–800V heat pump systems and is compatible with low-pressure, low-GWP refrigerants. It's oil-free design and up to 45,000 hours of maintenance-free oper...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

ZF wins major AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle order for city buses in India ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has secured a multi-year order from a leading OEM in India for its next-generation AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle, with first deliveries scheduled for 2026. The agreement covers the supply of several thousand AxTrax 2 LF units for battery-electric city buses serving both the Indian domestic market and global exports. Compared to its predecess...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

BorgWarner to supply European OEM with integrated drive module for range extended vehicles On February 11, BorgWarner announced it has secured a program award from a premium European OEM to supply an 800V Integrated Drive Module (iDM) supporting a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to begin in 2029. The iDM is a highly integrated system incorporating BorgWarner’s innovative single-electric-machine design with...

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Li Auto unveils specifications of Li L9 Livis EI-powered SUV On February 6, Li Auto unveiled some specifications of the Li L9 Livis, a next-generation EI (embodied intelligence)-powered SUV priced at CNY 559,800 and scheduled for launch in Q2 2026. Featuring a 6-seater layout and an 800V fully independent active suspension system, the Li L9 Livis measures 5,255mm long, 2,000mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,125mm. Powered by a full...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

XPeng unveils specifications of GX flagship SUV On February 7, XPeng unveiled the specifications of the GX flagship large 6-seater luxury SUV. The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,115mm. Powered by an 800V platform and a 5C AI battery, the GX is available in REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and EV (battery electric vehicle) variants with a dual-motor intelligent 4WD layout. An XPeng in-house de...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

, XPeng has teamed up with Voltron Indonesia to bring the country’s first 480-kW ultra-fast EV charger into service, with the facility opening on February 3 at Living World Alam Sutera in Jakarta. The site is tailored to support the XPeng G6 Pro, the brand’s first model in Indonesia built on an 800V platform with 5C battery technology, enabling 10–80% charging in under 12 minutes under optimal conditions, at a peak power of around 451 kW. T...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Show 2026” held in Belgium. The electric minivan will be released in Korea and Europe in the first half of 2026, followed by a global rollout. The new STARIA Electric is equipped with a drive battery with a capacity of 84 kWh, and the front wheels are driven with a 160 kW motor. It also supports 800V high-voltage rapid charging. It travels up to 400 km (an estimated WLTP mode driving range). While seven- and nine-seater versions have been unve...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

than a minute. The technique applies heat evenly across the surface, reducing stress on the glass and lowering cabin heating demands by up to 27% at −20°C, directly extending EV range. A critical piece of the Betterfrost solution is a 48V-centric power delivery network that relies on power-dense 800V- and 400V-to-48V fixed-ratio Vicor BC bus converters to deliver efficient high-speed pulses to glass surfaces.  The Vicor BCM6135 delivers power...

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e intuitive, human-centric experience. Visteon will also spotlight its Entry Cockpit platform designed for advanced digital experiences; smartphone projection on displays under seven inches; triple-screen and pillar-to-pillar installations; in-house developed 5G modules; and solutions for 400V and 800V battery architectures. (Visteon release on January 5, 2026) ...

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ic MPV in Pakistan through local partner Gugo Motors, with bookings open and initial deliveries expected to start in early 2026. The G6 is offered in three variants – Standard Range RWD at PKR 14.5 million, Long Range RWD at PKR 15.5 million and AWD Performance at PKR 18.5 million – and uses an 800V architecture.​ The XPENG X9 Long Range 2WD Pro+ electric MPV is priced at PKR 28.5 million and offers three rows of seating, a flat‑floor EV ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05