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Il viaggio del Marco Polo Drive of Peace diventa per DENZA, marchio di prestigio orientato alla tecnologia del Gruppo BYD, un banco di prova ad alta visibilità: al centro c’è la Z9GT, shooting brake elettrificata chiamata a misurarsi con lunga percorrenza e prestazioni  A sinistra, Stella Li, Executive Vice President di Byd, al centro il professor Jeffrey Sachs, a destra Patrick Zhong, Founding Managing Partner di M31 Capital DENZA ha scelto la Z9GT per il Marco Polo Drive of Peace, un itinerario di 15.000 km che collega Roma a Hong Kong e che diventa, di fatto, un banco di prova ad alta visibilità per la strategia elettrica premium del marchio del Gruppo BYD. La partenza è avvenuta il 13 giugno a Roma, da Palazzo Orsini Taverna, con arrivo previsto a Hong Kong dopo 43 giorni di viaggio. Più che un semplice evento simbolico, l’iniziativa serve a raccontare su scala internazionale il posizionamento di DENZA tra tecnologia di bordo, ricarica ultra-rapida e mobilità a lungo raggi...

With Boost mode (95 Cv), 274 km range, and Google integration, it's a fun city car starting at $21,600. Sales begin on May 22  Honda is launching a small electric car called the Super-ONE in Japan. Sales begin on May 22, with a price of 3,390,200 yen—roughly $21,600. It’s a city car in size and concept, but Honda clearly aimed to make it more than just a thrifty battery-powered box. The Super-ONE is based on the N-ONE e, but gets a 40 mm wider track, special fenders, an aerodynamic body kit, and a more stable chassis setup. As key feature of the exterior design, the blister fenders encasing the wide tires emphasize a low and wide stance, expressing a sense of dynamic driving.  Moreover, the aerodynamic design developed exclusively for this model, inducing front and rear air ducts, combines practical features that support excellent driving performance, with functional beauty. It weighs in at 1,090 kg, and the wide tires and 1,345 mm track are meant to boost cornering con...

Firefly, the compact EV brand under NIO, has rolled out a major software update aimed at enhancing vehicle performance and preparing for upcoming new infrastructure. "A future Firefly convertible model? Maybe" Firefly EV On May 14, Firefly, the compact EV brand under NIO, officially launhced the Aster 1.5.0 intelligent system in China through over-the-air (OTA) rollout. The Aster 1.5.0 system update upgrades the peak motor power of older Firefly EVs to 120 kilowatts (161 hp) from the previous 105 kW, according to an announcement on Thursday.  The OTA package itself is relatively compact, with only three major updates, but each carries broader strategic implications. First, after upgrading to Aster 1.5.0, the 2025 Firefly sees motor peak power rise from 105kW to 120kW, while the 0-100 km/h acceleration time improves from 8.2 seconds to 7.9 seconds.  Power output of Firefly's Aster 1.5.0 This brings its performance in line with the refreshed Firefly EV launched in April,...

The Stellantis-backed automaker is accelerating its expansion in Europe's largest auto market by launching a lease plan for its T03 compact EV in Germany. German consumers can lease the T03 for €49 ($58) a month , a plan that factors in a new electric vehicle subsidy, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday.  This attractive price is even cheaper than many local mobile phone plans in Germany, as Leapmotor hopes to capture a larger market share , the report noted.  The lease offer taps into a €3 billion EV subsidy program introduced in Germany this year, bringing the T03's monthly rent to roughly half that of its similarly sized competitors.  For direct comparison, the similarly sized Fiat 500e electric vehicle from the Stellantis group has a monthly lease price of about €99.  The Leapmotor T03 was launched in Europe in September 2024, entering the German market at that time. Despite its low price, the Leapmotor T03 comes generously equipped , featuring a panoram...

The company announced on May 2, 2026 that locked-in orders for the new-generation SU7 electric sedan have surpassed 70,000 units in China. The Beijing-based tech giant officially launched the model on March 19 , meaning the order tally reached this milestone in about six weeks . The 70,000-unit figure refers to firm, confirmed orders — not soft pre-orders — and marks a steady progression since deliveries began. Xiaomi also confirmed that first-sale period purchase benefits will expire at midnight on May 5 , and orders that complete the deposit payment before then will be eligible for the exclusive launch perks, in an apparent push to get prospective buyers to place orders sooner. The launch-period benefits for the new SU7 Standard and Pro versions are valued at 44,000 yuan ($6,440), including features such as a front passenger zero-gravity seat and a powered frunk. The Max version's launch-period benefits are valued at 69,000 yuan ($10,105), including premium configurations su...

NIO sub-brand compact EV  has officially launched its refreshed model today, focusing on offering more features at no extra cost to attract more urban commuter consumers Firefly, the sub-brand compact EV brand under NIO, officially launched its refreshed model today. The upgraded Firefly EV maintains its starting price while boosting motor power and adding some of the most desired features. The starting price for the base version of the new model, including the battery pack, is set at 119,800 yuan ($17,470). If consumers choose the BaaS (battery as a service) battery rental program, the starting price will drop to 79,800 yuan ($11,600) , with a monthly battery rental fee of 399 yuan ($60). The higher-trim variant has a starting price of 125,800 yuan ($18,300) for the full vehicle purchase. Under the BaaS program, the starting price for this version is 85,800 yuan ($12,470).  The new model adds a color scheme known as "Maillard," as well as a custom two-tone lower bumpe...

Nio’s premium compact car brand announced on March 29 that it has delivered 50,000 units within just 11 months since initial deliveries began on April 29, 2025, accelerating from 40k to 50k in just over two months. Firefly is targeting 100,000 cumulative global customers by end-2026   Firefly's 50,000th delivery ceremony Nio's premium compact car brand Firefly reached its 50,000th delivery milestone 11 months after the launch of its sole existing model, the brand announced Sunday. The brand’s first model was launched in China on April 19, 2025, with first deliveries on April 29, initially offering two variants with distinct design themes, priced between 119,800 yuan ($17,370) and 125,800 yuan ($18,240). Under Nio's Battery-as-a-Service plan, entry pricing drops to 79,800 yuan (c. $11,500) with a monthly rental fee of 399 yuan.  Positioned to compete with Mini and Smart , Firefly reached 10,000 deliveries in July 2025, 20,000 in September, and 30,000 in November. On Januar...

The Chinese EV maker set a new daily battery swap record two days after the previous record high was reached during the Chinese New Year travel rush. The automaker shared that its 3,750 stations performed 158,290 battery swaps in 24 hours on February 18  Nio performed 158,290 battery swaps in 24 hours on February 18 The previous record was set on February 16 with 146,549 battery swaps. Nio shared that its battery swap station (Power Swap Station, PSS) network performed around 6,595 replacements per hour. It is striking 110 swaps per minute . All three PSS with the highest battery replacement numbers are located on highways. It isn’t surprising, as the travel rush continues in China with many people returning to their hometowns to spend time with their families.  The highway’s battery swap station near Fuzhou, Fujian, performed 166 swaps in 24 hours. This swap number is impressive. However, the latest fourth-generation PSS can handle 480 swaps daily . It takes around three m...

On February 15, Nio provided 146,649 battery swaps in a single day, setting a new record, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced Monday  On February 15, the first day of China's 2026 Spring Festival holiday , Nio provided 146,649 battery swaps in a single day, setting a new record high. February 15 marked the first day of China's 2026 Spring Festival holiday, which runs through February 23. The Chinese New Year falls on February 17.  Nio opened its first battery swap station in Shenzhen on May 20, 2018 , and as of July 5, it had 999 battery swap stations and 896 supercharging stations in China. Nio owners were skeptical in the early days of battery swap service availability, but as they have experienced the convenience of the service over the past few years, battery swap has gained widespread acceptance.  It took Nio 29 months to see its battery swap service reach its first 1 million , 20 months to go from the 1 millionth to the 9 millionth, and only 1 m...