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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...

NIO’s compact EV brand sold out its limited “Pixel Player Special Edition” in a very short time, reinforcing the effectiveness of a marketing strategy built on distinctive design , a young urban target audience and strong visual identity  Pu Yang, Firefly's Head of Brand Marketing, with a Pixel Player Special Edition Firefly EV Firefly, NIO’s compact electric vehicle brand, said its newly launched limited edition sold out in a very short time. The result points to a particularly positive market response to a marketing strategy inspired by retro gaming aesthetics and designed to appeal to a young urban audience. According to Pu Yang , Firefly’s head of brand marketing , the compact EV known as the “Pixel Player Special Edition” sold out in less than eight hours after sales opened. The series was limited to 333 units and, according to management, the pace of orders exceeded initial expectations. The special edition was priced at 135,800 yuan , or about USD 20,050, which is 16,000...

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 sub-brand compact EV  (Electric Vehicle) will launch an upgraded version of its currently sole model, the Firefly EV, on April 7, as the model approaches its one-year anniversary on the market . Firefly said in an official statement on Friday that it will hold an upgrade launch event next Tuesday, which will kick off at 7:00 pm Beijing time.  The brand did not provide further details on the upgraded model, but hinted that owners of the current model will also receive "surprises." The new model is expected to be equipped with a larger capacity power battery, and its motor power is also anticipated to see a significant upgrade.  The Firefly EV is the lowest-priced model under NIO , currently carrying an official starting price of 119,800 yuan ($17,420) including the battery pack in its home market of China. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker launched the Firefly brand, its third brand after the Nio main brand and the Onvo sub-brand, at its annual NIO Day 2024 eve...

The Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) maker announced today that it will officially launch the 2026 ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring on Thursday, April 2. These four updated models will feature design upgrades, enhanced configurations, and improved smart driving experiences 2026 NIO ES6 NIO announced on Wednesday that it will officially launch the 2026 ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring on Thursday, April 2, updating its four lower-priced models. A launch event will begin at 6:00 pm Beijing Time on Thursday. The new models will see significant upgrades across three dimensions — design, configuration and intelligent driving experience — with special edition versions also set to debut alongside the standard lineup. As the core models in NIO’s sales portfolio, the refresh of the “5566” series is far more than a minor facelift. The most eye-catching upgrade lies in the social and visual dimensions of the intelligent driving experience. The 2026 ET5, ET5T, ES6 and EC6 will all come standard with the...