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The Chinese automaker is preparing additional electrified models for international markets , aiming to address uneven charging infrastructure, shifting European demand and rising interest in mixed-power vehicles Leapmotor C10 SUV Leapmotor plans to launch plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models overseas next year, as the Chinese EV maker seeks to broaden its lineup and attract more international buyers , according to people familiar with the matter. Leapmotor has adopted both battery‑electric and extended‑range technical routes, with both the B10 and C10 offered in BEV and EREV variants for overseas markets. The latter uses a small-displacement gasoline engine to generate electricity for the battery, without directly driving the wheels.  The planned launch of a PHEV model marks a further expansion of Leapmotor’s powertrain portfolio . The models are scheduled to launch overseas as early as the first half of 2027, a move that would help the company expand its market share. ...

Today, the Geely Auto unit officially announced that its new mid-to-large-size Suv has been named the Zeekr 8X, and released a new teaser video for the vehicle. The model is poised to become Zeekr's second hybrid model following the Zeekr 9X and is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026  On January 5th, Zeekr officially announced that its new Suv will be named Zeekr 8X, positioned as a high-performance flagship Suv. The Zeekr 8X is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026, with an estimated starting price of 400,000 yuan ($57,290) . Today, Zeekr officially released a new teaser video for the vehicle. "The most anticipated car of 2026 is here!" Zeekr wrote, hinting the Suv will easily handle diverse roads and conditions.  Zeekr first mentioned the 8X Suv during a May conference call, stating it would be launched in the fourth quarter 2025. This plan was delayed as Zeekr focused on multiple model facelifts in the latter half of 2025. The Zeekr 8X is poise...

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker has previewed the extended-range version of its G7 Suv. The G7 EREV will offer a combined range of up to 1,704 kilometers , making it the world's longest-range Suv and enabling stress-free long-distance driving, Xpeng said. The new model is scheduled to enter the market in the first quarter of 2026 On December 30, Xpeng officially announced the G7 Super Range-Extended version, marking its third EREV following the X9 and P7+. The Xpeng G7 EREV variant will boast a CLTC pure electric range of 430 km , leading its segment, according to the company and a combined range of 1,704 km, making it the world’s longest range Suv and enabling stress-free long-distance driving, according to the automaker. This range is enabled by a 60-liter fuel tank paired with a 55.8-kWh high-capacity battery pack.  Xpeng described this combination as giving the G7 its own built-in supercharger, eliminating range anxiety. Equipped with an 800V platform and 5C fast-char...

Xpeng‘s founder and Ceo He Xiaopeng has revealed that the company is considering launching its hybrid models in Europe. The X9 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) is Xpeng’s first EREV model and was launched late last week in its domestic market, with a starting price of 309,800 yuan ($43,580). For comparison, the fully electric version, which was upgraded earlier this year, is priced from 359,800 yuan ($50,620).  The Ceo had stated at the latest earnings call that EREVs will be “crucial for accelerating the shift from ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles to NEV (New Energy Vehicles),” which include both hybrid and fully electric models. He further noted that the company has seen interest jump, especially in the north and inland China, attracting clients who hesitated on adopting battery electric vehicles (BEV).  He Xiaopeng said that the brand’s new hybrid model could fit into its European lineup as an alternative for buyers who are not ready to go full-electric...

On October 28 the Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture Smart has launched the Smart #5 EHD in China, the brand's first hybrid model, with a discounted starting price of 169,900 yuan ($23,930)   On October 28 the Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture Smart rolled out the Smart #5 EHD (Electric Hybrid Drive) SUV in China at an event in Hangzhou , with a discounted starting price of 169,900 yuan ($23,930). The price represents a 20,000 yuan reduction , or 10.53 percent, from the 189,900 yuan pre-sales price announced a month prior. Specifically, Smart offers four variants of its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, with guide prices starting at 189,900 yuan, 199,900 yuan, 219,900 yuan, and 239,900 yuan.  The Smart #5 EHD is Smart's first PHEV model, measuring 4,705 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,705 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, which is 5 mm taller than the BEV variant. It features Smart's proprietary EHD Super Hybrid System PHEV technology , utili...

Since entering the new energy era, Smart has always struggled to shake off two questions : Why doesn’t smart make small cars anymore? And why are smart’s models getting bigger and bigger? After the morning of August 29, there may be one more question to add: Why has smart started developing hybrid vehicles?   At the Chengdu Motor Show , which opened on August 29, smart officially launched its EHD Super Electric Hybrid technology brand . The smart #5 , equipped with this technology, will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2025. Smart officially announced today an important event on tomorrow , September 2: even-numbered series set to return? What are smart’s plans for the future? And how will it tell the story of its distinctive brand?  At Chengdu Motor Show we heard what might be the most compelling answer to the three questions above: smart exists in many forms . Smart aims to create products that are “not defined by conventions” while still meeting mainstream needs. Ho...

According to China report, Mercedes-Benz is in advanced talks with Geely to co-develop a new ultra-long-range (over 1,100 km) plug-in hybrid model based on Geely’s PHEV platform  According to an exclusive China report, Mercedes-Benz is in advanced talks with Geely to co-develop a new ultra-long-range plug-in hybrid model based on Geely’s PHEV platform , which underpins its luxury brand Lotus. Sources indicate that the two companies have reached consensus on key development directions and are now negotiating technical details .  The upcoming vehicle will feature a 900V high-voltage architecture and is expected to deliver a total range of over 1,100 km , with an all-electric range exceeding 300 km — a substantial leap from the current GLC PHEV’s 115 km electric range. The new model will support fast charging both via plug-in and self-charging while driving, helping alleviate performance loss when the battery is depleted.  Mercedes-Benz’s existing PHEV system utilizes a P...

Disponibile nelle varianti di carrozzeria Suv e Sportback , abbina il motore 2.0 TFSI a benzina da 252 Cv a un propulsore elettrico da 143 Cv ed è proposta in due livelli di potenza massima complessiva: 299 e 367 Cv . Nelle concessionarie italiane nel corso del quarto trimestre 2025. Prezzi a partire da 69.150 euro  Per scaricare i prezzi clicca qui  t.ly/SvsnN Per scaricare il listino di Q5 e-hybrid clicca qui  t.ly/f1kRq Per scaricare il listino di Q5 Sportback e-hybrid clicca qui  t.ly/2ydVK Per scaricare i dati tecnici clicca qui  t.ly/yjs1B Per scaricare i dati tecnici delle versioni da 299 Cv clicca qui  t.ly/TT8z3 Per scaricare i dati tecnici delle versioni da 367 Cv clicca qui  t.ly/AwV5m Audi completa la gamma di nuova Q5 con le versioni plug-in hybrid, denominate e-hybrid. Si aggiungono a Q5 con i motori mild-hybrid (MHEV) plus a 48 Volt 2.0 TDI turbodiesel da 204 Cv, 2.0 TFSI a benzina da 204 Cv, 3.0 TFSI da 267 Cv per SQ5 e sono e...

La gamma della berlina e della station wagon che hanno sostituito la A4 riceve le versioni plug-in hybrid con potenze complessive di 299 e 367 Cv , in vendita a partire da 64.300 euro e da 66.700 per la Avant. Nelle concessionarie italiane nel corso del secondo semestre di quest’anno  Per scaricare i prezzi clicca qui  t.ly/aIvnq Per scaricare il listino clicca qui  t.ly/DayOJ Per scaricare le schede tecniche clicca qui  t.ly/oe6J_ La gamma di nuove A5 e A5 Avant, che hanno sostituito la A4, si completa con il lancio delle versioni plug-in hybrid, ribattezzate e-hybrid. Nuove A5 e A5 Avant e-hybrid sono proposte indue livelli di potenza: 299 e 367 Cv. Abbinano il motore 4 cilindri 2.0 TFSI (turbo a iniezione diretta della benzina) da 252 Cv a un propulsore elettrico sincrono a magneti permanenti da 143 Cv integrato, insieme a una frizione di separazione, nel cambio S tronic a 7 rapporti. Le versioni da 367 Cv , forti di 500 Nm di coppia, scattano da 0 a 100 km/h...