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XPeng Motors has launched localized production in Europe at Magna’s Graz plant, enhancing its competitiveness with the G6 and G9 models while expanding its overseas presence to 46 countries.
The MONA lineup will include both BEV and EREV versions, with the latter expected to target the sub-RMB 150,000 ($21,000) segment.
The IM LS6 was launched on September 10th with competitive pricing, achieving over 10,000 orders in 27 minutes.
Li Auto’s “VLA Driver Large Model” rollout began, but the VLA remote summon feature was excluded due to reports from competitors, as stated by CEO Li Xiang.
Mercedes-Benz plans to bring the solid-state battery technology to mass production within the next five years.
Having established a presence in Norway, the Netherlands, and Poland, Hongqi’s core product in Europe is the EHS9 full-size electric SUV, soon to be joined by the more compact EHS5.
The facelifted ONVO L60 is nearing launch, featuring minor updates including hardware tweaks and expanded configurations, but maintaining core performance and user experience.
At the IAA Munich Motor Show, Leapmotor introduced the Lafa5, a hatchback aimed at global markets and the youth demographic.
Xpeng began its global expansion in Norway in 2020 and has already achieved its target of covering 60 countries and regions by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule.
BYD is expanding rapidly in Europe, planning over 1,000 stores by year-end, local production by 2028, and several new PHEV models.