Citroën

Stellantis unveiled the fastback/SUV Citroen e-C4 X in Istanbul, Turkey in June 2022. It is technically an SUV, but its fastback-like sloping roofline makes us believe it is more than a typical SUV. 
Citroen uses the same powertrain inside the e-C4 X as the other not-pure-electric Citroen/Peugeots, such as <a href="https://www.licarco.com/citroen-e-c4">e-C4</a> and <a href="https://www.licarco.com/peugeot-e-2008">e-2008</a>. e-C4 X carries the same battery pack with 50-kWh capacity, as well. According to WLTP test cycle, electric SUV can go as far as 360 kilometer when its battery is full. 
Here is the unveiling video of the fastback/SUV Citroen e-C4 X: 
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Citroen e-C4 X

Citroen E-C4 is a family electric SUV unveiled for the European market in 2020. It has 136 horsepower and a 50-kWh battery pack offering 350 kilometers of range in the WLTP cycle. E-C4 supports rapid DC charging at 100 kW rate, can reach 0 to 80 percent charge in 30 minutes.
Although E-C4 is a fully electric vehicle, the platform it is being built is not. Petrol and diesel options of the same car also use the same underpinnings, because of that E-C4 can’t give you the futuristic battery electric car vibe, like Tesla Model Y. But it has a proper modern design and very comfortable suspension, driving around with E-C4 is a joy, lack of petrol/diesel engine noise is also a very big plus.
E-C4 starts at around €35,000. It is being manufactured in Spain and it will be available in the most of Europe before the end of this year. There are three trim levels for the car: E-C4 Sense Plus, E-C4 Shine, and E-C4 Shine Plus.
<h2>Performance</h2>
Citroen E-C4 comes with a front-wheel drive single electric motor that produces 136 HP, 260 Nm torque. Top speed is 150 km per hour, and it can reach 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds. It’s a mediocre acceleration performance, but steering is very light and driving feels very comfortable.
<h2>Design and Features</h2>
Citroen made dramatic changes to C4’s design, and E-C4 is the first electric version to enjoy new exterior. Front of the vehicle looks very radical, headlights are uniquely shaped, fog lights are very big. Grille is not closed like other EVs. Roof line sloped very sharply over the back, gives the car a coupe-like profile.
Electric version of the Citroen C4 almost looks exactly like the combustion engine version. French carmaker follows the trails of the Audi by making ordinary looking electric vehicles.
Suspension and steering are so comfortable that you will feel like riding in a luxurious vehicle with the E-C4.
There is a wireless charging pad under the infotainment display. There are USB ports (USB A, USB-C) both in the front and back. There is also a tablet mount for the front passenger, probably the first of its kind in a vehicle. This tablet computer mount allows passenger to enjoy any digital content he/she want to consume while enjoying the comfortable ride.
<h2>Range and Charging</h2>
Citroen uses a 50-kWh battery pack in the E-C4, that gives the car a range of 350 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. Rapid charging supported. With the 100 kW DC plugs it can be topped up from %0 to %80 in approximately 30 minutes. 11 kW AC charging, on the other hand, will fully charge the battery in 7.5 hours.

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Citroen e-C4

🔥The BYD Seal U has been launched in China with a price starting at $18,040 for the hybrid version and $20,800 for the electric version.
💰 Price: $18,040 (hybrid), $20,800 (electric)
🔋 71.8/87 kWh LFP battery
🛣️ 520/605 km range
⚡ 204/218 HP motor options
🔌 90/140 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging support
📐 4,785 mm length, 2,765 mm wheelbase, heat pump thermal management system
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has opened orders for the Seal U model. For the 2024 model year, there is a significant reduction in prices, almost $3,000.
Having surpassed the 800,000 sales mark in three years, the Seal U will initially come to our country only with the plug-in hybrid version. This motor option stands out with a starting price of $18,000.
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The BYD Seal U Has Been Launched in China with a Price Starting at $18,040

⚡#BYD has revamped its popular electric sedan Han, which sold 220,000 units last year. The 2024 version of the car has been launched in China with a starting price of $25,000.
🟢The 5-meter sedan features a base model with a 150 kW motor, a 60.48 kWh LFP battery, and 110 kW DC charging support. All models come equipped with the new Level 2+ intelligent driving system, DiPilot 100, which has been in development for over 1,000 days. Additionally, the new generation intelligent suspension system, DiSus-C, has been integrated into the 2024 model to enhance Han&#8217;s comfort.
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🔋The 2024 BYD Han boasts a range of 506 km (CLTC), which extends up to 715 kilometers in the version with an 85.44 kWh battery. During today&#8217;s event, it was emphasized for the first time that the car features a silicon carbide chip inverter and an 800V architecture. However, the charging speed of the largest battery being limited to 155 kW indicates that the entire high-voltage system is not yet ready for 800V.
🚗In the performance version of the car, a dual-motor powertrain capable of producing 517 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque is used, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds.
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The 2024 BYD Han Has Officially Been Released | Starting At $25,000

Zeekr

⚡ Chinese ZEEKR极氪 announced a major update to its first car, the 001, by replacing over 2,000 components.
🔋 The 2024 Zeekr 001, available with 95 and 100 kWh battery options, now features an 800V architecture. This not only boosts charging speeds up to 350 kW but also significantly enhances the vehicle’s efficiency.
🟢 Transitioning to the new-generation thermal management system called PTM 2.0 along with the battery, the 4.9-meter electric crossover can operate efficiently in both high and low temperatures.
💨 The new 001 offers a single-motor option producing 310 kW (422 HP) and a dual-motor option capable of generating 560 kW (762 HP). Hence, it’s expected to have a starting price around $40,000.
🚗 Equipped with LiDAR sensor-based autonomous driving mode, a new infotainment system powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset, and numerous interior design changes, the exact price of the 001 will be revealed upon its release on February 27th.
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The New Zeekr 001 | 800V Architecturer and Qualcomm 8295 Chipset

Audi

💰Starting price: €74,700
🔋94.9 kWh battery, 625 km range
🔌270 kW DC charging, 10-80%: 21 minutes!
⚡388/517 HP motor options (Q6 e-tron quattro vs SQ6 e-tron)
🟢PPE platform, 800V electrical architecture
📐Length: 4,771 mm, Rear trunk: 526 liters, Front trunk: 64 liters, Wheelbase: 2,899 mm
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#Audi has introduced its first car developed on the all-electric PPE platform, the Q6 e-tron.
The Q6 e-tron, which is priced 10% cheaper than its sibling model, the Porsche Macan EV, developed on the same platform, stands out with both more compact and lightweight electric motors and a large prismatic cell-based massive battery.
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Audi, using NCM811 cathode cells produced by Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) in Germany, states that the larger cell form facilitates battery production. Additionally, it emphasizes that the newly developed smart thermal management system enhances battery life by continuously conditioning the battery and reduces charging time.
Regarding the engine, the company claims a 50% increase in efficiency compared to the first-generation electric Audis and states that it can produce more power with smaller motors by increasing power density by 62%. It should be noted that the Q6 e-tron uses an asynchronous ASM motor at the front and a permanent magnet synchronous PSM motor at the rear, differentiating it from the electric #Macan.
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Audi Q6 E-Tron | 255 KM Range with a 10-Minute Charge!

HiPhi

🟢Announcing that it will convert diesel mining trucks to electric in 2021 together with #ABB, #Hitachi shared that the first vehicle has been produced.
⛏️The giant truck started to be used in a copper-gold mine in Zambia. It climbs with an electrical connection that feeds the battery, similar to a trolleybus, while going to pick up load. When turning downhill while loaded, it recharges its battery thanks to regenerative braking.
🔋In this way, ABB and Hitachi completed the transformation with a smaller one instead of a megawatt-hour battery. They made this possible thanks to the regenerative braking ability of the huge electric motors seen in the prototype photo.
🔌Mining truck&#8217;s previously had a giant internal combustion engine with 16 cylinders and 2,534 horsepower. It will relatively reduce the impact of mining on the environment by ending diesel consumption and zeroing out emissions after the conversion to electric.
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244 Tons Capacity Truck Converted Fully Electric by ABB

Leapmotor

Stellantis becomes a partner of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor with a $1 billion investment!
Stellantis will invest approximately 1 billion dollars in return for a 20% stake in Leapmotor according to Bloomberg.
Leapmotor and Stellantis were previously rumored to establish a partnership to develop and produce electric vehicles. Both companies will cooperate in both Europe and China if this investment materializes.
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Stellantis announced two weeks ago that it would completely transfer its automotive activities in China to Dongfeng Motor. They complained that they could not compete in this giant market against Chinese companies.
Leapmotor was founded in 2015 with the support of Dahua, a global giant operating in the security camera and equipment sector. Apart from the T03 sold in Turkey, the company produces and sells vehicles such as the electric sedan C01 and the European homologated electric SUV C10, which attract attention with their aerodynamic design, chassis-integrated battery, and highly efficient electronic architecture.
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It was known that Leapmotor wanted to accelerate its overseas expansion because sales figures were below expectations due to high competition in China. The Zhejiang-based company will be able to expand its sales and marketing operations to a wider geography thanks to the Stellantis partnership. The company directly targets the European market with the C10.
With this investment, Stellantis will develop affordable Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Jeep, and Fiat brand electric vehicles and offer them to customers both in China and Europe.

If this investment materializes

Stellantis Invests $1 Billion in Chinese Electric Vehicle Manufacturer

The automobile company Stellantis, which owns Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram among other brands, will spend around $176 million/€160 million to introduce an entirely new, all-electric luxury SUV in 2025.
The future EV will be built on the STLA Medium platform from the consortium, which is intended for luxury cars with a length of between 165.4 and 196.9 inches/4,200 and 5,000 millimeters and a battery capacity of between 87 and 105 kilowatt-hours with a maximum range of 700 kilometers/440 miles.
Additionally, the Stellantis STLA Medium design may employ powertrains that produce between 125-330 kilowatts/167-442 horsepower, in either front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive combinations, according to the company&#8217;s early details about its new EV platforms scheduled to debut in 2021.
The company will invest in its Rennes plant in France, including a workshop for battery assembly and a facility specifically for plastic injection molding. The <a href="https://www.licarco.com/search?_=peugeot">Peugeot 5008</a> and <a href="https://www.licarco.com/search?_=citr%C3%B6en">Citroen C5 Aircross</a> are currently produced in France, however, both vehicles will likely be replaced by this revolutionary EV, code-named CR3.
<h2>The New Vehicle Would Not Be Available In Any Other Form Other Than An All-Electric Model</h2>
It&#8217;s important to remember that the giant carmaker company also controls Opel and Vauxhall, both of which produce the Grandland small SUV, which currently shares a chassis with the Peugeot and Citroen versions. The STLA Medium platform-based all-electric replacement, which will be built at the company&#8217;s facility in Eisenach, Germany, and make its debut the following year, will also replace these two variants.
While Jeep&#8217;s following all-electric SUVs, the Recon and Wagoneer S, will be mainly sold in the United States, all of these EVs will be targeted primarily at the European market.
As part of its &#8220;Dare Forward 2030&#8221; strategy, Stellantis plans to make all of its brands&#8217; vehicles electric starting in 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2038.
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