Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes EQB is a 7-seater electric SUV made its debut in China. It is the electrified version of the GLB. Thanks to its 2.8 meters long wheelbase, EQB offers quite a lot of space on the interior.
The electric SUV currently has only two AWD options: EQB 300 4MATIC and EQC 350 4MATIC. Mercedes will also unveil front-wheel-drive versions of the vehicle for the European countries. Dual motor all wheel drive EQB offers up to 292 HP and 520 Nm torque. Top speed is limited to 160 kilometers per hour. It can be charged with 100 kW DC plugs, reaching 80 percent charge takes only 32 minutes.
Mercedes EQB will be produced in China for local market, and in Hungary for the global market. Customers from United States will also be able to purchase the new 7-seater Mercedes. EQB is coming to China in 2021, while European and American customers will have to wait until 2022 to buy this long electric vehicle.
<h2>Performance</h2>
EQB has two all-wheel drive options with different performance figures. EQB 300 4MATIC has 228 HP and 390 Nm torque, whereas the more powerful EQB 350 4MATIC can produce 292 horsepower and 560 Nm torque; it only takes 6.2 seconds for this model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. The less powerful version EQB 300 needs 8.0 seconds to complete the same acceleration.
Both versions of the EQB are electronically limited to a 160 kilometers per hour top speed. Thanks to its battery heating pump and the advanced software, EQB will always be prepared for a quick run.
<h2>Design and Features</h2>
Similar to Mercedes EQC and more affordable Mercedes EQA, EQB is also based on an existing Merc which is the family SUV GLB. Main selling point of this new electric vehicle is the 7-seater option. It even comes as standard in China. Generous space on the interior and high cargo capacity when the seats folded are the biggest pros of this long electric SUV.
Distinctive boxy design of the GLB series also applied to the new EQB. It has a front grille that completely closed, in order to increase aerodynamic efficiency. There are tons of chrome details all around the exterior if you choose AMG Line trim. Both head and taillights are designed as full length lightbars, creating a very recognizable front and rear face.
There are two 7-inch displays on the inside, one acting as a digital information panel and the other as an infotainment screen. 10.25” screens are optional in the EQB. Steering wheel is also very useful with its physical and capacitive buttons, you can adjust most of the features with those controls while only looking at the road and checking the digital gauge cluster for more.
<h2>Range and Charging</h2>
Mercedes EQB comes with a battery pack that offers 66.5 kWh useable capacity. 100 kW DC charging is supported. Mercedes says EQB can maintain the maximum charging rate for a very long time thanks to its heating pump. Getting from 10 percent to 80 percent of charge will only takes 32 minutes. 11 kW AC charging allows a 5 hours 45 minutes full charge time.

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Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC

Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC

🔥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

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⚡ 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!

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🟢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

Entering a new era of electric vehicle transformation, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC unveiled its iX3 equivalent vehicle developed from scratch to be electric.
Announced to have an 800V electric architecture, the Neue Klasse X is set to achieve a range of 300 kilometers with just 10 minutes of charging. The vehicle will also come with a structural battery pack comprising cylindrical cells measuring 46120, offering a volumetric energy density 20% higher.
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Facing increasing criticism in recent years for its growing grille design, the German giant will incorporate a more compact grille design in the Neue Klasse series vehicles. The vehicle is expected to have significantly higher aerodynamic efficiency.
Improvements made in battery, motor, and aerodynamic efficiency segments are expected to result in 25% higher efficiency compared to previous-generation BMWs for the Neue Klasse X.
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BMW’s New Generation Electric SUV Introduced as A Concept | Neue Klasse X!

🟢On March 21st, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/" data-attribute-index="1" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">BMW Group</a> will introduce its first all-electric &#8220;Neue Klasse&#8221; model as a concept. With the new platform, BMW promises vehicles that are 40% cheaper to produce and 25% more efficient!
🔋The iX3 equivalent Neue Klasse X, to be revealed next Thursday, will deliver up to 600 horsepower in its performance version. Manufactured by Chinese companies CATL and EVE, the cylindrical cells will integrate into the structural battery pack, which will be integrated into the chassis of the SUV. Additionally, with an 800V electrical architecture and BMW&#8217;s next-generation electric motors, the vehicle will gain a significant advantage in terms of range.
🚙Being the first BMW of the Neue Klasse era, the vehicle will enter series production in Hungary in the second half of 2025. It will be followed by the sedan i3, to be produced in Munich in 2026. Within the next two years, four more fully electric BMWs using the Neue Klasse platform will be launched.
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BMW Unveils the Concept That Will Kick Off Its Major EV Transformation This Week!

Skywell

⚡Ulu Motor has recently come to the fore with the concordat of one of its dealers. The company announced that it will create a sales network reaching 21 countries this year, including England, Poland, and Hungary, in the automotive sector in which it has been operating since 2004.
🔋The company plans to activate Skywell&#8217;s 800V battery pack production facility before the end of the first quarter of 2024. The company also said that the incentive process is continuing to establish Skywell&#8217;s first overseas automobile factory in Turkey. The expected cost is 1.6 billion dollars.
🟢 Ulu Motor has made Turkey one of Skywell&#8217;s largest export markets in three years. Thus allowing us to be considered a logical location for investment. However, for sales to continue in the future, the authorized service investment must be implemented as soon as possible, and efforts must be made for Skywell to give priority to Turkey in ultra-high-speed charging station investments.
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Ulu Motor Accelerates Electric Vehicle Investment in Turkey with Skywell!

🟢 The Chinese manufacturer announced that it would establish an electric car factory in Hungary last month. The company signed a land purchase agreement at a ceremony in Shenzhen and Budapest yesterday. It was shared that the factory will be operational in three years.
🔋The factory in Segedin is expected to start production in the first half of 2026. It will allow duty-free electric vehicle sales in Europe and Turkey.
🚗 Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles of BYD exports reached 243,000 in 2023. The company plans to break a new record with 400-500 thousand in 2024.
🔌BYD&#8217;s factory investment is not limited to Hungary. The company also started production at its Uzbekistan facility last week. It will put its Thailand factory into operation with a capacity of 150,000 this year. While investments are being made for electric car production in Brazil, a move to Indonesia for another export-oriented factory is on the agenda.
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BYD’s Factory in Europe Will Become Operational Soon!

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⚡EVE Energy is one of the world&#8217;s largest lithium-ion battery manufacturers. The company announced that it will establish a joint company with Aksa Power Generation in Turkey and produce battery modules, cabins, containers and energy storage systems.
💰Details regarding the investment amount and partnership structure have not been shared yet. However, the facility to be established is expected to operate to meet the increasing need for energy storage systems Turkey, especially renewable energy power plants.
🔌Aksa Power Generation, the Turkish partner of the Chinese company, is part of Kazancı Holding. The same holding also has companies that may need batteries, such as Aksa Energy #aksen and Aksa Charge.
🟢LFP cathode cells produced by EVE in China will be used in the battery modules to be produced in Turkey. Therefore, the partnership is expected to be affected by the 30% additional customs duty recently imposed on LFP prismatic/cylindrical cells originating from the Far East. Because, in the facility that the company will establish in Hungary, NMC cathode cylindrical cells will be produced only for electric vehicles.

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Chinese EVE Energy | Battery Investment To Turkey

🏭 Having given up on the giant battery factory it will establish in Turkey together with Koç Holding #kchol and Ford, SK On is preparing for more cost-effective LFP battery production than existing NMC solutions.
✅The LFP battery provides a 20% cost advantage compared to NMC cathode batteries. It has very critical features for electric vehicles, such as being much longer lasting, not containing materials that may cause supply problems such as cobalt, and not exploding even if punctured.
⚡ South Korean SK On says it is currently conducting supply negotiations with automobile manufacturers. The company plans to start mass production in 2026-27. It is expected to invest in a facility in Europe or China for production.
🟢SK On has also factories in the USA, China, South Korea and Hungary. The company would produce NMC cells in Turkey. The introduction of the LFP battery as an attractive alternative by Chinese companies, especially CATL and BYD, pushes Korean manufacturers to invest in this technology. LG and Samsung previously announced that they would start LFP production in 2026.

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SK On To Produce Cheaper LFP Batteries!

⚡#BMW will transform its giant factory in its hometown Munich into a fully electric vehicle production base with an investment of €650 million!
🟢The company moved its internal combustion engine production to its Austrian facility last year. It will use its Munich factory, which has been producing gasoline cars for 75 years, only for electric production in 2027. Some 3 and 4-series models are currently leaving this factory.
🔌An electric sedan using the &#8216;Neue Klasse&#8217; platform will be produced in the most important factory of the German giant by 2026. This sedan will replace the 3 series. It will enter mass production in Hungary in 2025, before Germany. It will be followed by BMW factories in China and Mexico.
💰 BMW spent billions of euros on electric vehicle transformation. The company announced that 15 out of every 100 vehicles it sold in 2023 were fully electric. In 2026, this rate will exceed 33% and sales of internal combustion vehicles will largely cease after 2030.

BMW to Terminate Gasoline Vehicle Production

BYD is building its first electric vehicle factory in Hungary.
According to Reuters, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has chosen Hungary for the first electric vehicle factory it plans to build in Europe.
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Competing with countries such as Germany, Spain, and Poland, Hungary had previously received an electric bus factory investment from BYD. In July 2023, a decision was made to establish a facility that will probably produce battery packs for Tesla in Hungary with an investment of $ 28 million.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who visited China last month, also met with BYD founder Wang Chuanfu in Shenzhen. The factory is expected to be operational in 2025, after which BYD car exports to Turkey will start with zero customs duty.

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BYD Is To Establish The First EV Factory In Europe In Hungary

Even though it was unconventional, the BMW i Vision Dee concept offered an early look at the appearance of BMW electric vehicles in the future. The same design is now being presented in a &#8220;Neue&#8221; form at the IAA Mobility 2023 show event in Munich, with additional elements and features that will really go into production.
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept has a similar overall design as the previous i Vision Dee, but it is more substantial. The front of this car is highlighted by a slanted &#8220;shark nose&#8221; hood, two lit horizontal kidney grilles, which house slanted LED running lights at each corner, and a long bumper. Several of the lighting components are featured here.
Compared to the i Vision Dee, the Neue Klasse concept has a sportier appearance. New 21-inch wheels replace the neon green dinner plates while also paying homage to the traditional cross-spoke style featured on BMW racing vehicles. The kidney-grille and headlight combination on the front end is mimicked by the extended taillights, and BMW&#8217;s new minimalist emblem is printed onto the front and rear fenders; there isn&#8217;t a single metal badge to be spotted.
<h2>High Efficiency and Faster Charging</h2>
The sleekness of the design, which BMW calls &#8220;monolithic,&#8221; results in a 30 percent longer range and a 25 percent higher efficiency than any of the automaker&#8217;s current EVs. The Neue Klasse concept offers 20 percent higher density, 25 percent more efficiency, and 30 percent faster charging when combined with BMW&#8217;s sixth-generation eDrive technology.
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Although specific range figures aren&#8217;t given, BMW previously indicated that a range of up to 621 miles (1,001 kilometers) is not out of the question. BMW&#8217;s facility in Debrecen, Hungary, which is now under development and claims to be fossil fuel-free, will produce the new eDrive technology.
The iDrive infotainment system from BMW is housed inside the Neue Klasse and is shown on a quirky touchscreen that resembles a parallelogram. In addition to continuing to provide existing features like the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and multifunction steering wheel buttons, BMW is now adding &#8220;Panoramic Vision.&#8221;
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The BMW Neue Klasse will start manufacturing in 2025 at BMW&#8217;s factory in Debrecen, Hungary, and the EV is scheduled to be in use by 2026. When the entire production version is released, information on the cost, operating range, and charging will be made available.

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Chinese electric vehicle brands are a top priority at Licarco because the EV market has become increasingly dominated by pure electric Chinese cars. Last year, China sold more EVs than the rest of the world. BYD, NIO, ORA, and Geely are some of the biggest Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
Even though China has been producing millions of EVs for years, American drivers wouldn&#8217;t be able to buy one. It&#8217;s because vehicles made in China are subjected to a %27.5 import tariff in the US. Due to heavy taxation, Chinese brands had not prioritized the US auto market in their global plans. But that&#8217;s changing quickly, as more and more Chinese EV marques are expanding their reach towards western markets, including United States.
In this article, we gathered a list of Chinese EV brands and their expansion plans. We will update this post when an announcement is made regarding any Chinese EV maker&#8217;s global expansion.
<h2>Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands&#8217; Global Expansion Plans</h2>
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<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">EV Brand</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">Europe</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">United States</th>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=byd">BYD</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Sells Only E-Buses</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=nio">NIO</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Czech Republic</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">NIO Will Enter US Market in 2025</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=leapmotor">Leapmotor</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany(?), First European showroom in 2023</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=ora">ORA</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">United Kingdom, Germany</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=xpeng">Xpeng</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=zeekr">Zeekr</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Geely Will Sell Zeekr EVs in Europe Starting in 2023</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=li-auto">Li Auto</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Planning to Enter European Market in 2023</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=voyah">Voyah</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Already on sale in Norway. Voyah will enter Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, and Israel markets in 2023.</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<h2>Leapmotor</h2>
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Leapmotor, an emerging EV brand backed by Dahua Technology, has plans to enter the European market in 2023. The brand officials confirmed that Leapmotor would open showrooms in Europe. To finance its globalization plans, Hangzhou-based carmaker filed its first IPO that worths around $1.5bn at Hong Kong Exchange.
The brand has already started to sell electric vehicles in Turkey and Israel, starting with the compact hatchback called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-t03" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor T03</a>. The first EV to be showcased in Europe will probably be the electric sedan C01. With its sleek design, cell-to-chassis technology, and impressive performance figures, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-c01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor C01</a> will attract a lot of customers.
<h2>BYD</h2>
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BYD first entered Norway with the full-size electric SUV called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-tang-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tang EV</a>. Over the next months, China&#8217;s biggest EV manufacturer will start selling vehicles all over the world. BYD EVs are already available in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. European countries where BYD will start operations before the end of 2022 are the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden.
BYD will export these three electric vehicle models to Old Continent; compact electric SUV <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/byd-atto-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Atto 3</a>, electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-han-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Han EV</a>, and BYD Tang EV. India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam will also be subject to BYD&#8217;s global expansion, as official statements confirmed.
Unfortunately, BYD has no plans to enter the American market yet. But there is a possibility of Chinese EV maker using its new premium brand, which reportedly will deliver a $145K+ luxury EV to the market, to attract customers from United States.
<h2>NIO</h2>
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NIO is one of the first Chinese automakers, which officially confirms its entry into the US market. NIO-branded EVs will be on sale in the US starting in 2025. Large-size SUV ES8 is currently being tested on US roads. There is no official timeline for the US launch, though.
Chinese EV marque will also start selling EVs in Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The next move on the global plans is to enter more European markets such as Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. NIO is hoping to sell electric vehicles in 25 countries by 2025.
<h2>Xpeng</h2>
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In February 2022, Xpeng opened its first showroom in Stockholm, Sweden. Guangzhou-based company will start selling EVs in Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden before the year ends. The company&#8217;s first offering will be the mid-range electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p5-600p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P5</a>.
Xpeng expects half of its electric vehicle sales in 2025 to come from outside of China. Europe is its first choice but customers from the US will eventually get a taste of Xpeng&#8217;s popular cars in the near future. Chinese brand signed a dealership agreement with a Turkish company to sell EVs in Turkey as well. The first vehicle to be put on sale in Turkey will be <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p7-4wd-high-performance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P7</a>.
<h2>Zeekr</h2>
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Geely is a global automotive group. There are brands under the Geely Group that sell vehicles all over the world. Zeekr will be joining those brands next year by entering the European market. EV-only brand will make it official in early 2023, as Zeekr announced.
Zeekr has only one model on sale called Zeekr 001, but it has plans to launch a total of seven EVs by 2025. Its 2025 sales goal in Europe is 100,000 vehicles. There is no word whether Zeekr will sell EVs in Scandinavia, western/or eastern Europe. Follow us for more details.
<h2>ORA</h2>
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Great Wall Motors (GWM) has officially entered the United Kingdom and Germany with its EV-only brand ORA. GWM introduced the first vehicles to be put on sale in Europe earlier this year. <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/ora-cat-64-kwh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ORA Cat/Funky Cat</a> is the first one for the western market.
The company appoints Emil Frey to distribute vehicles starting in Germany. That is not the first time GWM to choose Germany for its global expansion. Chinese automaker&#8217;s battery division SVOLT opened a battery plant in Germany as well. Recently SVOLT announced its second investment worth €2.0bn, which would enable them to produce lithium-ion battery cells directly in the country.
<h2>Li Auto</h2>
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Li Auto is relatively late to the EV party, as their first choice of vehicle type is extended-range electric vehicles (EREV). BT The company will launch its first pure-electric model sometime next year. There are also plans for a possible production site in Europe.
Beijing-based automaker will be looking for partnerships to start selling EVs in Europe as soon as next year. No official info regarding which countries will get to buy Li Auto EREVs yet.
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CATL, the world&#8217;s biggest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer, will invest €7.34 billion into a huge battery plant in Hungary. The battery giant announced today that it plans to start construction for its second European battery plant in the Hungarian city of Debrecen. The Chinese company already established a branch in the country last February.
Debrecen is the second largest city in the European country after Budapest. The city happens to be the home of BMW&#8217;s recent EV plant investment, as well. Last June, the German carmaker confirmed its new EV factory location as Debrecen, Hungary. BMW&#8217;s new plant will start producing electric vehicles with CATL battery packs in 2025.
The new plant will be one of the largest factories Chinese battery maker ever built. It will cover an area of 2.21 million square meters. The planned annual production capacity is 100 GWh. According to documents issued by the company in China, the Hungary plant&#8217;s all phases will be complete in 64 months/or before the end of 2027.
<h2>Mercedes-Benz is the first customer of the CATL&#8217;s Hungary plant</h2>
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After CATL&#8217;s official announcement, Mercedes-Benz said the plant would supply battery cells for its EV factories in Germany and Hungary. Mercedes recently confirmed an investment of €1 billion to expand EV production capacity at the Kecskemét, Hungary plant.
CATL will not only deliver lithium-ion cells but also battery modules for European carmakers. In May, the company made a deal with BMW to supply cylindrical NMC cells starting from 2025. These cells will probably be produced in Hungary.
Hungary is home to car factories from 14 out of the top 20 automakers in the world. Volkswagen Group and Stellantis have also been producing electric vehicles in this country. According to Chinese sources, CATL&#8217;s Hungary investment is not the only one. Another Chinese EV battery maker EVE is also planning a significant investment in a lithium-ion battery cell plant in the same city. It will be smaller than CATL&#8217;s plant, but it will definitely benefit Hungary&#8217;s EV industry.
The first European battery plant CATL built is due this year. Its annual capacity is around 14 GWh. German authorities recently issued a permit for an 8 GWh production, though. CATL originally planned to expand its German factory, but bureaucratic procedures made them choose a much larger site for the second plant.

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