In 2025, the first race day of the FE electric formula in Shanghai took place, featuring intense competition among 22 world-class drivers from 11 top teams worldwide. Ultimately, the “DS Panis Racing” team excelled, taking home both the first and second places.Champion Maximilian Günther expressed after the race: “Today, both the qualifying and the main race went very well for us. Our team executed all aspects perfectly, and all I needed to do was to focus on the race. I am very happy to secure the championship, and I hope to maintain this momentum going forward.”
According to reports, at this event, fans can experience the unique “attack mode” of the FE race, over 300 instances of wheel-to-wheel overtaking, a 30-second 600 kW fast charging feature, and the new GEN3 EV0 all-wheel-drive race car that can reach speeds of up to 322 kilometers per hour.”Shanghai, as a global center for innovation and technology, is our ideal stage to showcase future racing technology in China,” said Alberto Longo, co-founder and chief racing officer of FE Electric Formula, at a press conference. “FE Electric Formula has 112 million fans in China. In addition, we see many commercial opportunities in the Chinese market, and we are eager to connect with more manufacturers and audiences, hoping that they can join us in the near future.”
China’s auto market is facing greater competition, the trend of dual-line development of “new energy” and “intelligence” is becoming clearer and clearer, and consumers are gradually changing from parameter-driven to experience-driven car purchases, forcing car companies to use a clearer “user mindset” to build cars. “User Thinking” to build cars.
For ordinary users, in addition to the pursuit of intelligence, “charge fast” and “run far” is always the core demand, and the emergence of Zero B10 just solved the user’s two major pain points. It launched the 510km and 600km two kinds of range version directly compact SUV market entry range to 500km level, with 19 minutes to complete the 30%-80% fast charging ability, Zeropai B10 redefined the market segment of the three electric performance benchmark.
In addition, Norway will become the first country to completely ban the sale of fuel vehicles this year, a landmark event that will also drive the European market to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. As a long time ago and European car companies have already cooperated with the zero run, will undoubtedly get a head start in this wave.
The new model is equipped with a 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid engine, 24.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate and a 39.7 kWh ternary lithium battery pack. The combined range is more than 1,300 km.
The Everybody 7 superhybrid model adopts a straight geometric cut shape, with a ring light strip and a T-shaped tear-eye light cluster, and the overall style is sharp and angular. The side of the body also adopts a dual-color color layout, and the A/B/C/D pillars are all blackened to create a floating roof design.
In terms of the rear, its overall light cluster echoes the design of the headlight group, and it is also a through-type light strip with vertical light groups on both sides to form a good visual effect. In terms of body size, its length/width/height is 4907/1885/1756 (1768) mm, and the wheelbase is 2975mm.
In terms of interior, the overall style of the 7 superhybrid is mainly simple, with an integrated screen design composed of a full LCD instrument, a large-size central control screen, and a co-pilot entertainment screen, with a full sense of avant-garde technology. At the same time, the center armrest box and the instrument panel are in a transparent layout, continuing the interior layout characteristics of the usual MPV models.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 1.5T plug-in hybrid engine with a maximum power of 110 kW and a maximum torque of 235 Nm, and an electric motor with a maximum power of 176 kW and a maximum torque of 390 Nm. The new car is also equipped with a 24.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate and a 39.7 kWh ternary lithium battery pack, with an all-electric range of 140 km and 230 km respectively in CLTC mode.
As a mid-size MPV 7, the competitor will face more family-oriented MPV models such as the Trumpchi E8 and Odyssey. The Trumpchi E8 is also a plug-in hybrid power, and the Odyssey is well-known, but it is still a petrol-electric hybrid. In addition to the more affordable price, the new car will also have a 6-seater version and a 7-seat version to choose from, and the seat layout is more flexible.
Nowadays, there are many players in the medium and large MPV market, and the compact MPV market is not very hot due to the small space. The mid-size MPV in the middle is a good choice in terms of space size, overall configuration and price. At present, there are not too many products in this field, and there will still be good benefits in this market segment and serve consumers well.
The new car has upgraded its appearance and configuration, and the biggest highlight is the upgrade of 192-line lidar, which will have more powerful intelligent driving capabilities. The new car is positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, with 5 and 6 seats to choose from, and the power will remain unchanged, with a 1.5-liter extended range power.
In terms of appearance, the grille at the lower end of the front of the AITO M7 Ultra has been cancelled, which looks more concise and more in line with the identity of a new energy vehicle. The upper part of the front of the car continues the current styling, equipped with a continuous LED light strip and a light-up AITO LOGO, and the new car will also add an interstellar blue colorway. In addition, the AITO M7 Ultra will be equipped with the same 192-line lidar as the M9, which has a longer detection capability and will make the vehicle’s intelligent driving function more powerful with Huawei’s ADS 2.0 system.
From the side, the new car is equipped with newly designed two-tone 7-spoke wheels, which further add to the sense of style. In addition, the new car is equipped with chrome trim strips on the window frames and front fenders, which is visually more layered than the current model. At the rear, the new car continues the design of the current model and is equipped with continuous taillights. The charging port is located on the left side of the vehicle, with fast and slow charging ports to choose from, and the fuel filler port is located on the right side of the vehicle.
In terms of interior, the new car as a whole continues the current design, will add a red tea orange color, equipped with a 10.25-inch curved full LCD instrument panel and a 15.6-inch 2K HDR central control screen, the car machine adopts HarmonyOS intelligent cockpit system, and also has a HUD head-up display and wireless mobile phone charging, and the rear MagLink will be adapted to the 13.2-inch OLED large screen.
In addition, the new car will be upgraded with a new Star Ring Diffuser + Spatial Audio System, which can not only bring a better in-car audio and video entertainment experience, but also a very exquisite interior decoration of the Star Ring Diffuser itself. In addition, the new car will be upgraded with Shuyun seats and a two-seater beach chair mode, while the six-seater model will be equipped with zero-gravity seats as standard.
In terms of power, the new car continues to use the range extender power system of the current model, equipped with a 1.5T range extender, with a maximum power of 112 kilowatts, with two powers: single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive, with a maximum power of 200 kilowatts and 330 kilowatts respectively, and an acceleration of 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds. Depending on the power and configuration version, the CLTC pure electric range of the car is 210-240km, and the comprehensive range is 1250-1300km. In addition, the chassis of the new car has been upgraded with CDC continuous variable damping dampers, which can be linked with ADS preview to bring better comfort and handling experience in different road conditions, and its elk test speed is 75.5km/h.
The new car is positioned as a medium and large SUV and will be officially launched on May 31, and reservations have been opened, with a pre-sale price of 298,000 yuan, and reservations can be enjoyed from 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan.
The main change in the appearance of the new car is that the front face adopts a closed grille design, and the visual effect of the front is more concise, which is also more in line with the identity of new energy vehicles. The new car will also be available in an interstellar blue colourway and a number of new wheels. In addition, the front of the car is equipped with a continuous LED light strip and an illuminated AITO LOGO. At the rear, the design remains the same as the current model, with continuous taillights.
In terms of interior, the new car as a whole also continues the design of the current model, equipped with a 10.25-inch curved full LCD instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch 2K HDR central control screen, the car is equipped with a HarmonyOS intelligent cockpit system, and also has a HUD head-up display function. The new car still retains the current crystal shift knob, which looks very sophisticated.
The power and range information of the new version of the M7 has not yet been officially announced, and it is expected to continue the powertrain of the current model. For reference, the M7 is equipped with a 1.5-liter range extender with a maximum power of 112 kilowatts, while the electric drive system is available in two power layouts, single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive, with a maximum power of 200 kilowatts and 330 kilowatts, respectively, and the car’s CLTC pure electric range is 200-240 kilometers depending on the power and configuration version.
The new car is positioned as a mid-size sedan, with a 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid power and a CLTC all-electric range of 126 km. In addition, deliveries of the new vehicle will officially start on May 20, and the high-speed NOA will be launched in the fourth quarter.
The Lynkco & Co 07 EM-P is based on the CMA Evo architecture, and in terms of appearance, the new car’s headlight cluster adopts a pair of “h”-shaped “Dawn Light” LED daytime running lights, and the lower part is a through-type headlight cluster, with high and low beams on both sides, and LED light strips in the middle, which looks very recognizable overall. The overall shape of the front of the car is relatively rounded, and the lower bracket is equipped with large air intakes, which are connected to the deflectors on both sides, giving it a sporty look.
From the side, the ABC pillars and roof are designed in black, which lowers the visual center of gravity of the vehicle. The new car is equipped with hidden door handles, and the wheels are designed in black and white for a cool look. At the rear, the new car adopts the current popular through-type taillights, with four rectangular protrusions in the middle, which further enhances the recognition. At the rear, there is a black spoiler and a large black rear bumper, which reflects a nice sporty atmosphere. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4827/1900/1480mm, and the wheelbase is 2843mm.
Inside, the new car is equipped with a rectangular 12.3-inch full-LCD instrument cluster and a 15.4-inch central control screen with ultra-narrow bezel design and 2.5K resolution, and is equipped with the LYNK Flyme Auto Meizu car computer system. The steering wheel has a two-tone design with an oval metal decoration in the middle, and the overall shape is very avant-garde. The lower part of the center console is equipped with a wireless charging pad for mobile phones, and there are two cup holders under the cover plate at the rear. In addition, the new car is also equipped with the Dragon Eagle One chip, and has a 92-inch unbounded AR-HUD and AR real-world navigation.
In addition, the new car will also be equipped with Nappa leather seats, and the front and rear seats will support heating, massage and ventilation, with three massage pressures and seven massage modes to choose from. It is worth mentioning that the new car will also be the first to use the Lynk & Co Co Pad, which officially says that it has functions such as controllable cars, entertainment, and care. The new car is also equipped with a Harman/Kardon audio system with 23 speakers.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine + motor, with a maximum engine power of 163 horsepower, a comprehensive system power of 381 horsepower, and the transmission system is matched with a 3-speed DHT gearbox. The battery has a capacity of 18.99 kWh, and the CLTC pure electric range is 126 km, and it can achieve 30%-80% fast charging in 27 minutes. For more information on the new car’s dynamics and handling, click on the video below.
We learned from relevant sources that BYD’s new mid-size car, the Qin L, is expected to be launched on May 28. With the launch of this car in the future, it will form a two-car pattern together with Qin PLUS to meet the needs of different users. It is worth mentioning that the starting price of the new car may be more than 120,000 yuan in the future.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the “new national tide dragon face aesthetics”, and the large front grille is supplemented by dot matrix elements to decorate, and the visual effect is outstanding. At the same time, the headlight cluster is narrow and sharp, which is highly integrated with the luminous “dragon whisker” raised above. The integrated design not only makes the dragon face more three-dimensional, but also amplifies the horizontal visual effect of the front face.
From the side of the body, the waistline runs from the front fenders to the rear doors, making the body more slender, and the concave rib line under the door creates a three-dimensional cutting effect, highlighting the sense of power of the vehicle. At the same time, it adopts a slip-back design, presenting a “low-lying down” posture and being more youthful.
At the rear, the wider rear shoulder wrap-around design not only echoes the front face, but also adds to the muscular feel of the body silhouette. At the same time, the car adopts a through-type taillight shape, inspired by Chinese knots, and is fully recognizable. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4830/1900/1495mm, and the wheelbase is 2790mm. As a comparison, the body size of the current Qin PLUS model on sale is 4765/1837/1495mm, and the wheelbase is 2718mm, which can be said that the Qin L is larger than the Qin PLUS as a whole.
In terms of interior, the interior design of Qin L is inspired by Chinese landscape painting, and the agility of oriental landscapes is integrated with modern technology to create a high-style “landscape painting cockpit”. Specifically, the new car uses a built-in large-size LCD instrument cluster with a signature rotatable central control screen, which makes this car look very technological. At the same time, the addition of a new style of three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and wireless mobile phone charging to meet the needs of current users.
Echoing the exterior, Chinese knot elements are also widely used in the interior design of Qin L, the central armrest area, the new BYD Heart crystal ball head shift lever with a facet design, with a unique shape, and core functions such as start, gear shift, and driving mode are integrated around the crystal gear lever for easy daily control.
In terms of power, according to the previous declaration information, the new car will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor, and has BYD’s fifth-generation DM-i hybrid technology. The maximum power of the engine is 74 kW and the maximum power of the motor is 160 kW. The new car is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery from Zhengzhou Fodi, which is available in 15.874 kWh and 10.08 kWh for consumers to choose from, corresponding to a WLTC pure electric range of 90 km and 60 km respectively.
The cumulative orders of the Ideal L6 have exceeded 30,000 units in the 16 days since its launch. The third order for 10,000 units took only 4 days. Users who order before 24:00 on May 5 can enjoy a limited-time first sale worth 20,000 yuan. Including an optional fund worth 10,000 yuan, which can be used to choose a special edition paint color and 21-inch wheels, a home charging pile and installation services worth 5,000 yuan, and a deposit of 5,000 yuan directly deducted 10,000 yuan. The Ideal L6 was officially launched on April 18, with a total of 2 models and a price of 249,800-279,800 yuan.
In terms of rights and interests, Li Auto also provided relevant data, of which 38% of users choose special edition colors (89% of users choose small elephant gray special edition cold light paint), 65% of users choose 21-inch wheels (55% users choose black and gray two-color wheels).
In terms of appearance, the Ideal L6 continues the family design style, although it looks very similar to the L7, but the details are still very different. First of all, this time the L6 uses an integrated floating design star ring daytime running lights, which is the first model of Ideal to adopt an integrated design, and you can see the star ring lights extending to the rear of the yellow lights on both sides. At the same time, the L6 has updated the lower dual-lens light cluster, separating the high beam from the low beam independently, and combining the driver assistance lights with the turn signal. At the same time, compared with the L7, the lower grille of the front bumper has been reduced to reduce the drag coefficient and the trim strip has been eliminated, and the ideal L6 has a drag coefficient of 0.269Cd, which is lower than the 0.298Cd of the M7.
On the side of the body, the Ideal L6 shortens the front and rear overhangs, the D-pillar is adjusted forward, and the slip-back feeling of the roof is enhanced, which makes the new car more sporty. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the Ideal L6 are 4925/1960/1735mm, and the wheelbase is 2920mm, compared with the Ideal L7, the length of the car is shortened by 125mm, the wheelbase is reduced by 85mm, the width is 35mm less, and the height is 15mm lower. The Ideal L6 is equipped with 20-inch low-drag wheels as standard.
The rear of the vehicle is still a through-type taillight, three-dimensional design, and the tail shape is more three-dimensional. The difference with the L7 is that the L6 license plate is still at the bumper, and the entire tailgate size is not small. The position of the reflective strips on both sides of the bumper has also been adjusted. This time, the ideal L6 also added a new color scheme of baby elephant gray.
In terms of interior, it is exactly the same as the ideal L7, with a four-screen layout, including a touchable display on the steering wheel, a high-definition HUD, a central control screen and a passenger screen, of which the central control screen and the passenger screen are 15.7-inch 3K screens, the core is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip as standard, providing 5G network, the audio system is equipped with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and the Max version is equipped with the same platinum audio as the ideal MEGA, and the same PSS speaker as the Mercedes-Benz Berlin Sound, and has 19 speakers. The new car also has a voice assistant with the ability of the large model Mind GPT, and it can even be a teacher who accompanies the growth of children. The steering wheel is heated as standard and upholstered in Nappa leather.
The new car adopts a marine aesthetic design and will face a market of 200,000 yuan in the future. The Hiace 07EV is the first model of BYD’s new Hiace IP, and in the future, the Hiace will integrate the SUV model as the Hiace IP and the sedan model as the Seal IP, forming a twin star strategy. At the same time, the car will be launched on May 10.
In terms of appearance, the BYD Hiace 07EV is based on the previous Ocean X concept car, which further strengthens the family style of the Ocean series models. The shape of the whole vehicle is fashionable, and in the upper part of the X shape of the front face, the bold line cutting makes the entire front face more three-dimensional. The Hiace 07EV adopts a floating headlight design called Haiyue Double U, and the decoration of the lamp body and the outer boomerang shape together form the form of the letter C, and the daytime running lights are lit in turn to be full of ceremony.
The side of the body also adopts a double waistline design, and the dynamic lines outline the elegant fastback silhouette of the Hiace 07EV. At the intersection of the D-pillar, the roof and the rear spoiler, the lines are cut to form the X-shape, which echoes the overall style. The tail shape of the Hiace 07EV is full, and the dynamic taillights run through the sea and sky are a highlight of the tail, and the parameterized distribution of point light sources progresses from large to small, showing a certain sense of science and technology.
In terms of interior, Hiace 07EV uses a variety of materials to interpret various forms of marine elements, the soft area accounts for more than 80% of the interior area of the vehicle, and the curve of the upper part of the instrument panel extending to both sides outlines the enveloping shape of “suspended wings”. The new car features a flat-bottomed four-spoke sports steering wheel, a finely crafted crystal gear lever that incorporates aluminium processing techniques for a mechanical feel, and a button around it that integrates common functions such as start, emergency warning lights, automatic parking, and air conditioning.
In terms of configuration, the Hiace 07EV’s ambient lighting provides 128 colors, and the waterfall ambient lighting on the door panel and the floating light inside the glass panel of the instrument panel can match the rhythm of music. The new car is also equipped with a 12-speaker Dynaudio audio, a three-scent fragrance system, a 220V on-board power supply, as well as karaoke, a panoramic canopy (with a glass area of 2.1 square meters), water wipers, NFC key, AR-HUD (with a projection area of up to 50 inches) and other configurations. In addition, the car is equipped with 11 airbags, direct tire pressure monitoring system, driver monitoring assistance and other configurations as standard. In terms of intelligent equipment, the car is equipped with the DiLink 100, a high-end version of the intelligent cockpit, and the DiPilot 100, a high-end intelligent driving assistance system of the Eye of the Gods. Among them, DiLink 100 brings a variety of entry methods, ONE ID and AR HUD, full-scene intelligent voice with four-tone recognition, parallel windows and other functions. In terms of DiPilot 100, the new Hiace 07EV has up to 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 millimeter-wave radars, and 11 cameras, with full-scene intelligent driving, seven intelligent reminder functions, lane keeping, emergency braking and other functions.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4830/1925/1620mm, and the wheelbase is 2930mm. In terms of power, referring to the previous declaration information, it is expected that the car will be provided in three power forms, of which the two-wheel drive version will provide 230kW and 170kW motors respectively, and the four-wheel drive version will have a maximum power of 160kW and 230kW respectively. In addition, the Hiace 07EV adopts the CTB vehicle safety architecture, with a front double wishbone and a rear five-link independent suspension.
The new car is only available in exclusive exterior and interior colors. It is reported that the new car will be based on the 800V platform architecture, with a maximum power of 788 horsepower of dual motors, and the official positioning of the Zeekrypton 009 Glorious Edition as a “four-seat ultra-luxury flagship”, focusing on the field of four-seat luxury travel. In terms of range, the CLTC pure electric range can reach 702km. Deliveries of the new model will begin on May 19.
In terms of appearance, the Extreme Krypton 009 Glorious Edition still continues the current very sci-fi exterior design, with a dark style front face, the longitudinal trim of the middle grille has also been replaced with an all-black design, and chrome trim strips have been added to the lower part of the front and the side of the body. In addition, the new car is equipped with a lidar on the roof.
From the side of the body, the most eye-catching thing is the new wheel shape it uses, the style is more similar to the “big pie” wheels of Rolls-Royce and Maybach, and the polished design echoes the metal chrome plating on the top, and the vehicle is full of aura. The rear styling remains the same as that of the regular model, with continuous taillights. The difference is that the ZEEKR logo on the rear of the car has been changed to gold, and the right side is also equipped with a gold “009 Radiance” logo. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the car are 5217/2024/1812mm, and the wheelbase is 3205mm. In terms of wheels, the new car is equipped with 20-inch forged suspended wheels.
In terms of interior, ZEEKR 009 Brilliance will adopt a large four-seat layout, with a 43-inch large screen audio-visual entertainment system in the rear, equipped with ZEEKR OS 6.0 system inside, and support up to 64 App permanent in the background. In addition, the cockpit and the passenger compartment can be completely separated, creating a more private and exclusive space experience for rear passengers. In detail, the seat belts, embroidery on the headrests and leather stitching on the upholstery are all finished in gold. At the same time, the interior is also matched with metal chrome and wood grain trim to create a luxurious but not greasy atmosphere.
The new car has a lidar, and the detection distance of low-light environments is up to 200 meters. Not only that, the new car is also equipped with satellite communication technology, two-way satellite messaging, two-way satellite talk. In order to protect the storage of valuables, there are 2 electronic safes in the car, and you can set the password separately. For the user’s privacy, the new car supports the setting of privacy mode, which can achieve one-click do not disturb, and at the same time creates a non-private mode, Bluetooth connection and other functions can achieve non-personal connection to avoid personal information leakage. In addition, with the help of LC privacy dimming glass, its shading rate can reach 99.5%, and the ultraviolet blocking rate can reach 99.9%.
In terms of power, the new car will be built on an 800V platform architecture, equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with a maximum power of 270kW (367 horsepower) for the front motor and a maximum power of 310kW (421 horsepower) for the rear motor, with a total power of 788 horsepower and a top speed of 230km/h. In terms of range, the CLTC pure electric range can reach 702km. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km in 3.9 seconds.
For charging, the charging time from 10% to 80% is 11.5 minutes. This time, ZEEKR released the pole charge V3 charging pile, with a peak power of 800kW for a single gun, a maximum output voltage of 1000V, and a maximum output current of 800A. According to the plan, by the end of 2024, the total number of pole charging piles will exceed 5,000, and ZEEKR will also launch 1515 convenient electricity, that is, to find piles in 15 minutes and charge them in 15 minutes.
