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BYD is intensifying competition among plug-in hybrids in Germany, primarily through steep discounts on top of already aggressive list prices. A recent market analysis shows that while leading PHEVs receive average discounts of just under 20%, two BYD models are well above that level. At the same time, political pressure is growing to consider EU tariffs on plug-in hybrids built in China.
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Nissan is bringing forward the launch of the Rogue e-Power, with the new hybrid SUV now set to hit the market in November. Nissan is using a series-hybrid system in which the wheels are driven exclusively by electric motors. For buyers, that means an EV-like experience without plugging in, along with a fuel-economy target on par with the leading hybrids.
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BYD has unveiled the new Mako in Brazil, a midsize plug-in hybrid pickup based on the Song Plus platform. Initially, it will be imported from China, with production later set to begin at BYD’s plant in Bahia. The technical highlight is BYD’s fifth-generation DM powertrain, combined with practical pickup features.
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Lamborghini is changing course with the Lanzador: the brand’s first all-electric production model, as originally announced, will instead become a plug-in hybrid. According to CEO Stephan Winkelmann, customers have responded positively to the decision, with 2030 now considered the most realistic launch date.
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BYD’s off-road subsidiary Fang Cheng Bao has given the massive Ti 9 plug-in SUV its live debut in China, featuring a 66.5 kWh LFP Blade 2.0 battery and 310 km of electric range. The most intriguing feature is its “Flash Charging,” which takes the battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. Whether and when such a package will come to Europe remains uncertain, but the underlying technology is a clear indication of what to expect from future BYD and Denza models.
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Changan moves extremely quickly in China when it comes to development and update cycles, but it is deliberately slowing down its launch in Germany. The reason has less to do with the car itself than with the system behind it: service, parts, workshops, the partner network and training all need to work properly first.