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The Range Rover Electric is under development, featuring a 117kWh battery pack developed in-house by Jaguar Land Rover. The battery consists of 344 prismatic cells within an 800-volt architecture. The SUV will also include single-pedal driving mode, Terrain Response system, and ThermAssist thermal management to reduce energy consumption by up to 40%. The chassis and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD) system are being optimized for authentic Range Rover handling and improved traction on low-grip surfaces.

On April 28, the State Council Information Office held a press conference where Vice Chairman Zhao Chenxin of the National Development and Reform Commission and others introduced policies for stable employment and economic development. Zhao announced the establishment of a childcare subsidy system, creation of special relending tools, support for service consumption and elderly care industries, and implementation of a consumption boost action plan, including targeted increase of vehicle quotas for key groups in cities with purchase restrictions.

In Q1 2025, new EU car registrations declined by 1.9% year-on-year, with a slight 0.2% drop in March 2025. Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew by 23.9%, capturing 15.2% of the market share. Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) increased by 20.7%, accounting for 35.5% of the market. Traditional fuel vehicles saw a decline, with gasoline car registrations down 20.6% and diesel cars down 27.1%, resulting in market shares of 28.7% and 9.5% respectively.

The European Union has revised its additional tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with brands such as Tesla experiencing a decrease in rates. Tesla's tariff rate has been reduced from 20.8% to 7.8%, and Geely's rate has also seen a reduction. This adjustment could influence the competitiveness of Chinese electric vehicles in the European market. China has welcomed the EU's decision and expressed its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue and consultation.

On May 8, the 20th day of IM L6’s pre-sales, its core technology provider, HYVIA, publicly revealed the technical details of the “Morpheus Instant Light” liquid crystal dimming film for the first time. In 2022, due to frequent high-temperature weather, the sun protection and heat insulation issues of panoramic sunroofs sparked complaints from car owners, leading BYD to promise free sunshades for its entire series of vehicles. Despite this, the market penetration rate of panoramic sunroofs continues to rise, expected to exceed 21% by 2025. To address sun protection and heat insulation, the industry has tried various technologies, but these have been limited by the lack of unified standards and high costs. The standard configuration of dimming sunroofs in the IM L6 marks the shift of this technology from an optional feature to a standard one. HYVIA’s President and CTO, Li Min, predicts that liquid crystal dimming sunroofs will become a standard feature in cars in the future, replacing the current configuration of “large sunroofs” + “sunshades.”

At the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow, Zeekr introduced the Zeekr 009 Executive version for the local market, priced at RM310,000. This entry-level model features a single-motor front-wheel-drive configuration with 340PS and 373Nm of torque, achieving 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 210km/h. It has a battery capacity of 116kWh, offering a WLTP-rated range of 604km, and supports 150kW DC fast charging and 11kW AC slow charging. The Executive version is equipped with a three-row, seven-seat layout and electronic air suspension, similar to the RM349,800 Luxury version, but lacks electronic self-closing doors and features manual steering wheel adjustment instead of electric. Note that the RM310,000 price is an early bird offer for the first 500 customers, with the official price to be announced later.