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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.”

Mercedes-Benz has signed a new agreement with lidar supplier Luminar to jointly develop the next generation of lidar products. This collaboration marks a shift from Mercedes-Benz purchasing existing Luminar sensors to co-developing new ones. Luminar’s new Halo lidar sensor, which is smaller and more efficient, has secured its first deal. The partnership aims to integrate this technology into Mercedes-Benz vehicles for mass production. Previously, Mercedes-Benz planned to integrate Luminar’s Iris lidar around 2025, but this plan has been shelved in favor of the Halo lidar development agreement, with an expected launch in 2026. However, this deal does not guarantee a final supply agreement. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz is working with multiple lidar suppliers, including Valeo, and has chosen Hesai Technology as its global supplier to reduce costs and ensure mass production capabilities.