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Volvo EX60 Spied: SPA3 EV Platform Debut, 700 km+ Range, Launch Set for Jan 26, 2026
Spy images of the Volvo EX60 show familiar Thor’s Hammer headlights and vertical taillights. Built on the new SPA3 EV architecture, the SUV will offer single- or dual-motor layouts with over 700 km CLTC range, debuting on January 26, 2026.
Nissan to Stage Twin World Premieres at Japan Mobility Show 2025: Next-Gen Elgrand & Updated Ariya Lead EV Charge
On October 29 Nissan will world-premiere the all-new fourth-generation Elgrand—its first large minivan with 3rd-gen e-POWER—and the refreshed Ariya EV featuring Google-based infotainment, V2L and Japan-specific suspension at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The stand will also host the 3rd-gen Leaf, Europe-bound Micra EV, China-market N7, the Season 11 Formula E title-winning car, a Serena-based autonomous mobility prototype starting Yokohama pilots in November, plus interactive V2H/V2L energy-management demos, highlighting the company’s electrified, customer-centric future under the Re:Nissan plan.
Changan CS75 PRO Launches from 75,900 yuan after incentives with 5-/7-seat options
On 17 Oct Changan released the 2025 CS75 PRO compact SUV in six trims. List price spans 97,900–118,900 yuan, but cash and trade-in incentives drop entry cost to 75,900–96,900 yuan. A 1.5-T turbo petrol drives both 5- and 7-seat variants, while parametric grille and split headlamps refresh the CS family look, positioning the model as a value play in China’s sub-100k SUV segment.
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Smart #5 EHD PHEV Launches Oct 28 with 252 km EV Range, Pre-sale from 189 900 yuan
Smart will debut the #5 EHD plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV on Oct 28. Retaining the capsule-themed design, the 4 705 mm-long model offers a 2 900 mm wheelbase and a cockpit with 10.3" digital cluster plus 25.6" AR-HUD. A 1.5-T PHEV pairs with either 20 kWh or 41.46 kWh batteries for up to 252 km CLTC electric range. Pre-sales start at 189 900 yuan, targeting premium electrified crossover buyers.
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Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 Long-Range & Leopard 8 Five-Seat Debut Oct 20 with up to 200 km EV Range
On Oct 20 Fang Cheng Bao launches the Leopard 5 long-range and Leopard 8 five-seat variants. The 5 gets a 47.8 kWh pack for 200 km CLTC EV range, five new colors and brown interior, in four trim levels. The 8 swaps third row for zero-gravity captain chairs with leg rests and adds mineral-green paint, keeping its 2.0-T PHEV/680 hp e-motor powertrain and 1 200 km total range. The move targets premium electrified off-road demand around 400 k yuan.
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Baojun Huajing S Listed: 31/41.9 kWh Batteries, Up to 175 km EV Range, HUAWEI ADS 4 & HarmonySpace 5 Standard
The ministry’s latest tax-exemption list reveals the Baojun Huajing S PHEV with 31kWh and 41.9kWh LFP packs, delivering 130-175km CLTC electric range. Built on the Wuling-Huawei “Tianyu” L architecture, the 5,235mm-long flagship SUV features a 3,105mm wheelbase and comes standard with HUAWEI ADS 4 (vision-only), HarmonySpace 5 cockpit and CAS 4.0 collision avoidance; launch expected Q4 2025.