Xiaomi has been a big surprise in the Chinese EV market. The cell phone company quickly launched some of the hottest and most desirable EVs. Sleek cars that excited enthusiasts and attracted crowds. However, rather than sticking with what was working, they shifted strategy with the new Sky Nomad EREV … [continued]
On my recent trip to Munich for the launch of the XPENG L03, I was able to test VLA 2.0 technology again and gain insight into how it will perform in Europe. I have previously written about the price and the design details of the L03. In this article, I … [continued]
This is the second part of a detailed look at the design the new XPENG L03. Before reading this, I recommend reading Part 1. There has been a lot of discussion about rear cargo space. By the standard of liquid volume up to the top of the rear seat back, … [continued]
While we have written about the XPENG L03 before, looking at a vehicle on screens and spec sheets only tells you so much. What really sets vehicles apart is the execution. The fit and finish, material feel, and design details. The following video shows my first impressions through the fog … [continued]
I recently had a candid conversation about Chinese EVs and their implications with my friends Kim Java and Rich Benoit of Rich Rebuilds while we were all in Munich for the XPENG L03 launch. Don’t let some of the YouTube antics for entertainment value fool you. These are very smart … [continued]
Last week, I was invited to the launch of the XPENG L03 in Munich. As we have already written several articles about the L03 (MONA L03 in China) on CleanTechnica, I didn’t want to just repeat information or paraphrase the press release. Overall, the L03 seems somewhat simple on the … [continued]
A camouflaged XPENG MONA was recently seen testing its VLA 2.0 intelligent driving system in Munich ahead of its European launch this week. In context, the vehicle seems to fit well for European roads and attracted some attention. While XPENG said they would release their intelligent driving system shortly after … [continued]
In a recent article in CleanTechnica, David Waterworth looked at the Sealion 7 in Australia. A few days later, media reported that the Sealion 7 had been quietly discontinued in China. Looking closer, BYD’s mainstream models in overseas markets are now clearly diverging from their offerings at home, with a … [continued]
When looking at the new MONA L03, which recently went on presale, it struck me that this might be the closest competitor to the base RWD Model Y. The car better fits the more premium priced Tesla, despite being positioned a class below XPENG’s G6 in their lineup. Over the … [continued]
Last week, CleanTechnica showed a preview of the stunning new BYD Seal 08. Looking at the pictures and specifications released at the time, it seemed like an impressive flagship sedan for BYD’s Ocean lineup. With the launch of the Seal 08 this week, we now have more details, and the … [continued]
