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The US remains the second largest market for EU vehicle exports, accounting for 22% of the EU's export market in 2024. German automakers are the largest suppliers to the US, with exports amounting to €32.71 billion, representing 64.27% of EU exports to the US. Although the US electric vehicle market is relatively small, it is growing rapidly, with BEV and PHEV sales reaching approximately 100GWh in 2024. European automakers have a significant manufacturing presence in the US, creating numerous jobs.

Leapmotor Chairman Zhu Jiangming revealed the company's future product plans at the C16 user sharing session. In the second quarter of 2026, Leapmotor will launch a flagship MPV based on the D platform, positioned as a luxury model with an estimated price of around 200,000-300,000 yuan, alongside a full-size SUV. In 2025, Leapmotor will focus on expanding its B series, including the B10 pure electric SUV, B01 pure electric sedan, and an entry-level hatchback, the B05. Existing models are also expected to be refreshed in 2025.

Baojun Xiangjing is set to begin pre-sales on April 7, offering both battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) options. The mid-large car features a modern design with a closed grille and triple-point LED daytime running lights for the BEV version, and a connected headlight and grille with a lightning-shaped LED DRL and Through type light strip for the PHEV version. The vehicle measures 5005/1900/1505 (PHEV) 1490 (BEV) mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2900 mm. The interior includes a full digital instrument panel and a large center console screen, with a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel. The Xiangjing will be equipped with Baojun’s Lingmu 3.0 intelligent driving system, featuring urban navigation assistance and full-speed AEB, powered by a Qualcomm SA8650 chip with 200TOPS of computing power. The BEV version has a peak motor power of 186kW and a top speed of 170km/h, with a lithium iron phosphate battery. The PHEV version features a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 105kW.

Changan Automobile launched the Deepal Hunter K50, the world’s first Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) pickup truck, at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. Priced at 1,099,000 baht (approximately RM142,900), the K50 features dual electric motors with a combined output of 272 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7.9 seconds. Equipped with a 31.18 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, it offers an NEDC-rated electric range of 131 km, supported by a 2.0T diesel engine for a total range of up to 900 km. The vehicle also supports up to 41 kW of DC fast charging and a 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function.

BYD achieved a record-breaking sales performance in Q1 2025, with a cumulative sales volume of 1,000,804 new energy vehicles, marking a 59.81% year-on-year increase. In March alone, the company sold 377,420 units, up 23.1% year-on-year. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) accounted for 58% of total sales, reaching 569,710 units, a 76% year-on-year growth, while battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) sold 416,388 units, up 39%. In terms of overseas exports, BYD shipped 72,723 units in March, up 90% year-on-year and 9% month-on-month, marking its best export month ever. BYD is expected to deliver around 5.5 million units in 2025.

In March 2025, FAW-Volkswagen sold 154,000 vehicles, with fuel vehicle sales up 1.4% year-on-year. The Volkswagen brand sold 87,000 units, increasing its market share by 1.1 percentage points; Audi sold 56,000 units, maintaining its leading position in the domestic luxury fuel vehicle market; and Jetta sold 11,000 units, with its market coverage increasing by 0.3 percentage points. The new Teramont L was launched, featuring innovations in intelligent driving and smart cockpit. The three brands also refreshed their service models to build a full-lifecycle service system. Moving forward, FAW-Volkswagen will introduce the CMP electric platform and CEA electronic architecture to accelerate its smart-electric transformation.