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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.

In March 2024, Chery Group sold 214,770 vehicles, up 18.3% year-on-year, with new energy vehicles accounting for 62,210 units, a 125.4% increase. In the first quarter, the group's cumulative sales reached 620,025 units, up 17.1% year-on-year, setting a new quarterly record. By brand, Chery sold 118,955 units; JETOUR sold 54,020 units; EXEED sold 7,618 units; iCAR sold 7,016 units; and AITO sold 10,005 units.

On March 28, 2025, Hyundai Motor Group introduced its new mobility software brand Pleos at the Pleos 25 developer conference in Seoul. Pleos is an end-to-end software platform that integrates high-performance chips, vehicle operating systems, infotainment systems (Pleos Connect), cloud infrastructure, fleet management, and mobility and logistics optimization solutions. The platform supports smart mobility functions such as autonomous driving, vehicle connectivity, real-time data analysis, and optimized route planning. Pleos Connect is set to launch in Q2 2026 and will be applied to more than 20 million vehicles by 2030.