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2025 Audi Q6L e-tron

The Chinese market is important for all car manufacturers, including Audi, which will, at Auto China: April 25 to May 4, 2024, present fully electric cars intended primarily for the demands of Chinese customers. Among them will be the Audi Q5 e-tron RS and Q6L e-tron, as well as the Audi SQ6, which will make its debut on the Chinese market.

“The Chinese market is central to the transformation of the Audi brand into a leading global provider of premium electric mobility. With the opening of the new factory in Changchun, locally developed electric models, and state-of-the-art digital technology tailored to users’ requirements, we are putting our plan for continued success into action,” said Audi CEO Gernot Döllner.

With the Q6L e-tron, Audi announces the arrival of a new PPE platform in China, on which Audi will produce its three versions of the Audi Q6 e-tron and Audi A6 e-tron until the end of 2024. The cars will be produced at the Audi FAW NEV in Changchun, which is the first Audi plant to do just that. Pre-series production at the new plant has already begun.

Source: Audi

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2025 Denza Z9 GT

At the end of March, the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD announced that it had produced seven million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company announced on its official website and social network Weibo that the 7 millionth NEV was the Denza N7 SUV, their premium brand car created as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. In a few days (April 25), a new all-electric model will arrive on the market as a competitor to the Porsche Taycan, the Denza Z9 GT.

The Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,500 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. This means that it is about 130 mm longer than the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and 53 mm wider, but also slightly higher. It is powered by three electric motors, one on the front axle (312 hp) and two on the rear axle (2 x 327 hp), with a total power of 966 hp (720 kW). The car weighs 2,875 kg, which is more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUVs, and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph).

At first glance, the front of the car is characterized by angular headlights, a sculpted bumper with large openings and dramatic creases across the hood. The bold look continues with a profile with rims designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, flat door handles and creases. At the rear, LED taillights, a roof spoiler and a secondary spoiler that extends from the trunk lid set the Z9 GT apart from the competition.

Battery specifications are still unknown, but it is certain that BYD’s Blade design will be used. We will have more information on April 25, when the premiere of this model will take place.

Source: Denza

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2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

At the beginning of March, Maserati presented its new powerful sports convertible that combines tradition and innovation, raw engineering and Italian elegance, the GranCabrio. Now it is launching the first luxury electric convertible, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore.

The GranCabrio Folgore is the Italian manufacturer’s third electric car that shares an 800-volt system with its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore. Also, the GranCabrio Folgore will be powered by three electric motors with a total power of more than 1,200 hp (895 kW). However, power is limited to “just” 762 hp (568 kW) and 996 lb-ft (1,350 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the 2,340-kilogram heavy car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). If the driver wants more power (up to 830 hp/619 kW) he can achieve it with the MaxBoost option.

The car comes with all-wheel drive as standard, while RWD is available as an option. There is also an option to send power to only one of the rear wheels, which is similar to an electronically controlled differential. It should be noted that drivers will be able to choose between four drive modes: Max Range, GT, Sport and Corsa.

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is equipped with a 92.5 kWh battery pack located in the floor that ensures a range of 445 km, with a single charge. Thanks to the 270-kilowatt fast chargers, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

The first deliveries are expected by the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, and each car will cost around 190,000 euros.

Source: Maserati

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2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore