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Thursday, Volkswagen officially announces that it has started production of the new ID.4 model. The electric SUV ID.4 offers over 500km of autonomy (without mentioning the battery capacity) and will be available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The official presentation of the electric car is scheduled for September. The electric SUV ID.4 is produced in Germany at the Zwickau plant, and on this occasion the manufacturer published a video material informing about the production process.

The Chinese start-up electric car start-up based in Shanghai, Aiways starts pre-selling its first fully-electric SUV, the U5, in Germany. Aiways sells the U5 in Germany exclusively through direct sales together with its partner Euronics. You can choose between the equipment variants Standard for 37,990 euros and Premium for 40,990 euros (gross prices, so the net price for both variants is below the 40,000 euro). Both variants with 63 kWh battery capacity and 150 kW (204 PS) electric motor are fully eligible for 9,480 euros environmental bonus.

Skoda has released the first official sketches with Enyaq IV, its electric SUV that will be unveiled on September 1 in Prague. This model marks the beginning of a new era for the Czech brand. SKODA Enyaq IV based on the modular electrification platform (MEB) of the Volkswagen Group is progressive, expressive and dynamic. The new SKODA ENYAQ iV will be available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, three battery packs, and five power levels.

The president of ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) publishes that they will enter the electricity market with Izera, which is the first electric car brand in this country. The first models will be a hatchback and an SUV. This is a project developed following a partnership between four major local players in the energy area. The name was inspired by the Jizera Mountains, which lie on the Polish-Czech border, and the Jizera River, which spills into the Elbe. The brand name, therefore, refers to cross-border cooperation with international partners.

Nissan has released the first images and information about the new Ariya electric SUV. The Japanese model will be available in Europe in five versions. The maximum range announced by Nissan will be up to 500 kilometres, while the performance version will have two electric motors with 394 hp.

According to a new media report from France, the 100% electric compact SUV planned by Renault for 2021 based on the new e-platform CMF-EV could have the model name Zandar. Other Renault E-SUVs are also prepared. In the report by "Caradisiac" the size of a Renault Captur is discussed, the maximum range should be over 500 kilometres. It is also mentioned that there should be different battery sizes, for the smaller version there is talk of around 300 kilometres.

The Opel Mokka-e electric compact SUV is powered by a 100 kW / 136 hp electric engine, the maximum torque is 260 Newton meters. The battery has a capacity of 50 kWh. The standard range in the "normal" driving mode is 322 kilometres according to the WLTP cycle.

The Opel Mokka-e electric compact SUV is powered by a 100 kW / 136 hp electric engine, the maximum torque is 260 Newton meters. The battery has a capacity of 50 kWh. The standard range in the "normal" driving mode is 322 kilometres according to the WLTP cycle.

The Spanish factories have adapted to manufacture electric cars with the aim of exporting it to the whole world. Currently, there are 4 electric cars that are manufactured in the plants of Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and the PSA group. They range from commercial and family vehicles to utility vehicles and SUVs. These are its main features: 1. Mercedes-Benz EQV. This 6-seater family minivan is the electric variant of the V-Class. Manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria, has a power of 204 hp. Production of the e-Vito Tourer will start in July.

The Skoda Enyaq iV, the first electric SUV of the Czech brand, will be built on the MEB platform (the same as Volkswagen ID.3) and will arrive on the market in 2021. Before this date, the Czech company will continue the cycle of tests on prototypes. Skoda has planned over two million kilometers that will be covered on tracks of different natures and thousands of hours in fatigue tests and climatic chambers. Skoda Enyaq's tests will take place in the five continents, where both cold climates and the scorching heat of the desert are expected.

The Mustang Mach-E electric SUV can charge an average of 119 km at just 10 minutes when using an IONITY charging station. In contrast to the data simulated tests, the actual test shows that the Mustang Mach-E achieved on average 26 km (almost 30%) better reach than previously estimated in the more traditionalistic simulation tests. The tests were performed on a Mustang Mach-E Long Range RWD with a range of up to 600 kilometres.

The Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD plans to launch in Europe in 2020. In addition to a 100% electric SUV, commercial vehicles with an electric drive are also planned. BYD has been active in Europe for some time now with electrically powered buses for public transport. In the passenger car area, the all-electric compact crossover BYD e6 was used for a number of attempts by various importers. However, large quantities were not achieved with the e6, which is mainly used as a taxi in China. BYD Europe, based in the Netherlands, is planning a centrally guided market entry for 2020.

The production version of the BMW iX3 electric SUV is unintentionally revealed through the first two official photos. It was on the Instagram account of a "scott26_unofficial" that the two photos appeared. The true name of the author and his source is unknown, but these photos seem to be authentic. The BMW iX3 appears here in its standard clothes, very close to the concept car presented at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show. The photo leak does not mention any features.

A new electric SUV is coming from the USA. Triton Model H develops 1,500 hp and promises an electric range of 1,100 km. Triton is a newcomer to the automotive world, being a subsidiary of the Triton-Solar company and dealing with the production of solar modules and batteries.

The Chinese electric car startup Aiways will accept pre-orders from European customers for its fully electric SUV U5 from the end of August. Aiways plans to announce the European pre-sale markets and the required down payment later. The notice speaks of a "small deposit" to reserve the car in pre-sale, so it will probably be in the four-digit range. In Europe, the Aiways models are only available as direct sales, not through traditional car dealerships and dealers. Euronics will also organize test drives with the U5 through its branches.

Mazda has won the Red Dot design awards for both the Mazda CX-30 and the electric Mazda MX-30. This prize is awarded to product design that is considered innovative and visionary.

Porsche Macan GTS has 380 horsepower (15 more than before) and 520 Newton-meters (+20), coming from the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6.

The manufacturer revealed the specifications and showed the design of the new Kia Sorento. The fourth-generation crossover was created on a completely new architecture, which will be equipped with a hybrid powertrain and will provide more space and comfort for passengers, as well as improved handling. Kia will be exhibiting the new generation of the Sorento SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. In the South Korean market, the model will be available for pre-order in the coming days. The fourth-generation Kia Sorento will be the first crossover SUV of the brand, created on a completely new platform.

Based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, the Skoda Enyaq will be the first 100% electric SUV of the Czech brand. The "E", located at the beginning of the name, refers to electric mobility while the "Q" at the end creates a connection with the family of Czech brand SUV models, such as the Kodiaq, the Karoq and the Kamiq, whose Names are derived from the language of the Inuit who live in northern Canada and Greenland.

Because SUVs are no longer utility vehicles, Audi has decided to offer such a model with a petrol V8 engine and performance similar to those of sports cars.

Citroën has presented the new C5 Aircross Hybrid, which is offered from 40,390 euros in Germany. The Citroën C5 Aircross is the largest and most ambitious SUV from Citroën. The plug-in hybrid offers a system output of 165 kW, to which the electric motor contributes 80 kW.

Audi will launch later this year the e-tron 50 quattro, a new version of the electric SUV which will have a power of 313 hp. Its 71 kWh battery will provide a range of more than 300 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. For now, there is no confirmed price, although the manufacturer says that it will be less than 70,000 euros. For a few months, it is known that Audi is preparing new sports versions of the e-tron. The best known is the Audi e-tron Sportback.

Jaguar I-Pace Sky Edition. A commercial edition of the British electric car that arrives on the market with the Performance Pack and an interesting offer price. Jaguar was the first brand in Europe to enter the 100% electric premium SUV segment. The Jaguar I-Pace Sky Edition arrives to give a boost to sales with a good compromise between price and equipment. The list of current competitors has increased since its launch, so the customer has more electric cars to choose from. The electric cars have a low market share compared to other vehicles, but it is a technology that is clearly booming.

Peugeot has just updated the ranks of its SUV range with the presentation of the new Peugeot 2008. In addition to gasoline and diesel mechanics, it will be the brand's first SUV to receive a 100% electric propulsion system. This new electric SUV will be manufactured at the Vigo plant in Spain and will reach the market at the end of 2019. It also takes a step forward in technology and security. On an aesthetic level, the design of the new Peugeot 2008 keeps a certain relationship with the recently presented 208, with attractive and distinctive lines.

Renault Captur is official although for the price we will have to wait for a new announcement. The E-TECH plug-in hybrid engine will be the basis for 12 electrified models in the near future.

Meet the next premium crossover SUV on the arena of the automotive world. The German brand presented a completely new model - Mercedes-Benz GLB. The new model is located between GLA and GLC.

BMW X5 M50i and BMW X7 M50i receive the new 530hp V8 engine equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Both models benefit from the BMW xDrive integral traction system and suspension technology developed with the support of BMW M GmbH.

The new Ford Explorer Sport comes this year with the advanced projected fuel economy among gasoline-engine-powered, high-performance SUVs. Ford Explorer Sport

Until a few months ago, Rivian was unknown to the general public. Headquartered in Michigan, the Michigan-based company was first established in 2009 but was not acknowledged until last November's Los Angeles Motor Show, when it introduced the Rivian R1S and R1T, both electric vehicles. The first is a 750 hp electric SUV reminiscent of the Tesla Model X. But the surprise came with the R1T, because it's the first electric pickup on the market. A typical American car, with its big size and power, but with no combustion engine, and that makes it unique in its kind.

Fisker revealed the first images of an electric SUV that will compete with the recently unveiled Tesla Model Y. The Fisker electric crossover SUV will be equipped with two electric motors (one on each axis) and a battery pack with a capacity of over 80 kilowatt-hours, which expands the range of mileage to 300 miles on a single charge. The car will have a removable or retractable roof section that will allow you to enjoy open-top rides without compromising the structural integrity of the body. The price of the car in the United States will be under 40 thousand dollars.