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Added on the 26/05/2023 15:03:38 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Electrification continues at BMW Group Plant Leipzig: Four months after launching production of the combustion-engined MINI Countryman, the all-electric version is now rolling off the lines at Leipzig as well. After phasing out production of the BMW i3, the birthplace of electric mobility at the BMW Group has welcomed another fully electric car to its range. It now manufactures four models with three drive types by two brands, all on a single production line: the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (including the plug-in hybrid version), the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and the MINI Countryman in both its fully electric and combustion-powered versions.The MINI Countryman Electric represents a major step in the MINI brand’s transition to full electrification by 2030 and combines an electrified go-kart feel with zero local emissions mobility. It comes in two fully electric variants: the Countryman E and the more powerful all-wheel Countryman SE ALL4.
BYD (Build Your Dreams), a specialist in electric cars and one of the world's largest manufacturers of plug-in vehicles, with more than 5.7 million units on the road, now has it available in its network of official dealers, present in Andalusia, Canary Islands. , Catalonia, Madrid and Valencia, the new 100% electric BYD DOLPHIN. This C-segment passenger car combines a distinctive design with great versatility, agility and complete standard equipment, along with the revolutionary technology for 100% electric vehicles developed entirely by BYD.In addition to its technology, the new BYD DOLPHIN stands out for its great price/product ratio, allowing electric mobility to be affordable for a greater number of drivers. In its Comfort version, which has a power of 150 kW (204 HP) and a 60.4 kWh battery, with which it has a range of 427 km in the combined cycle and 565 in the urban cycle (WLTP3), it is Now on sale for 35,690 euros, which is reduced to 32,690 euros with the promotional campaign scheduled until December 31, 2023 and 24,480 euros1 for those who adhere to the MOVES III Plan, including the brand's contribution. BYD also offers the possibility of advancing the MOVES III plan aid to the customer without interest in case of financing the vehicle.The new BYD DOLPHIN offers in its standard equipment elements such as automatic emergency braking, rear collision warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, 360º camera, traffic sign recognition, electric and heated front seats or vegan leather upholstery among others.
On Monday, Tesla stock climbed as much as 5%. Business Insider reports that Tesla's market capitalization is north of $700 billion. Elon Musk's company exceeded its production target of 500,000 vehicles last year. The company has fallen just short of 500,000 deliveries. "So proud of the Tesla team for achieving this major milestone!" Musk tweeted about the news. Tesla's stock price soared by more than 740% in 2020.
On Monday, Tesla's stock hit a record high. The increase comes amid a report from Reuters that Tesla gained approval from China to sell its Model Y SUV in the country. Tesla has built up its manufacturing capabilities in Shanghai to produce the Model Y SUV. The company already sells its Model 3 in the country. Business Insider reports the company sold 13,000 vehicles in the country last month.