Volkswagen

Volkswagen ID.7 will replace the German carmakers 50-years old sedan Passat globally. It is an all-electric model based on the VW&#8217;s MEB platform. ID.7 will be the second global EV that Volkswagen sell all over the world, after the electric SUV <a href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-4-pro-s-awd">ID.4</a>. 
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Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX are the first electric coupe vehicles that the German carmaker unveiled. ID.5 is based on Volkswagen&#8217;s latest modular EV platform called MEB. It is the coupe version of the electric SUV <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-4-pro-s-awd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VW ID.4</a>. Coupe-style EV will be offered in three versions; ID.5 Pro, ID.5 Pro Performance, the sportier version ID.5 GTX.
ID.5 Pro and Pro Performance come with a single-motor setup that produces up to 204 HP, 310 Nm of torque. On the other hand, ID.5 GTX has an all-wheel-drive system with dual electric motors. GTX version can produce 299 HP and 472 Nm torque. All versions of the ID.5 are equipped with a 77-kWh battery pack. VW ID.5 production will start at German automaker&#8217;s Zwickau factory in Germany.
<h2>VW ID.5 Videos</h2>
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CUPRA

Cupra Born is the first electric vehicle that Seat’s sub-brand will be launching later in the 2021. It is a fully electric hatchback packed with an 82-kWh battery. Cupra Born will be one of the first performance-oriented EV that use the Volkswagen Group’s EV-dedicated modular platform called MEB.
There are three version of this car: Born 45, Born 58, and Born 77. These numbers point out the useable battery capacity. Motor power also vary between these versions. It is being manufactured in Germany at the same factory VW ID.3 and ID.4 are assembled. Cupra Born will be available starting from November 2021 and it will be sold in most of the European countries.
<h2>Performance</h2>
Cupra Born 45 comes with a 150 HP, 310 Nm torque front wheel drive electric motor. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds. Born 58 is much faster with its 7.3 seconds acceleration performance, as it offers 204 horsepower.
Cupra Born 77 will be the highest on the range coming in 2022. It can produce up to 231 HP and reach 0-100 km/h in 6,6 with boost mode. Other technical details of this variant will be announced later.
<h2>Design and Features</h2>
Cupra Born is the sportier version of the VW ID.3, front and back bumpers of the vehicle look very aggressive. On the C-pillar, there are matte black patterns on the C-pillar.
Door panels are half hard plastic and half microfiber material. Dashboard, on the other hand, is soft to the touch and looks very cool. Unlike exterior, interior of the Cupra Born does resemble VW ID.3 a lot. Center display and digital gauge cluster look very similar.
There are lots of capacitive buttons inside the vehicle, as the latest Volkswagen cars also have. That’s not very practical for a performance car, especially the buttons on the steering wheel are prone to accidental touches.
Sports seats look wonderful, and colors used on the interior stuff are really fascinating to look at. The Born is a comfortable car as much as a hatchback can be, and there is enough space for passengers in the back to enjoy the instant torque of this small electric vehicle.
There are USB ports and also wireless charging pad for the mobile devices. The 12-inch infotainment system offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly. You can enjoy the contents from your smartphone with the Beats audio system, as well.
<h2>Range and Charging</h2>
Cupra Born will offer three battery pack options: 45 kWh, 58 kWh, 77 kWh. Ranges according to WLTP cycle are 349 km, 421 km, and 548 km, respectively.
Electric hatchback supports 100 kW DC charging, %0 to %80 in 31-35 minutes. Born 77 will probably be able charged at 125 kW rates. Base model Born 45 only supports 7.2 kW AC plugs, Born 58 and 77 does include an 11 kW on-board AC charger, bringing the full charge time to a little over 6 hours.

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Chinese electric vehicle brands are a top priority at Licarco because the EV market has become increasingly dominated by pure electric Chinese cars. Last year, China sold more EVs than the rest of the world. BYD, NIO, ORA, and Geely are some of the biggest Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
Even though China has been producing millions of EVs for years, American drivers wouldn&#8217;t be able to buy one. It&#8217;s because vehicles made in China are subjected to a %27.5 import tariff in the US. Due to heavy taxation, Chinese brands had not prioritized the US auto market in their global plans. But that&#8217;s changing quickly, as more and more Chinese EV marques are expanding their reach towards western markets, including United States.
In this article, we gathered a list of Chinese EV brands and their expansion plans. We will update this post when an announcement is made regarding any Chinese EV maker&#8217;s global expansion.
<h2>Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands&#8217; Global Expansion Plans</h2>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=byd">BYD</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Sells Only E-Buses</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=nio">NIO</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Czech Republic</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">NIO Will Enter US Market in 2025</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany(?), First European showroom in 2023</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Geely Will Sell Zeekr EVs in Europe Starting in 2023</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Planning to Enter European Market in 2023</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Already on sale in Norway. Voyah will enter Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, and Israel markets in 2023.</td>
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<h2>Leapmotor</h2>
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Leapmotor, an emerging EV brand backed by Dahua Technology, has plans to enter the European market in 2023. The brand officials confirmed that Leapmotor would open showrooms in Europe. To finance its globalization plans, Hangzhou-based carmaker filed its first IPO that worths around $1.5bn at Hong Kong Exchange.
The brand has already started to sell electric vehicles in Turkey and Israel, starting with the compact hatchback called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-t03" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor T03</a>. The first EV to be showcased in Europe will probably be the electric sedan C01. With its sleek design, cell-to-chassis technology, and impressive performance figures, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-c01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor C01</a> will attract a lot of customers.
<h2>BYD</h2>
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BYD first entered Norway with the full-size electric SUV called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-tang-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tang EV</a>. Over the next months, China&#8217;s biggest EV manufacturer will start selling vehicles all over the world. BYD EVs are already available in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. European countries where BYD will start operations before the end of 2022 are the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden.
BYD will export these three electric vehicle models to Old Continent; compact electric SUV <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/byd-atto-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Atto 3</a>, electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-han-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Han EV</a>, and BYD Tang EV. India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam will also be subject to BYD&#8217;s global expansion, as official statements confirmed.
Unfortunately, BYD has no plans to enter the American market yet. But there is a possibility of Chinese EV maker using its new premium brand, which reportedly will deliver a $145K+ luxury EV to the market, to attract customers from United States.
<h2>NIO</h2>
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NIO is one of the first Chinese automakers, which officially confirms its entry into the US market. NIO-branded EVs will be on sale in the US starting in 2025. Large-size SUV ES8 is currently being tested on US roads. There is no official timeline for the US launch, though.
Chinese EV marque will also start selling EVs in Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The next move on the global plans is to enter more European markets such as Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. NIO is hoping to sell electric vehicles in 25 countries by 2025.
<h2>Xpeng</h2>
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In February 2022, Xpeng opened its first showroom in Stockholm, Sweden. Guangzhou-based company will start selling EVs in Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden before the year ends. The company&#8217;s first offering will be the mid-range electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p5-600p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P5</a>.
Xpeng expects half of its electric vehicle sales in 2025 to come from outside of China. Europe is its first choice but customers from the US will eventually get a taste of Xpeng&#8217;s popular cars in the near future. Chinese brand signed a dealership agreement with a Turkish company to sell EVs in Turkey as well. The first vehicle to be put on sale in Turkey will be <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p7-4wd-high-performance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P7</a>.
<h2>Zeekr</h2>
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Geely is a global automotive group. There are brands under the Geely Group that sell vehicles all over the world. Zeekr will be joining those brands next year by entering the European market. EV-only brand will make it official in early 2023, as Zeekr announced.
Zeekr has only one model on sale called Zeekr 001, but it has plans to launch a total of seven EVs by 2025. Its 2025 sales goal in Europe is 100,000 vehicles. There is no word whether Zeekr will sell EVs in Scandinavia, western/or eastern Europe. Follow us for more details.
<h2>ORA</h2>
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Great Wall Motors (GWM) has officially entered the United Kingdom and Germany with its EV-only brand ORA. GWM introduced the first vehicles to be put on sale in Europe earlier this year. <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/ora-cat-64-kwh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ORA Cat/Funky Cat</a> is the first one for the western market.
The company appoints Emil Frey to distribute vehicles starting in Germany. That is not the first time GWM to choose Germany for its global expansion. Chinese automaker&#8217;s battery division SVOLT opened a battery plant in Germany as well. Recently SVOLT announced its second investment worth €2.0bn, which would enable them to produce lithium-ion battery cells directly in the country.
<h2>Li Auto</h2>
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Li Auto is relatively late to the EV party, as their first choice of vehicle type is extended-range electric vehicles (EREV). BT The company will launch its first pure-electric model sometime next year. There are also plans for a possible production site in Europe.
Beijing-based automaker will be looking for partnerships to start selling EVs in Europe as soon as next year. No official info regarding which countries will get to buy Li Auto EREVs yet.
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Tesla vehicles are famous for their in-car entertainment experience. There are a bunch of games available for drivers to enjoy while charging their vehicles or spending some time inside the car. You can even use a game controller for better experience. A couple of games will also require you to connect a controller to play.
In this article, we created a guide to help you easily connect your Xbox controller to your Tesla Model 3/Y.
<h2>A Complete Guide to Connecting an Xbox Controller to Tesla Model 3/Y</h2>
If you want to play games with an Xbox controller on your Tesla, use a data cable (not a charge-only USB cable that lacks the data transfer function) to plug your controller into your Tesla Model 3/Y&#8217;s main screen via the USB-C ports in the center console or the USB-A port in the glove box. If you prefer a wireless connection, or your controller cannot be connected to your Tesla via cable, just follow our guide down below.
Step 1. Buy a wireless adapter/dongle for pairing your Xbox controller. <a href="https://amzn.to/3HCaTTv">8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3jyyigK">MAYFLASH Magic NS 2</a> are two of the most popular choices.
Step 2. Plug the wireless adapter into your Tesla via USB data ports. Use a USB-A to USB-C adapter if necessary. Please be aware that newer Model 3/Y vehicles don&#8217;t have USB data ports in the center console. You will need to use the USB-A port inside the glove compartment.
Step 3. Put your wireless adapter into pairing mode. 8Bitdo&#8217;s pairing button is on the bottom, whereas the Magic NS&#8217;s pairing mode can be activated by pressing the black button on the side until the light goes green and blinks fast.
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Step 4. In order to put your controller into pairing mode, first press the Xbox button for one second until it lights up. Then, press and hold the circular pair button located on the back of the controller for three seconds.
Step 5. Once the wireless adapter and Xbox controller ared paired up, the lights on both of these devices will stop blinking. You will see a notification message on your Tesla&#8217;s screen that confirms the pairing.
Enjoy your games!
<h3>My Tesla says the Xbox controller is disconnected. How can I fix it?</h3>
Your wireless adapter might lose the connection between your Tesla and the Xbox controller. You just need to unplug the adapter and plug it into the car again. The controller will be paired with your car in a few seconds. If you experience this issue often, you might need to contact your seller and ask about the wireless adapter&#8217;s firmware update status. Sometimes a small update could fix these disconnection problems.
<h3>Can I connect all Xbox controllers to my Tesla?</h3>
There are numerous reports on people using Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Series X controllers both wirelessly and wired to play games on their Teslas. But some of these controllers are not supported by all wireless dongles on the market. You need to thoroughly research before buying an adapter.
Credit: The hero image of the article is from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUiqd8HpmOk">Mark Brown&#8217;s Youtube video</a>.

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How to Connect an Xbox Controller to Tesla Model 3/Y? | Complete Guide

Regenerative braking technology is a bliss for the efficiency of <a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars">all-electric vehicles</a>. But it takes time to get used to this helpful feature. Sometimes it gets annoying or makes no sense on some occasions. There is an option to turn it off, but things get complicated with <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-cars-have-been-sold">Tesla vehicles</a>. Let us explain.
If you want to turn off regenerative braking on your Tesla, you probably won&#8217;t find any disabling option in the menu. Because turning off regenerative braking is not possible on a Tesla. It is also impossible to adjust the regen on Tesla vehicles built since Q2 2020. Tesla Model S/3/X/Y vehicles built before that date can still be able to offer adjustments. You just need to navigate through the main screen and go to Driving, then change the &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; to &#8216;Low&#8217; for reducing the level of regenerative braking.
Newer Tesla vehicles come with standard level regen as default. There is no &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; adjustment option anymore. So, why wouldn&#8217;t Tesla allow its drivers to adjust regenerative braking? The main reason is that the vehicle range is heavily affected by not being able to recuperate the energy you otherwise lost to heat, etc by pressing the brake pedal. Other automakers agree with Tesla as well. According to <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://electrek.co/2018/08/08/audi-e-tron-quattro-electric-suv-range-regen-braking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audi</a>, regenerative braking can extend the range by up to 30% on average. Soon, every new electric vehicle on the market will probably remove the option to adjust regenerative braking for the sake of efficiency.
<h2>How to Adjust Regenerative Braking on Tesla Model Y/3 and Model S/X?</h2>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-32384" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tesla-regen-braking-options-e1603823866425-1024x576.webp" alt="" width="750" height="422" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tesla-regen-braking-options-e1603823866425-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tesla-regen-braking-options-e1603823866425-300x169.webp 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tesla-regen-braking-options-e1603823866425-768x432.webp 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tesla-regen-braking-options-e1603823866425.webp 1088w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
If you drive a Tesla vehicle built before Q2 2022, your car&#8217;s main screen comes with an option to adjust regenerative braking. You just need to go to settings, then select the &#8216;Driving&#8217; menu from the left and change the &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; option to &#8216;Low&#8217; for partially turning off the regen.
You won&#8217;t be able to turn off this feature. There is, however, a way to heavily limit the effects of regen braking. Here&#8217;s how:
<h3>Why Does Regenerative Braking Limited on My Tesla?</h3>
If you live in a cold area or your battery is fully charged, your Tesla vehicle would warn you about the regenerative braking is being limited. That&#8217;s because the battery is unable to receive the energy from the regen system and the battery&#8217;s management system temporarily turns off the regenerative braking feature. It might take up to half an hour for your vehicle to recover from that. In order to reduce the negative effects of this limitation, you can enable an extra feature for automatically applying the brake pedals instead of regen braking. Just go to Controls &gt; Pedals &amp; Steering, then turn on the &#8216;Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited&#8217; option.
<h3>Does Regenerative Braking Work on Icy/Snowy Roads?</h3>
Not being able to turn off regenerative braking might sound dangerous on icy/snowy roads, but Tesla has a solution for this. In 2022, Tesla adjusted the traction control software of its vehicles and added a hidden snow mode. Its main function is to better handle regen braking adjustments on icy roads and snow. Take a look at the video down below for more detail.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Tesla Model 3 LR Snow Mode demo and explanation" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ENFTsOsHxcs" width="850" height="475" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen">﻿</iframe>
<h4>References</h4>
1. Tesla Model Y Owner&#8217;s Manual &#8211; https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-3DFFB071-C0F6-474D-8A45-17BE1A006365.html
2. Tesla Motors Club &#8211; https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/regenerative-braking-chnged.244377/
3. Tesla mysteriously removes regenerative braking strength option in new cars &#8211; https://electrek.co/2020/10/27/tesla-removes-regenerative-braking-strenght-option-new-cars/

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How to Turn Off Regenerative Braking on a Tesla?

Leapmotor

Israel has become one of the most EV-friendly countries in the Middle East. Regular ICE vehicles are subject to high taxation (up to 83 percent, including purchase tax and VAT), while there is only a 10 percent tax on fully-electric models in Israel. Auto-importers are exploiting the unbalance between two kinds of cars, and the first brands to benefit from this are, of course, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/best-chinese-ev-manufacturers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers</a>.
People in Israel are not only facing heft taxation when buying a vehicle, but they also have to burden 62 percent taxation when filling up their tanks. Thus, low tax levels on electric car purchases and tax-free electricity give this country no other option than to adopt EVs.
We realized the rising popularity of EVs in Israel and prepared a list of budget-friendly Chinese electric vehicles in order to help our visitors from Israel easily compare affordable EV options.
<h2>Budget-Friendly Chinese EVs in Israel Ranked (2022H2)</h2>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-t03">Leapmotor T03</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA (~125,000 NIS)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/geometry-c-400km">Geometry C</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">139,900 NIS (~$40,775)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-mg-zs-ev">2022 MG ZS EV</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">144,500 NIS (~$42,115)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/seres-3">SERES 3</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">144,900 NIS (~$42,232)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/byd-atto-3">BYD Atto 3</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">156,500 NIS (~$45,613)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">159,900 NIS (~$46,604)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/skywell-et5">Skywell ET5 Luxury</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">194,900 NIS (~$56,805)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Maxus Euniq 6</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">198,300 NIS (~$57,796)</td>
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The price informations we published here are coming from manufacturers&#8217; official statements. Please keep in mind that the EV purchase tax in Israel will be increased to 20 percent in 2023, and 35 percent in 2024. These prices are going up next year, and much higher a year after that.
<h3>Leapmotor T03</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6042" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1024x704.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="516" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-300x206.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-768x528.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1568x1078.jpg 1568w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Leapmotor T03 is a small-size electric hatchback first hit the market in May 2020. It is the second EV that Dahua-backed EV start-up built and launched. T03 comes with a 41-kWh battery pack, which is enough to give this small EV a range of 403 kilometers, according to <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/ev-range-tests-explained-comparison-between-epa-ratings-wltp-nedc-and-cltc">CLTC test cycle</a>.
Chinese company recently announced that Leapmotor T03 has passed the European Union&#8217;s Whole Vehicle Type Approval and it is ready to be sold in EU. Leapmotor also officially confirmed its entry into the Israeli market with the very same model. First batch of T03 are on their way to Israel. The official pricing of the electric hatchback will be announced by Leapmotor&#8217;s partner in Israel called Metro Motor.
Leapmotor T03 Israel Price: Not Official (~125,000 NIS)
<h3>Geometry C</h3>
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Geely&#8217;s affordable EV-only brand Geometry is very popular in Israel. In fact, according to the official registration data, Geometry C is the best-selling EV in Israel this year. It holds a whopping share of 22 percent of the country&#8217;s EV market. It is all thanks to Geometry C&#8217;s affordable price and its features that satisfy Israeli customers.
Geometry&#8217;s first SUV comes with a 150 kW single motor drivetrain option, a 53-kWh battery pack, and a CLTC range of 400 kilometers. This electric SUV is so light (~1,5 tons) that it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Geometry C Israel Price: 139,900 NIS
<h3>2022 MG ZS EV</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6489" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
MG ZS EV is one of the most affordable EV options in Europe. It is also considerably cheap in Israel. The standard range version (320 KM) is starting from 144K shekels. It has a 156 HP/114 kW front-wheel-drive motor and supports up to 76 kW DC charging.
2022 MG ZS EV Israel Price: 144,500 NIS
<h3>SERES 3</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-692" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-1024x610.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="447" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-300x179.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-768x457.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Dongfeng Motor has partnered up with Huawei to globalize its SERES-branded electric vehicles. Israel is one of the first places they went to sell EVs. The first vehicle made into the country is an electric crossover called SERES 3. It offers up to 405 kilometers of range when fully charged. It&#8217;s not particularly powerful as the new MG ZS EV with a 119 kW front motor, but it has a large boot compared to other options.
SERES 3 Israel Price: 144,900 NIS
<h3>BYD Atto 3</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-19852" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1024x608.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="445" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-300x178.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-768x456.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1536x911.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-2048x1215.jpg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1568x930.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
BYD Atto 3 is the newest option on our list that went on sale in Israel. It is known as 2022 BYD Yuan Plus in China. This electric SUV is based on BYD&#8217;s next-gen e-Platform 3.0 modular vehicle architecture. Atto 3 comes with a powerful 204 HP electric motor, 60.48-kWh battery, 150 kW DC charging support, and a reasonable price tag.
BYD Atto 3 Israel Price: 156,500 NIS
<h3>JAC e-JS4</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-22276" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1024x683.webp" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-300x200.webp 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-768x512.webp 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1568x1046.webp 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
JAC e-JS4 is being produced by China&#8217;s one of the largest automotive groups called JAC Motors. It is a fully electric compact SUV. Sehol E40X is the name of this vehicle&#8217;s Chinese version. It is also a single motor EV, which uses a 150 HP front unit. The battery capacity is 55-kWh and a range of 420 kilometers is possible when the battery is full.
JAC e-JS4 Israel Price: 139,900 NIS
<h3>Skywell ET5</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7021" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1024x623.jpeg" alt="Skywell ET5" width="750" height="456" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1024x623.jpeg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-768x467.jpeg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1536x934.jpeg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-2048x1246.jpeg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1568x954.jpeg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Skywell is very new to passenger vehicles, but its experience in buses, commercial, and heavy-duty electric vehicles is unquestionable. Skywell ET5 is their first passenger EV. It is a large-size fully electric vehicle with a 72-kWh battery pack supplied by <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/farasis-unveils-super-pouch-battery-cell-400-km-range-in-10-minutes">Farasis Energy</a>. ET5 is not a cheap car, but the large interior might justify the high price for some customers.
Skywell ET5 Israel Price: 194,900 NIS
<h3>Maxus Euniq 6</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-22279 size-large" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-1024x622.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="456" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-300x182.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-768x466.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382.jpg 1416w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Maxus Euniq 6 Israel Price: 198,300 NIS

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9 Affordable Chinese EVs Available in Israel

Audi

<ul>
<li>The Q6 e-tron, an electric SUV that will sit between the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron models, has been confirmed by Audi as a new model.</li>
<li>It will utilize the 800-volt electrical architecture of the new PPE platform from the Volkswagen Group.</li>
<li>The Q6 e-tron is expected to make its debut later this year and arrive in the United States in 2025.</li>
</ul>
A new model of Audi&#8217;s electric SUV series, the Q6 E-tron, has been formally announced. This SUV, which sits between the Q4 and Q8 E-tron models, will be built on the Volkswagen Group&#8217;s cutting-edge PPE platform and include an 800-volt electrical architecture. The Q6 E-tron is predicted to launch later this year and be offered as a 2025 model in the United States.
The Q6 E-tron, a brand-new electric model, will soon be added to Audi&#8217;s growing lineup of electric cars. The Q6 E-tron, which sits between the Q4 E-tron and the newly renamed Q8 E-tron EV SUVs, will be offered as a traditional SUV and a sloped-back Sportback, just like its brother models.
The new model&#8217;s design may be seen in recently made public official photos of a camouflaged Q6 prototype undergoing winter testing. Also, Audi has released some preliminary details on its 800-volt electrical design and PPE platform, which will enable quicker charging processes. The Q6 E-tron will compete against other electric SUVs like the Lexus RZ, Cadillac Lyriq, and Genesis Electrified GV70 thanks to its planned standard dual-motor AWD system and Quattro moniker. The PPE electric platform, which will be used in subsequent vehicles, including the Audi A6 E-tron, will also be debuted with the new car by the Volkswagen Group. The Q6 E-tron is expected to be on sale in the upcoming months, despite there being no set release date.
<h2>Audi Moves Fast On The Way To Become A Sustainable Automobile Manufacturer</h2>
The standard dual-motor all-wheel-drive system for the Q6 E-tron is expected to employ the Quattro moniker, which Audi uses for all of its AWD vehicles. The vehicle will go up against other electric SUVs including the Lexus RZ, Cadillac Lyriq, and Genesis Electrified GV70. The Q6 E-tron is expected to launch in the upcoming months, despite the lack of an official release date. The E-SUV is likely to be offered in the US as of 2025.
As Audi continues forward with its plan to become a carbon-neutral carmaker by 2050, the Q6 E-tron will be a crucial addition to its portfolio of electric vehicles. The Q6 E-tron is a sporty and technologically cutting-edge SUV that aims to appeal to drivers who care about the environment but still want performance, luxury, and flair.
Audi announced in May 2021 that it will phase out internal combustion engines by 2026 and go entirely electrified by 2033. The E-tron GT, Audi&#8217;s new flagship electric SUV, was recently introduced. It is positioned as the company&#8217;s flagship electric vehicle and offers a combination of elegance, performance, and sustainability.
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Volkswagen made a mess with the first steps of its electrification plan. Herbert Diess, former VW CEO paid the price with his job last year. Now there is a new man in charge, who happens to admire the German carmaker&#8217;s popular model series. After revamping the EV software project, Volkswagen&#8217;s new boss Oliver Blume now officially confirmed that his firm&#8217;s global models, such as Tiguan, will get an all-electric variant.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended a works council meeting yesterday at Volkswagen&#8217;s headquarters in Wolfsburg. The exciting part is VW&#8217;s announcement regarding the electric Tiguan.
A spokesperson confirmed the Tiguan EV, which will probably be called ID. Tiguan, will enter production at the Wolfsburg factory in 2026. It will most likely be an ID.4 replacement. So, we expect a similarly sized and priced electric SUV.
The new Tiguan will be based on the German automaker&#8217;s recently updated EV-dedicated platform called MEB-Plus. This new modular architecture will be able to work with low-cost <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/lithium-ion-battery-cell-types-lfp-nmc-cells-explained" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LFP batteries</a>. Thanks to new battery options, Volkswagen will not only make cheaper EVs but also build models with more than 700 kilometers of range. ID. Tiguan could offer that much range and also support 200-kW DC charging, according to rumors.
<h2>Fully Electric Golf is Coming Back</h2>
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The second good news is about electric Golf. It originally entered the market in 2014, then six years later discontinued after the ID.3&#8217;s highly-anticipated launch. VW&#8217;s Oliver Blume rumoredly made the product team ditch ID.2 plans for a new Golf EV. Now it is hopefully back in the game with a new name: ID. Golf.
Blume acknowledges that Golf is an icon and it should be brought into the electric age. For the purpose of doing that, the VW team has completely redesigned the ID.2. It will be based on the same platform as the electric Tiguan, which is called MEB-Plus. 
Rumors suggest that the first concept named as ID. Life will debut this March. The production of the next-gen e-Golf will hopefully start in 2025. After launching ID. Tiguan and ID. Golf, the next step of Volkswagen&#8217;s electrification plan is to build its flagship EV codenamed Trinity. Customers will have to wait for a couple of more years for Germany&#8217;s so-called &#8216;Tesla killer&#8217;.

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Skoda officially confirms that its most popular vehicle will go electric. Development of the fully-electric Octavia is underway, according to CEO Klaus Zellmer&#8217;s statement published by <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/all-electric-octavia-being-developed-skoda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Autocar</a>.
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Octavia is the best-selling model of the Czech firm and it will definitely be around after Europe&#8217;s ICE car sales ban in 2035. Skoda aims to generate 70 percent of its profit from fully-electric vehicles by 2030. Octavia will be one of those vehicles. But Zellmer didn&#8217;t rule out the possibility of another generation of ICE and plug-in hybrid Octavia models for some yet-to-be electrified markets.
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://licarco.com/skoda-enyaq-iv-80" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enyaq iV</a> and <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://licarco.com/skoda-enyaq-coupe-rs-iv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enyaq Coupe iV</a> are the first next-gen EVs Skoda launched into the market. Over the next four years, the European carmaker will launch five more vehicles including the electric Octavia. C-segment sedan will use Volkswagen&#8217;s new electric-only platform called SSP, unlike MEB-based Enyaq iV and other VW Group EVs.
<h2>Electric Fabia and 7-seater Vision 7S are also coming soon</h2>
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Alongside the electric Octavia, the Czech firm will launch a mini-SUV, which is going to replace the current generation B-segment hatchback Fabia. There will also be a 7-seater large-size SUV that will be based on Skoda&#8217;s recently announced concept called Vision 7S. Skoda will cover almost every category of the EV market by releasing a crossover SUV and an urban EV by 2026. These vehicles will look more rugged, just like the automaker&#8217;s new design language shown in the form of an SUV concept earlier this month.
Specs-wise, there is nothing official to report right now. But it is clear that Skoda wants us to take a clue from the Vision 7S concept, which has an 89-kWh battery pack, 600+ kilometers of WLTP range, and 200 kW DC charging support. Electric Octavia will most likely be one of the most competitive C-sedan with this configuration.
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<h2>The Scout is coming back for the US Market</h2>
VW is one of the world&#8217;s largest car manufacturers, but its share in the US market is relatively small. The plan of bringing the Scout back as an electric off-road brand is to win over the US auto market, where trucks and SUVs are highly demanded. This is the first time that Volkswagen has created a distinct brand focused on the US.
The teaser images of the Scout&#8216;s forthcoming pick-up truck and SUV are recently released. They both feature clean, boxy proportions, chunky off-road tires, and a raised ground clearance. Both vehicles don’t have a traditional powertrain and it enabled very short overhangs, except for the pick-up which has an extended load bay.
For the Scout, Volkswagen will not use the MEB electric architecture which establishes the company’s electric ID range. Alternatively, they will use a new technical platform concept for the offroad EVs of its new brand.
The new lineup of the Scout will be designed entirely for US customers and the price tag will possibly be around $40,000 which is lower than its rivals like Ford F150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado. The German manufacturer claims that the prototypes will be released next year, and the first Scouts will be ready in 2026.
<h2>Volkswagen to invest $1 billion into its new brand</h2>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-10616 size-large" src="https://apidb.voll-stack.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1976-international-scout-1024x576.jpg" alt="1976 International Scout II Terra Diesel" width="750" height="422" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1976-international-scout-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1976-international-scout-300x169.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1976-international-scout-768x432.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1976-international-scout-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1976-international-scout-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1976-international-scout.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
The Scout was first introduced in 1961 by International Harvester as a small, two-door SUV which was produced to be a rival to Jeep. The Scout and second-generation Scout II were produced in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as two-door trucks with a removable hardtop. Production stopped in 1980, and VW acquired the rights to the brand when it bought Navistar International in 2020. (Navistar was created in 1985 when International Harvester went out of business.
Volkswagen is set to invest $1 billion into the new Scout brand. The investments will probably include building a new manufacturing plant and hiring a whole new pile of US-based executives. The company may also seek outside financing for the project, with the possibility of listing the subsidiary on the public markets once it’s up and running.
Nevertheless, the German manufacturer will have to deal with the global supply chain problem, battery material shortages, and high inflation in the coming years. Herbert Diess, the CEO, recently stated that the company has already been sold out on all EVs both in Europe and the US for the year. It means that people hoping to buy an EV from the VW group may have to wait till 2023 because the company is still trying to solve the chip shortage and production issues due to COVID restrictions in China.

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Volkswagen lately announced plans to expand the MEB ( German: Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten; English: modular electric-drive toolkit) platform&#8217;s reachable range to 700 km (435 miles). This is likely to have an effect on future products that have yet to be released, but it may also expand the range of existing models, either as a self-contained upgrade or as part of a future facelift for the <a href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-3-pro-performance/">ID.3</a>, <a href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-4-pro-s-awd/">ID.4</a>, and <a href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-5-gtx/">ID.5</a>, as well as the new <a href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-buzz/">ID Buzz</a>.
The ID Life and Aero B are classified as models set to arrive in 2025 in a VW chart that shows its MEB-based EV portfolio. It is not thought low-cost ID Life, which is being redesigned for production, will be able to reach 435 miles on a single charge, but the relatively large Aero B, and also the forthcoming long-wheelbase model of the ID Buzz for the US market, will.
Bear in mind that the asserted coverage number is calculated using the <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/ev-range-tests-explained-comparison-between-epa-ratings-wltp-nedc-and-cltc/">WLTP test cycle</a>, so the figure provided by the EPA will almost certainly be lower in the United States. 350 EPA miles appears to be a reasonable estimate.
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The automaker also stated that the getting charged speed of the MEB-powered EV will be increased to more than 200 kW. The speediest charging speed for the MEB platform is presently 125 kW, so VW seeks to double that.
Performance enhancements are also planned, with VW aiming to reduce the sprint time to 100 km/h (62 mph) from its fastest all-wheel-drive MEB EV to less than 5.5 seconds. Currently, the <a href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-5-gtx/">VW ID.5 GTX</a> with 299 horsepower accelerates to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, so we expect the power output to be increased to 350 horsepower for a 0.7-second time reduction.
Volkswagen began development of the MEB platform, one of the first of its kind devoted solely to electric vehicles, in 2015. The first manufacturing vehicle it supported was the Volkswagen ID.3, and it is now used by 9 different models, including those from VW, Skoda, SEAT, and Audi.
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