As impressive as the all-electric Lotus Eletre is, it’s never been very popular, in part because of its price, but also because few people are willing to pay a premium for an electric SUV like it. This prompted Lotus to launch a hybrid version in China earlier this year, and it’s now touched down in Europe.

Known as the Eletre X, the plug-in hybrid model is arguably what the Eletre should have always been. It uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, a 70 kWh battery pack, and has a 900-volt architecture, resulting in a combined 939 hp and 690 lb-ft (935 Nm) of torque. This gives it 34 more ponies than the all-electric Eletre R, although it is down on that model’s 985 lb-ft (1,335 Nm).

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Lotus says the Eletre X can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds and power from 50-99 mph (80-160 km/h) in just 3.88 seconds. Perhaps more important than the straight-line performance is that, thanks to the generous battery pack and the 52-liter fuel tank, the plug-in hybrid Lotus can travel more than 745 miles (1,200 km) between stops. All-electric range also sits at a solid 217 miles (350 km). What’s more, it takes just 9 minutes to charge the 70 kWh pack from 20-80 percent at a 350 kW DC charger.

Two Versions On Offer

Two different versions of the Eletre X plug-in hybrid will be offered. The figures of 939 hp and 690 lb-ft (935 Nm) are reserved for the H1000 model, but an H550 entry-level version will also be offered. This model is capped at 542 hp but retains the same 690 lb-ft (935 Nm) of torque. It can hit 62 mph in 4.9 seconds and tops out at 130 mph (210 km/h), whereas the H1000 is good for 143 mph (230 km/h). The H550 includes the same 70-kWh pack, 900-volt system, and driving range.

Among the key features retained from the electric version are a 48-volt active anti-roll control system, dual-chamber air suspension, dual-valve adaptive dampers, front double-wishbone suspension, and huge Brembo brakes.

Then there’s the all-important pricing. In Germany, the base all-electric Eletre starts at €95,990 ($111,600), while the new Eletre X H550 starts at €96,990. Importantly, the H1000 starts at €119,990 ($112,800), whereas the flagship electric version is much pricier at a touch over €150,000 ($174,400), so the H1000 seems like quite a good deal.

Lynk & Co’s production range has, until now, played it safe with SUVs and sedans. That may be about to change. The Geely-owned brand is marking its 10th anniversary with the “Time to Shine” GT concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.

At 4,780 mm (188.2 inches) long, the coupe lands in roughly the same footprint as the Ferrari 12Cilindri, though it trades the V12 theatrics for a fully electric setup. The proportions still do the heavy lifting, with a long dash-to-axle ratio, a low, sculpted stance, and properly planted rear haunches.

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The design does that familiar thing we’re seeing from some Chinese concepts, pulling in a few well-known ideas and blending them together. Up front and along the profile, there’s a passing resemblance to the Ferrari Amalfi, while the rear leans into an Aston Martin-style look.

The real talking point is its shape-shifting tricks. Tap a button on the center console and the rear wing rises, while the front and rear bumpers extend, stretching the car by 100 mm (3.9 inches) to chase extra downforce. At the same time, the suspension drops by 15 mm (0.6 inches), and the digital displays retract, clearing the cabin of distractions when it matters.

Inside, the 2+2 cabin is finished in white leather, offset by carbon fiber accents. The digital cockpit leans hard into the futuristic brief, pairing two screens in the instrument cluster with three more across the center console, though it hasn’t abandoned physical controls entirely.

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While technical specifications remain under wraps, Lynk & Co has confirmed an electric rear-wheel-drive setup capable of dispatching 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2 seconds flat. There’s also talk of an AI-driven digital chassis, tuned with track-focused intent, though what that actually amounts to remains unclear.

Taken as a whole, the GT underlines the brand’s motorsport credentials, something it has built through its success in TCR Touring Car Championship. Lynk & Co joined the series in 2019, effectively picking up where the now-defunct Volvo Polestar Racing left off.

What’s interesting is that this electric GT may be more than a one-off design exercise. Lynk & Co says it plans to “use feedback from the public and its community to help shape any future decisions regarding powertrain options and potential production.”

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If it does get the green light, the model could end up taking aim at the Denza Z from BYD, along with established sports cars like the Porsche 911 and the Mercedes-AMG GT. At least in theory, as this is the sort of company where you don’t just arrive, look pretty, and expect a seat at the table.

Update: After a short teaser run, Nissan has now fully revealed the model in Japan, with fresh images and additional details added below.

Nissan’s Sakura isn’t broken, but it is getting older. Japan’s best-selling EV has now been given a light facelift to keep it competitive in the kei segment, just as a high-profile challenger from China, BYD, enters the scene. The tiny electric car has been around since 2022, when it emerged as the production version of Nissan’s IMk concept from three years prior.

Fresh Face And Floral Hues

The most noticeable change is up front, where a redesigned fascia introduces a body-colored grille section that mimics the Nissan Leaf. It’s paired with a revised bumper that brings sharper angles and more pronounced vertical elements along the sides. The LED headlights carry over unchanged, as does the sheet metal along the profile and the back.

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Interestingly, these updates are only effective to the X and G grades, with the entry-level S retaining the old design.

The color palette gains a new shade called “Minamono Sakura”, inspired by cherry blossoms floating on water. This is combined with copper accents and a Sterling Silver roof creating an unusual tri-color finish for the flagship Sakura G.

Key-Sized Improvements Inside

The interior looks familiar, but Nissan has introduced several functional upgrades. The drive mode switch has been moved to a more ergonomic position, and the passenger side now includes an additional cup holder.

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Designers didn’t seem to bother changing the 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 9-inch infotainment, but they did relocate the USB Type-C ports lower in the center console.

For the mid-range X trim, Nissan has moved several popular options to the standard equipment list, including the Intelligent Around View Monitor, heated front seats, and a steering wheel heater. The EV also gains auto lock and unlock functions, a rear seat reminder, a locking mechanism for the charging port, and an optional 1500W AC power outlet.

Mechanically, the Sakura remains powered by a single electric motor producing 63 hp (47 kW / 64 PS) and 195 Nm (144 lb-ft) of torque. The carry-over 20 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of up to 180 km (112 miles) under the WLTC cycle.

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The facelifted kei car is available to order in Japan, with the first deliveries expected this summer. Pricing ranges from ¥2,448,600 ($15,400) for the base X trim to ¥2,998,600 ($18,900) for the flagship G. If you take into consideration Japan’s current clean energy subsidies of ¥580,000 ($3,650), the starting price drops to approximately ¥1,870,000 ($11,800).

Nissan says the model has been Japan’s best-selling EV for four consecutive years, recording 14,093 sales in 2025. Competition comes from familiar domestic rivals, including the Mitsubishi eK X EV twin, the Honda N-One e: and N-Van e:, as well as the upcoming BYD Racco.

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