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Welcome back to Electric News Highlights! ⚡
This week we have lots of exciting EV updates — from Nissan’s new Leaf to Mercedes’ powerful GLC, Kia’s EV expansion in Europe, and even a wireless charging road in France!
Here’s what’s new this week:
🔹 Nissan Leaf (2026) – bigger battery, crossover design, and pre-orders open in Germany
🔹 Kia – production in Europe ramps up
🔹 Mercedes CLA & GLC – new LFP base model and 700 km range for the GLC!
🔹 Volvo Sweden – free home charging for one year
🔹 LG Battery Test Tool – fast state-of-health check for used EVs
🔹 Tesla Model S & X return to Germany
🔹 Zeekr 7X – 900V charging system with 618 kW peak
🔹 Wireless Charging Road – 300 kW test track near Paris
And much more — including updates on the Ioniq 5 (2026), Peugeot e-2008, and my upcoming Volkswagen ID.5 GTX tests with Software 5.4.
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0:00 – Intro & EV Supply Sponsor
0:40 – New Nissan Leaf: specs, range & price
1:15 – Kia expands EV production in Europe (EV2 & EV4)
1:37 – Mercedes CLA base model (LFP battery)
2:20 – Mercedes GLC electric SUV – 700 km range!
3:20 – Volvo: free home charging in Sweden
3:54 – LG battery test system for used EVs
4:37 – Peugeot e-2008 & Opel Corsa-e updates
5:16 – Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2026) model changes
6:41 – Tesla Model S & X are back in Germany
7:28 – Zeekr 7X: 900V battery and 618 kW charging
7:59 – Wireless charging road in France
9:02 – Channel news: Volkswagen ID.5 GTX testing
10:04 – Outro & how to support the channel
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