EVs Take Flight: XPENG’s Flying Car, GM’s Corvette Concept, and Wallbox’s U.S. Expansion ⚡

April 8, 2025

Get the scoop on all things EV in our latest edition of Mobility EVo, Tuesday brings you:

XPENG eVTOL official launch in Poland
GM reports strong Q1 China sales
GM opens new UK design studio with a concept Corvette
Continental supplies tires to top EV companies
Wallbox surpasses 100k chargers
Kia EV3 wins an award
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
Video: Lucid Gravity tour

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1. The official launch of XPENG in Poland, showcasing its high-tech EVs and unveiling its futuristic eVTOL X2 flying car, marks a major step in its European expansion and commitment to AI-driven, smart mobility solutions.

2. In Q1 2025, NEV sales surged 53.2% year-over-year for General Motors and its joint ventures in China, with the Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV accounting for more than half of its 87,000-unit deliveries as part of over 442,000 total vehicles delivered.

3. General Motors has opened a new advanced design studio in the UK to support its growing EV initiatives in Europe, debuting a futuristic Corvette concept that integrates innovative EV battery technology and aerodynamic features as part of its global electric vehicle design strategy.

4. In 2024, Continental supplied tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume EV manufacturers across all major regions, highlighting its global leadership in EV-compatible tire technology optimized for low rolling resistance, quiet performance, and energy efficiency.

5. Surpassing 100,000 EV chargers produced since opening in late 2022, the Arlington, Texas facility highlights Wallbox’s commitment to supporting U.S. market growth, local job creation, and the nationwide transition to electric mobility through domestic manufacturing and strong community partnerships.

6. The UK Car of the Year 2025 award has been won by Kia's EV3.

7. In response to new U.S. tariffs, the UK government’s annual EV sales targets have been eased and per-vehicle fines reduced from $19,080 to $15,264, while the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars remains in place alongside a $2.9 billion pledge to support EV adoption and infrastructure.

8. A $1 billion offering of 5.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 has been priced by Lucid Group, Inc. to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A, with settlement expected around April 8, 2025, and an option for initial purchasers to buy up to $100 million in additional notes within 13 days.

9. Aiming to build a nationwide battery-swapping ecosystem, CATL and Sinopec have signed a strategic partnership to construct no less than 500 battery swap stations in 2025 and up to 10,000 long-term.

10. Jacksons Food Stores has begun installing Level 3 fast EV charging stations across Idaho, California, and Washington, with initial locations set to open this summer through a partnership with OnPoint EV Solutions, enhancing access to high-speed charging along major travel corridors.

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