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2 clusters · 25 sources · 23 days · First seen 25 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: BUSINESS

Chinese EV and truck expansion across Europe

Entities: DHL · Geely Auto UK · EX2 · SuperPanther · Santana Motors

Overview

Geely’s EX2 hatchback entered the UK market in late July 2026 with three trims priced between £20,990 and £25,490, and the company now targets shipping 100,000 units annually to Britain by 2030. The model is also being positioned for broader EU distribution at roughly €25,000.

Zeekr, Geely’s premium marque, began sales of the 9X luxury SUV in Sweden, extending its earlier rollout in the Netherlands and Spain. The 9X combines a 897 hp super‑hybrid powertrain, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 4.1 seconds, and a rapid 10%‑to‑80% charge in 9.5 minutes. Its interior features a 47‑inch augmented‑reality HUD and a 32‑speaker Naim audio system marketed as a “salon on wheels”.

SuperPanther’s eTopas 600 electric tractor‑truck, assembled by Steyr Automotive in Austria, is now in commercial service with DHL and additional customers such as Gress, Temmel and Lontex across Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic. The vehicle retains a 42‑tonne gross weight and an advertised 600 km range.

Meanwhile, BAIC confirmed its plan to revive the historic Santana Motors plant in Linares, Spain, to produce pickup and off‑road models with up to 60 % of parts sourced from European suppliers within three to five years. These moves collectively deepen Chinese automakers’ product ranges, manufacturing footprints and supply‑chain integration throughout Europe.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] Zeekr 9X delivers up to 897 hp (≈661 kW) from its super‑hybrid powertrain. (clm_f5ce8a73-9666-46f5-9c1d-3691171976de)
[● 3 SOURCES] Geely EX2 sold about 450,000 units in China last year, making it the best‑selling car in China. (clm_6459e6cb-0d17-40a6-bda3-af1b03de08a7)
[● 3 SOURCES] Zeekr 9X can charge its battery from 10 % to 80 % in 9.5 minutes. (new)
[● 3 SOURCES] SuperPanther eTopas 600 electric truck is being assembled in Austria by Steyr Automotive, with first units delivered to customers such as DHL. (new)
[● 2 SOURCES] Geely EX2 will be sold in the UK at prices ranging from £20,990 to £25,490. (clm_8429dd5a-84d1-4230-a517-ab65882a72d1)
[● 2 SOURCES] The eTopas 600 has a gross vehicle weight of 42 tonnes and a claimed range of about 600 km. (clm_803008a6-ba04-4a1b-88f2-92b2b9b720be)
[● 2 SOURCES] Zeekr 9X accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. (new)
[○ 1 SOURCE] BAIC will restart production at the historic Santana Motors plant in Linares, Spain. (d30af859-0b31-44e9-9856-550ec9ca2ce5)
[○ 1 SOURCE] BAIC plans that 60 % of vehicle components will be sourced from EU suppliers within three to five years. (d30af859-0b31-44e9-9856-550ec9ca2ce5)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Geely began shipping the E2 compact EV to the EU, UK and Australia before its market launch, with a price around €25,000. (8c59d044-8c0e-4866-ba6e-be582dfdced3)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Geely aims to sell 100,000 EX2 units per year in the United Kingdom by 2030. (new)

Timeline

2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 25 sources
Chinese automakers expand into Europe with EVs and electric trucks
Geely launches the EX2 EV in the UK, Zeekr rolls out the 9X luxury SUV in Sweden, and SuperPanther begins assembly of the eTopas 600 electric truck in Austria for European customers.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Geely launches budget Starray and E5 SUVs in Europe
Geely debuts the Starray plug‑in hybrid and E5 electric SUVs in Europe, priced from €32,990 and €37,990, targeting compact‑class rivals with low prices, long warranties and a growing model range.

Sources

alvolante.it · anoticia.pt · antaranews.com · auto.cz · autoappassionati.it · autointernationaal.nl · autoperiskop.cz · autoplus.fr · autopro.hu · bug.hr · capital.es · cnmo.com · diariomotor.com · gazzetta.gr · insideevs.com · logistik-express.com · m.tportal.hr · mmonline.hu · mondo-motori.it · mononews.gr · motor.es · sputniknews.cn · tmtpost.com · transportemoderno.com.br · zougla.gr

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