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Electric and hybrid vehicle expansion in Asia
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Automotive manufacturers are expanding their electric and hybrid vehicle offerings in Southeast and South Asian markets. In the Philippines, Nissan Philippines Inc. is scheduled to launch officially launched the facelifted 2026 Nissan Kicks e-POWER on August 28. The model electrified subcompact SUV utilizes an e-POWER system technology, where a 1.2-liter petrol three-cylinder gasoline engine acts as a generator to charge a lithium-ion battery that powers an a 136ps electric motor. The vehicle includes updated model features new LED headlights, a redesigned cabin, improved noise reduction, front bumper, and 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels. Interior upgrades include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new digital instrument cluster, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and Zero Gravity seats with anti-heat technology. The vehicle also incorporates Nissan Connect Services and ProPILOT driver assistance systems. In Nepal, Chery Nepal introduced the Chery Q EV, a compact electric crossover, at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026. The vehicle is offered in Comfort and Premium variants, featuring priced at Rs 34.39 lakh and Rs 35.99 lakh respectively. The Q EV features a 41.2 kWh LFP battery and a 90 kW motor with an estimated range of up to 400 km (NEDC). The model It supports DC fast-charging, capable of increasing capacity from 30% to 80% in 16.5 minutes.
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