The week of October 21 was marked by several important Supercharged news: a very promising Chinese electric van was unveiled, the financial rating of the number 1 bike in Europe Accell Group was lowered and the clever method of Japanese players to introduce electric cars to fetch
The Zeekr Mix, A recently presented Chinese electric van stands out for its spacious design and its ultra-fast 10-minute recharge capacity. Equipped with a 421-horsepower engine and batteries that offer up to 600 km of autonomy, this vehicle aims to combine comfort and performance. With its innovative sliding doors and a feature-rich interior, the Mix aims to stand out against SUVs and could arrive in Europe in 2025.
Accell Group, the bicycle leader in Europe, remains in trouble despite recent financial support of 600 million euros from its main shareholders. The Moody’s agency also lowered its rating due to fragile finances and a persistent debt of 800 million euros. With poor cash flow and tight credit conditions, the future of the company, which owns Lapierre and Haibike among others, remains uncertain.
The BYD Atto 3, which is manufactured in China at a cost much lower than Western standards, intrigues Japanese manufacturers. So much so and although several Japanese companies joined forces to tear it downliterally. And this to better understand its strengths, especially based on internalized production and reduced components. Japanese engineers hope to catch up in the field of EV.