Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts 75,000 units per year for the new Skoda Epiq
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Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts 75,000 units per year for the new Skoda Epiq
- The Skoda brand (a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group) continues to expand its range of electric cars downwards. After the launch of the D-segment Enyaq (4.65 m long) in 2021 and the C-segment Elroq (4.49 m long) in 2024, here comes the B-segment Epiq (4.17 m long) in 2026.
- The Skoda Epiq is one of four small B-segment electric cars launched by the Volkswagen Group in 2026 and produced in Spain, namely the Volkswagen ID Polo, the Volkswagen ID Cross, the Cupra Raval and the Skoda Epiq.
- All four are based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB+ platform, specifically designed for B-segment electric vehicles. Given its positioning and price (from €26,470 to €39,050 depending on the version) , the Skoda Epiq could sell an average of 75,000 units per year until 2030 (the C-segment Elroq sold 87,960 units in 2025) and more than 100,000 units per year after 2030. It will primarily compete with the Renault 4 E-Tech and Kia EV2.
- The Skoda Elroq is powered by an electric motor offered in three power levels: a 116 hp (85 kW) version coupled with a 37 kWh LFP battery, a 135 hp (99 kWh) version coupled with the same 37 kWh LFP battery and a 211 hp (155 kWh) version coupled with a 52 kWh NMC battery.
- The two least powerful versions offer a range of 310 km, while the most powerful boasts a range of 440 km. The Skoda Epiq will be produced at the Pamplona plant in Spain, alongside the Volkswagen ID. Cross.
Paris Motorshow 2026: The Smart #2 will succeed the Smart Fortwo
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Paris Motorshow 2026: The Smart #2 will succeed the Smart Fortwo
- The all-new Smart #2, designed by Geely in China, is expected to debut at the 2026 Paris Motor Show in October. Like its predecessor, the Smart #2 will be a fully electric compact city car, similar to the latest Smart Fortwo assembled in France.
- The new Smart #2 is expected to resemble the previous Fortwo, but its interior will be very different. Notably, it will feature a rear bench seat, like the previous Toyota iQ. The S-shaped dashboard, with its flowing lines, is also designed to optimize space.
- The 2.70-meter-long model will be based on an entirely new platform, called Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) by Geely. Smart's goal is to create a compact and efficient electric vehicle capable of performing equally well on the open road and in the city. Thanks to its 35.7 kWh battery, the new Smart offers a range of 300 km.
- Like other Smart models, the new #2 was designed by the Mercedes design team, who worked to give this new city car its own identity while retaining its resemblance to the previous Fortwo. Its price is expected to be between €20,000 and €25,000.
Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts to sell 5,000 units per year of the new Mercedes VLE
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Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts to sell 5,000 units per year of the new Mercedes VLE
- Mercedes has just unveiled the new generation of its large, battery electric EQV minivan, now called the VLE, as the carmaker has decided to gradually phase out the EQ designation in its new electric range. This is the case for the recent electric versions of the Mercedes GLB and GLC SUVs, as well as the recent electric versions of the CLA sedans.
- The VLE minivan draws inspiration from the recent trend of large luxury minivans, particularly those developing in the Chinese market. As a result, the VLE boasts a level of prestige never before seen in this type of vehicle in Europe, approaching that of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach. It is built on a platform (VAN.EA) and features a completely bespoke 800V electrical architecture, unlike that of a standard commercial vehicle, offering performance, handling, and comfort comparable to any high-end sedan.
- Measuring 5.30 m long, 2.00 m wide, and 2.00 m high, the VLE features a 115 kWh NMC battery coupled to a 262 hp (193 kW) electric motor mounted at the front, enabling a range of 700 km according to the WLTP cycle—twice that of the previous EQV. This improvement is due not only to the large-capacity battery but also to significant enhancements in aerodynamics and electric motor efficiency. Mercedes thus announces a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.25, identical to that of the new generation of electric vehicles.
- The electric vehicle will also be available from next year in a lower battery capacity version (80 kWh battery) and a more powerful version (dual motors totaling 409 hp ). Inovev estimates annual production of the electric vehicle at 5,000 units (in Vitoria, Spain), which is almost double the production volume of the previous EQV. Until further notice, the Mercedes V-Class hybrid continues to be marketed without any changes to its body style.
Paris Motorshow 2026: The Mercedes AMG GT 4-door will remain a niche model
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Paris Motorshow 2026: The Mercedes AMG GT 4-door will remain a niche model
- The very first 100% electric car entirely developed by AMG will grace the Mercedes stand at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Its features are impressive: 1,169 hp , 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.1 s, peak charging power of 600 kW to recover more than 460 km of range in just 10 minutes.
- The model, which will be called the AMG GT 4-door, will replace the previous AMG GT 4-door, which had a combustion engine.
- The AMG GT models have never been big successes, as they have often sold between 5,000 and 10,000 units per year, including the 2-door coupe and convertible versions.
- A peak was reached in 2019, but the Covid crisis in 2020, followed by the arrival of a new Mercedes SL in 2021, caused the AMG GT coupes and convertibles to lose much of their appeal. The AMG GT 4-door sedan has therefore become both the most sought-after and the most exclusive AMG.
Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts 180,000 units per year of the new Mercedes GLA
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Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts 180,000 units per year of the new Mercedes GLA
- Mercedes begins production in Europe of its new generation of its GLA compact SUV.
- The GLA is an entirely new model that replaces both the previous GLA and the previous electric EQA. It is therefore a C-segment SUV, competing with the Audi Q3 (internal combustion engine) and Q4 (electric motor), the BMW X1 (internal combustion engine) and iX1 (electric motor), as well as the Volvo XC40 (internal combustion engine) and EX40 (electric motor).
- The new GLA is produced, like its predecessor, at the Rastatt plant in Germany, alongside the recently launched CLA, which uses the same platform (MMA). Like the CLA, the new GLA is available as a 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) based on the 1.5-liter engine and as a fully electric vehicle (BEV). For the electric version, two battery options are available: a 58 kWh LFP battery for the 221 hp electric motor and an 85 kWh NMC battery for the 276 hp electric motor. A four-wheel-drive version completes the range, featuring two electric motors for a combined output of 349 hp. The 276 hp version offers a WLTP range of 657 km.
- The new GLA is 4.57 meters long, which is 16 cm longer than the old model and 11 cm longer than the EQA.
- Inovev forecasts a production of 180,000 units in Germany by 2030.