These are the mobility highlights in Paris

Renault showcased a host of new models in Paris. The company unveiled the all-electric R4 E-Tech, set to launch next year. The R4 combines retro elements from the classic model with modern technology and will be offered in two options: a 40 kWh battery and a larger 52 kWh version, with a range of more than 300 kilometers. Renault also announced plans to bring the 1990s Twingo into the electric age, presenting a show car inspired by the original Twingo design from the 1990s. This model will be available from 2026. Additionally, Renault’s Mobilize division revealed the production versions of the Duo and Bento models ahead of the Paris Motor Show. The compact electric vehicle will be available in two versions: an L6 version (max. 45 km/h) and an L7 version (max. 80 km/h). The Duo will have a range of up to 161 kilometers, while the Bento, a commercial version of the Duo, will offer a larger cargo box and a range of up to 149 kilometers. Renault also presented a modern reinterpretation of the iconic Renault 17 from the 1970s. In collaboration with designer Ora Ïto, the sport coupe has been relaunched as the R17 Electric Restomod, featuring a 199 kW (270 hp) electric motor and a carbon fiber structure that reduces the vehicle’s weight to just 1.4 tons.

Volkswagen introduced the new Tayron in Paris, positioning it as a versatile SUV that seats up to seven people. It features the latest generation of plug-in hybrid powertrains with an electric range of more than 100 kilometers, enabling long-distance travel up to 850 kilometers between fuel stops. The Tayron is also ideal for towing, with a capacity of up to 2.5 tons. Positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg, the Tayron offers a premium interior and advanced driver assistance systems.

Peugeot revealed the all-electric e-408 in Paris. This fastback SUV combines sporty design with efficiency, offering a range of up to 453 kilometers. Powered by a 157 kW (210 hp) electric motor, the e-408 comes with a 58 kWh battery and supports fast charging of up to 100 kW, allowing a 20% to 80% charge in just 30 minutes. The interior boasts Peugeot’s i-Cockpit and premium materials, with ample legroom on the back seats.

Audi introduced the Q6 Sportback e-tron in Paris as a world premiere, an aerodynamic Q6 e-tron coupe. With a range of up to 656 kilometers, the Sportback features a lower drag coefficient (cW) of 0.26 thanks to its sleeker design. The top model, SQ6 Sportback e-tron, offers 360 kW of power and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.

Mini unveiled two new all-electric John Cooper Works (JCW) models in Paris: the three-door Mini John Cooper Works Electric and the five-door Aceman. Both models deliver 190 kW of power and offer a range of up to 371 kilometers. The electric JCW is set to hit the market in January 2025, featuring sporty enhancements like an electric boost function that provides an extra 20 kW of power.

Citroën presented the upcoming C5 Aircross Concept in Paris, which will be available as an all-electric model. Both the concept and the production version will be based on the STLA Medium platform, which is used in other models within the group. With battery capacities ranging from 73 to 97 kWh, the production version is expected to offer a range of up to 700 kilometers. Meanwhile, the ë-C4 and ë-C4 X are receiving facelifts, with their powertrains remaining the same and ranges between 355 and 425 kilometers, depending on the battery size. Citroën also celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Ami in Paris, offering a glimpse at a new front design. This next-generation Ami is set to launch in 2025.

Alpine showcased the A390_β in Paris, a sporty show car that CEO Philippe Krief says is meant to compete with rivals like Tesla. The vehicle combines sporty design with comfort, featuring hard bucket seats in the front, soft memory foam seats in the back, and a 3D head-up display. Technically, the A390 is based on the AmpR Medium platform, a 400-volt architecture. Equipped with a 90 kWh battery and three electric motors, the car promises high performance and dynamic driving capabilities. The production version will be unveiled in 2025.

Micro Mobility presented the production version of the Microlino Spiaggina in Paris—a convertible reminiscent of 1960s beach vehicles. The retro electric convertible with a removable hardtop is set to launch in 2025 and will differ from the current Microlino, it will offer a 10.5 kWh battery with a range of 177 kilometers.

Xpeng revealed the successor to the P7, the P7 Plus, in Paris. The new model focuses on improved design and optimized drive technology to enhance range and efficiency. The vehicle will switch to 800-volt technology for faster DC charging, and silicon carbide inverters will reduce power consumption to just 11.6 kWh per 100 kilometers. More technical details are yet to be announced.

BYD introduced the Sealion 7 in Paris, an electric mid-size SUV optimized for the European market. The 4.83-meter-long model is built on the updated e-Platform 3.0 Evo, integrating a 12-in-1 electric drive system for the first time. The Sealion 7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 215 km/h. It is equipped with BYD’s Blade Battery, offering a capacity of up to 91.3 kWh and a charging capacity of 230 kW. Initial deliveries are expected by the end of 2024.

Leapmotor presented the B10 in Paris, a new compact electric SUV based on the Leap 3.5 platform. The model will be available in Europe in 2025 and features advanced ADAS systems and a customizable digital cockpit. The fully electric compact SUV is the first of several new models in Leapmotor’s B-Series, designed specifically for global markets and set to launch in 2025.

Xing Mobility unveiled a prototype of its new cell-to-chassis battery with immersion cooling in Paris. This technology, in which the battery cells are completely submerged in coolant, aims to improve safety and efficiency, particularly in commercial vehicles and electric cars. While details on the battery’s performance or capacity have not yet been released, Xing Mobility claims a 35% increase in energy density.

ProLogium, known for its solid-state batteries, presented a new silicon composite anode in Paris. The anode offers a gravimetric energy density of 321 Wh/kg and can charge from 5% to 60% in just five minutes, and to 80% in 8.5 minutes. These results come from tests conducted in collaboration with TÜV Rheinland. This technology aims to enable smaller, lighter batteries that provide the same range as traditional batteries but with less weight and volume.