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Chinese automakers unveil new models and charging plans at Paris motor show
Chinese automakers used the Paris motor show to present new cars and plans to expand charging networks.
BYD showed the Atto 8, which it says can travel more than 650 kilometres and charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes.
The company plans to build more fast-charging stations, including about 3,000 in Europe by the end of the following financial year.
Other Chinese brands, including Omoda, Xpeng and Changan, also announced new models.
Chinese brands have gained ground in Europe, and together they account for nearly 40% of Spain’s electrified car market so far this year, according to the article.
Their expansion is adding pressure on European carmakers while the European Union negotiates a proposed plan to support its industry.
Citroën also showed an electric concept inspired by its 2CV, with a planned launch in 2028.
Chinese automakers presented new vehicles and charging plans at the Paris motor show.
BYD unveiled the Atto 8, which it says can charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes.
BYD plans to expand its network of superchargers, including about 3,000 stations in Europe by the end of next year.
Other Chinese brands presented new models, including vehicles from Omoda, Xpeng and Changan.
Citroën showed an electric prototype inspired by its 2CV, with a planned launch in 2028.
- Who
- Chinese automakers including BYD, Omoda, Xpeng and Changan presented vehicles. Citroën also announced an electric prototype.
- What
- Automakers unveiled new models and charging plans at the Paris motor show.
- When
- At the Paris motor show; the article was published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Paris, France.
- Why
- Not stated.
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No es una réplica de un icono: es la reinvención de una idea que no ha perdido nada de su relevancia
Citroën stopped making the 2CV.
The article reported announcements made at the Paris motor show, including BYD’s Atto 8 and charging plans.
Citroën is expected to launch its electric 2CV-inspired vehicle.
- BYD Atto 8 range
- More than 650 kilometres
- BYD Atto 8 charging
- 10% to 70% in five minutes
- BYD superchargers worldwide
- More than 20,000 planned by the end of 2026
- BYD superchargers outside China
- More than 6,000 planned by the end of the following financial year
- BYD superchargers in Europe
- About 3,000 planned
- Citroën electric 2CV-inspired car
- Expected to launch in 2028, at around €15,000 before purchase aid
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