Daily EV news · France · 3 November 2026
EV Charging
Chery shows Volt-Dragon Charging system with up to 1.44 MW output at its 2026 user summit in Wuhu
Automobile Propre reports from the Chery International User Summit 2026 in Wuhu, China, where Chery presented its Volt-Dragon Charging system. Output is stated as 800 kW continuous and up to 1.44 MW for 45 seconds, with Chery claiming 500 km of range in five minutes, 10% to 80% in the same time, and 10% to 97% in 6 minutes. The group also showed a robotic arm that plugs in vehicles automatically and the Energy Cube 2.0, a home energy storage product.
Why it matters
Megawatt class charging claims from a major OEM signal where hardware specifications and grid connection demands may head, and the paired robotic connection and storage products point to broader site design requirements. The figures are manufacturer claims shown in China, so CPOs and buyers should treat them as indicative until independent performance data and European availability are confirmed.
Electric Vehicles
BYD Atto 3 Evo compared with Renault Scenic E Tech as Renault updates its battery and range
A French-language comparison puts the facelifted BYD Atto 3 Evo, whose specification now matches its rivals, against the Renault Scenic E Tech. Between writing and publication, Renault presented an updated Scenic whose top version moves from an 87 kWh to an 89 kWh battery, with WLTP range rising from 625 to 642 km and consumption unchanged. The article says charging also differs on the new version, but the excerpt does not give the figures.
Why it matters
Two of the main compact electric SUV rivals in France are changing their specifications, and the Scenic's charging behaviour is changing with its battery. Procurement and CPO teams should watch for the detailed charging figures, as they affect how these vehicles use sites.
Leapmotor B10 built in Zaragoza gets French ecoscore, Life Pro priced from €25,750
Leapmotor announced on 23 October 2026 that the B10 produced in Zaragoza has obtained the French ecoscore, as reported by Journal de l'Automobile on 26 October. The electric B10 Life Pro is advertised from €25,750 as a "public price" with a €3,650 CEE bonus already included, or a lease at €280 a month over 48 months and 40,000 km with the same bonus. Orders are open, though the release does not state whether figures are inclusive of VAT or exclusive, nor any first rental, purchase option, stock or delivery date.
Why it matters
A Stellantis-distributed Chinese compact SUV priced this sharply, and made in Spain, adds pressure on French fleet and private electric vehicle pricing, which shapes charger demand and user profiles for CPOs. Buyers and fleet managers should verify the incentive on the exact version ordered, as the headline price and monthly rental are not a total cost.