EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC, Record Sales For BYD & Tesla Denies CEO Succession Plan | 02 May 2025
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May 3, 2025 The podcast dives into Mercedes-Benz's unveiling of the all-electric GLC SUV, packed with cutting-edge features and rapid charging capabilities. BYD celebrates record sales in April, while Tesla faces declining sales in France and denies any CEO succession plans. The challenges major brands like BMW and Ford encounter globally are also discussed, alongside innovations in EV technology, including their role during power outages and new delivery vehicle programs.
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Mercedes-Benz's New Electric GLC
- Mercedes-Benz will launch new all-electric GLC and C-Class models on the new all-electric MBEA platform next year.
- The GLC features 800V architecture and 320 kW peak DC fast charging, indicating rapid charging capability.
BYD's EV Sales Milestone
- BYD's April 2025 NEV sales hit a record, with pure electric vehicle sales surpassing plug-in hybrids for the first time since early last year.
- BYD plans to boost pure EV sales with advanced driving features and ultra-fast charging technology.
Tesla and Succession Planning
- Tesla denies CEO succession search reports; Chair Robin Denholm and Elon Musk call them false.
- Succession planning is normal and necessary for large companies to mitigate 'key man risk.'