The Ducati V21L with solid-state battery is not just a motorcycle – it's a revolution on two wheels. With 150 horsepower, a 12-minute charge, and Italian charm, it's a machine that makes electric exciting.
Electric mobility
Munich, the city of beer and pretzels, hosted something much more electric this year – the IAA Mobility Munich 2025. It wasn’t just a motor show, it was an arena where European titans clashed with Eastern challengers, all waving the flag of the electric revolution. If you think cars have become boring boxes, this event will convince you otherwise. As Jan Macarol, with a touch of cynicism, I’ll reveal why these machines are dreams on wheels – and I’ll find something in each one that will put you behind the wheel with a smile.
At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, the Changan Deepal S05 caught the eye as an electric SUV that promises to be revolutionary. With a futuristic design developed in Turin, solid specifications and a price that doesn't require a second mortgage, it seems that the Chinese are seriously targeting the European market. But is the S05 really what we need, or just another shiny newcomer full of promise? Let's see what this electric upstart brings.
Although electric vehicle sales are currently sluggish, Volvo is determined – the future is petrol-free. By 2035, all new vehicles are expected to be electric. Or is it?
Hyundai has revealed the Ioniq 3 Concept at the IAA Mobility 2025 motor show – an electric hatchback that promises 80% fidelity to the production model. Underneath its dynamic exterior, however, lies the proven technology from the Kia EV3, meaning we’re talking about a car that combines futuristic design with everyday usability. The best news? This isn’t just another crossover, it’s a proper hatchback.
CUPRA has hit the road at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich with the unveiling of the stunning Tindaya Showcar, the announcement of the electric Raval and the introduction of the rebellious Tribe Editions. It is also looking towards the Middle East and expanding its lifestyle with designer accessories. Get ready for a drive where the driver remains the star!
After five years of announcements and concepts, the Polestar 5 is finally here. The Swedish brand's latest electric grand tourer, unveiled at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, is the realization of the vision of the 2020 Precept concept. It's a powerful four-door GT that takes aim at the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air, but due to Chinese production (at least for now), we won't see it in the US.
Škoda has reinvented the station wagon: the Škoda Vision O is an electrified estate with a futuristic Tech-loop “face”, a minimalist cabin and an AI assistant, Laura, who turns on the tranquilizer for you and even tells you where the best “strudel” is.
The 2026 Skoda Epiq is here to show how to make an affordable electric SUV that doesn't sacrifice style or practicality. Revealed at the Volkswagen Group workshop ahead of the IAA in Munich, the Epiq has already stolen some of the spotlight. But let's take a look at it with all the cynicism and excitement it deserves.
The Mercedes‑Benz GLC is Mercedes’ biggest hit – now battery-powered, with a new “iconic grille”, MB.OS brains and a 39.1‑inch HYPERSCREEN display across the entire dashboard. Does it sound like a concept? It’s not. It’s a series that will hit the roads from the end of 2026.
The Volkswagen ID. Cross is a near-series “electric T-Cross” on the new MEB+ platform. It promises 155 kW (211 PS/208 hp), up to 420 km WLTP (261 mi), 175 km/h (109 mph) and surprisingly plenty of space (450 l of boot space + 25 l in the front). Real buttons, simple ergonomics and materials that are more living room than laboratory are back in the spotlight.
The name sounds like a comic book android, but the Togg T10X is very real: a “smart device” with 523 km WLTP, 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and its own Trugo fast charging network. With a double whammy – technology + range – Turkey enters the European EV ring.