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VW ID. Tiguan: the ID.4 Gets a New Name and 700 km
by Tiago Ferreira

VW ID. Tiguan in Portugal: the Electric SUV Replacing the ID.4

Volkswagen renames the ID.4 as the ID. Tiguan: over 700 km WLTP, physical buttons back and the MEB+ platform. October reveal, Portugal arrival in 2027.

BYD Great Seagull: Bigger Dolphin Surf Rival for Portugal
by Tiago Ferreira

BYD Great Seagull: Specs, Price and the Dolphin Surf Question in Portugal

China's new Great Seagull stretches to 4,205 mm with 127 hp. Full MIIT specs, Dolphin Surf prices in Portugal and whether waiting for it makes sense.

BYD Sealion 08 Portugal: Price, 900 km Range and Specs
by Ricardo Marques

BYD Sealion 08 in Portugal: Price, Real-World Range and Full Specs

A 115 kWh battery and a claimed 900 km CLTC, or about 620 to 675 km WLTP. Full specs of BYD flagship SUV, converted pricing and its likely Portugal arrival.

Lucid Gravity Price in Portugal: Range Starts at €94,900
by Gustavo Oliveira

Lucid Gravity Price in Portugal: Four Trims, Real Range and BMW iX Comparison

Lucid cut the Gravity to €94,900 in Europe and split the range into four trims. Prices, 615 km real range, and what buying one in Portugal actually involves.

Geely 500 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery: Portugal in 2027
by Tiago Ferreira

Geely 500 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery in Portugal: Pilot, Not Production

Geely claims 500 Wh/kg, over 1,000 km of range and a 1 million km lifespan from 2027. What is pilot, what reaches Volvo and Polestar, and whether to wait.

Porsche Macan 22 kW AC Charging Standard on GTS and Turbo
by Tiago Ferreira

Porsche Macan 22 kW AC Charging: What It Means for Home Charging in Portugal

From model year 2027 the Macan GTS and Turbo get a 22 kW onboard charger as standard, halving a full charge to five hours. The catch: three-phase 32 A supply.

Chinese Audi EV Price in Europe: E5 From €59,980 Plus Tax
by Gustavo Oliveira

Chinese Audi EVs in Europe: Real Prices, Range and Import Risks

The Chinese Audi E5 lists at €59,980 in Europe but tops €72,000 delivered. Specs, CLTC range caveats, grey-import warranty risks and what it means in Portugal.

Denza N8: 1,003 km of Range from a 130 kWh Battery
by Ricardo Marques

Denza N8 Range and Price in Portugal: 1,003 km from a 130 kWh Battery

The Denza N8 filings claim 1,003 km CLTC from a 130 kWh pack. That is roughly 820 km WLTP and 600-650 km on a Portuguese motorway. Price and arrival explained.

Rivian R2 Portugal Price: 40,000 to 50,000 Euros Estimate
by Tiago Ferreira

Rivian R2 in Portugal: Price, Range and Tesla Model Y Comparison

Rivian ships the R2 in the US but deleted the 2027 launch date for Europe. What it should cost in Portugal, 443-555 km of range, and where it beats the Model Y.