SO MANY NEW EVS AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED! MERCEDES CLA, RENAULT R5, XIAOMI SU7 ULTRA E4 CAYENNE

EV Channels Review

The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 showcased a vibrant array of electric vehicles, with the reviewer highlighting several key models. The Alpine A390 GTS, built on a Renault platform with Nissan involvement, and the Ford Puma Gen E were noted for their potential. The electric Ford Explorer, based on the VW ID.4, and the similarly platformed Capri were discussed, with the Explorer's practicality and potential US market appeal as an Escape EV being a point of interest, though its £50,000 price was considered high. The reviewer expressed strong admiration for the GMA T50 and T33 Spider, and was captivated by the Mc Merry's extreme aerodynamic capabilities. The BMW iVision Circular concept was praised for its advanced driving dynamics control. Significant attention was given to Chinese EVs entering the European market, particularly the MG Cyberster and the IM/MG LS6 (badged as IM5 in the UK), with the latter's 750hp, 96kWh battery, and 400-mile range at £48,000 being highlighted as a disruptive force. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the new electric Porsche Cayenne (Turbo Knight trim) were discussed, with the Cayenne expected to rival the Taycan in road-tripping speed. The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric, featuring the new high-voltage architecture and MBOS operating system, was lauded for its efficiency and over 300kW charging capability, though the split charging port for the US market was noted as a potential quirk. The reviewer was particularly excited about the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, praising its 1,500hp, 12-minute charging, and impressive Nürburgring lap times, seeing it as a direct competitor to top-tier German EVs but at a significantly lower cost. The Lotus Eletre (R Carbon Edition) and Emeya were presented as technologically advanced but perhaps not fitting the traditional Lotus brand identity. The video concludes by mentioning other notable EVs like the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron and RS e-tron GT, and the controversial Jaguar EV concept.