Zenvo Automotive has closed 2025 with real momentum. The past year has pushed the company further than ever before, both on the road and behind the scenes. From bold engineering steps to global brand moments, Zenvo has made it clear that it means business.
At the centre of this progress sits the Aurora programme. It has driven change across the whole company and brought the Danish marque closer to full production than ever before.
A year of progress, not promises
Over the last 12 months, Zenvo has shifted from planning to action. Development moved at pace. Teams grew. Partnerships deepened.
The goal stayed simple: build a world-class hypercar and a brand to match.
Key achievements in 2025 included:
- Major steps forward in the Aurora development programme
- A growing network of global partners and dealers
- The arrival of fresh talent across engineering and customer support
- Public debuts that raised Zenvo’s profile worldwide
Each milestone added weight to Zenvo’s long-term vision.
Mjølner: a V12 moment that turned heads
The first quarter of the year delivered a defining moment. Zenvo, working with MAHLE Powertrain, fired up Mjølner, its new V12 engine, for the first time.
This was no quiet workshop test. It marked the start of a new phase for Aurora. Since then, development has gathered speed with help from trusted names such as Ricardo and Castrol.
Together, they are shaping a hybrid system that aims to combine strong performance with real drive comfort. The final figures are bold, with a projected output of up to 1,850hp. Yet Zenvo’s focus remains clear: power must come with control and confidence.
From test track to global stage
By early summer, Zenvo rolled out its first validation prototype, known as VP0. It did not stay hidden for long.
Goodwood: a defining debut
VP0 made its public dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Wearing a striking harlequin-style finish, it charged up the famous hill on opening day. The run marked a proud moment for the brand and a sign that Aurora had moved from theory to reality.
Monterey: style in the spotlight
Soon after, VP0 crossed the Atlantic. During Monterey Car Week, Zenvo took centre stage with its own base, Zenvo Village. Collectors, partners and fans gathered to see the car in action on California streets. The message was simple: Zenvo had arrived on the world stage.
Testing that builds confidence
Behind the scenes, progress never slowed. Testing continued at Zenvo’s base in Præstø and at specialist centres across Europe.
So far, the programme has delivered:
- Successful crash and safety tests
- Detailed work on handling and ride
- Ongoing checks of electronics and power systems
- A growing fleet of prototypes to speed up development
Each step brings Aurora closer to its production goal in 2026.
A stronger team and wider reach
Growth has not been limited to cars alone. Zenvo has also built a stronger company around them.
During 2025, the brand welcomed new faces in:
- Engineering and development
- Production and supply
- Sales, marketing and aftersales support
At the same time, Zenvo expanded its dealer network to 14 locations worldwide. Five new sites joined during the year, many run by leading luxury car groups. This move helps ensure owners receive first-class support, wherever they are based.
For a young manufacturer, that kind of backing makes a real difference.
Leadership with clear direction
Chairman and CCO Jens Sverdrup sums up the year as one of real progress. He points to Goodwood and Monterey as turning points that raised Zenvo’s global profile. He also admits that the journey has not been easy.
Big ideas bring big challenges. Yet the team now feels stronger and better placed to deliver what it set out to do.
Chief Technical Officer Jon Gunner shares that view. He praises the team’s focus and believes Aurora is meeting, and often beating, its targets. There is still work ahead, but the direction feels right.
What 2025 really means for Zenvo
This year did more than tick boxes. It changed how the world sees Zenvo.
In short, 2025 showed that:
- Zenvo can deliver on bold plans
- The Aurora programme has real pace
- The brand now has a global footprint
- Production is no longer a distant idea
For fans of rare, striking and beautifully built cars, that is exciting news.
A strong finish, with more to come
Zenvo ends 2025 in a better place than it started. The cars are closer to the road. The team is stronger. The brand feels louder and clearer.
Now the focus shifts to 2026 and the final steps towards production. Will Aurora live up to the promise shown this year? Can Zenvo carve out a lasting place among the world’s elite car makers?
What do you think about Zenvo’s journey so far? Would you choose an Aurora over more established rivals? Share your views in the comments below.
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