The Firefly brand, while focused on small cars, will be based on five-star European safety standards and will support battery swap, Nio CEO William Li said last week. Read more…
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Tesla charging stations open to other EVs in China increase to over 800
This includes more than 450 Tesla Supercharger stations and more than 350 destination charging stations. Read more…
BYD, Xpeng join Zeekr, Li Auto in adopting Nvidia’s next-gen Thor chip
Nio’s models currently come standard with four Nvidia Orin chips, but it will carry its own in-house developed chip in the ET9, which it will start delivering next year. Read more…
Nio to maintain last year’s R&D investment in 2024, says William Li
William Li talked about a lot of issues in an interview, including sub-brands, collaboration with other car companies on battery swap services, priorities for 2024. Read more…
Changan’s NEV unit Deepal unveils off-road SUV G318
The G318 is Deepal’s third model after the SL03 sedan and S7 SUV and is an EREV. Read more…
IM Motors to equip L6 sedan with smart chassis that supports ‘crab walk’
IM Motors has shared two videos showing the L6 being able to maneuver in tight spaces with the help of the smart chassis. Read more…
Xpeng to enter Singapore market by H2 2024, report says
Xpeng recently appointed Premium Automobiles in Singapore as its dealer, and its first model to retail there is expected to be the G6 SUV, according to The Straits Times. Read more…
Nio Phone gen 2 has completed development, says William Li
Huawei, Xiaomi are making cars, and the Nio Phone is a defensive strategy for Nio, William Li said. Read more…
Neta takes page from Li Auto on Neta L’s interior design
Neta has shared multiple images of the Neta L’s interior, saying that the model will offer a better “refrigerator, color TV, and big sofa.” Read more…
BYD launches updated Frigate 07 with 13% lower starting price
The updated Frigate 07 SUV has a starting price of RMB 179,800, which is RMB 23,000, or 12.79 percent, lower than its predecessor’s starting price of RMB 202,800. Read more…
Huawei’s auto unit expected to become profitable this year, exec says
Huawei’s automotive business is expected to turn a profit this year, bolstered by mid-to-high-end models built in partnership with automakers, the unit’s chairman said. Read more…
Nio’s William Li urges more focus on battery life as warranties expire on nearly 20 million NEVs over next 8 years
Li said batteries with lifetimes of up to 15 years are technically feasible, but it will take a concerted effort by the entire industry to advance the goal. Read more…
Rising Auto says it’s moving forward with asset-light strategy, denies recent rumors as ‘untrue’
Rising Auto said all is well with it and will launch a new model in the middle of the year. Read more…
Zeekr sees firm orders for updated Zeekr 001 exceed 20,000 units
Zeekr is targeting 30,000 firm orders for the updated Zeekr 001, which was launched on February 27, in its first month of availability. Read more…
Li Auto mulls lowering Li Mega sales target as orders less than 4,000 after half month on market, report says
Li Auto’s management was expecting 70,000 to 80,000 units of the Li Mega for the full year prior to its launch, and is now discussing whether to lower that to 50,000 to 60,000 units, according to local media. Read more…
BYD chairman expects China’s NEV penetration to exceed 50% within next 3 months
BYD’s chairman predicted a month ago that China’s monthly NEV penetration rate would exceed 50 percent within this year, and now he expects that figure to be seen within the next three months. Read more…
Nio launches new 75-kWh battery pack using only LFP cells, expected to further reduce costs
The new 75-kWh battery pack will not use both LFP cells and ternary cells like its predecessor and will begin deliveries soon with the 2024 models. Read more…
Xpeng to launch new brand within 1 month, targeting lower-priced market
Xpeng will launch a new brand in the next month, targeting markets priced between RMB 100,000 and RMB 150,000, the company’s CEO said. Read more…
CATL’s net profit up 24.5% in Q4 over Q3, overseas operations contribute more to 2023 revenue
CATL has 32.67 percent of its revenue coming from overseas in 2023, up from 23.41 percent in 2022, as it begins deliveries to foreign customers. Read more…
Li Auto offers limited-time charging perks to increase Li Mega’s appeal
Between March 16 and April 15, Li Mega owners who use Li Auto’s supercharging stations to charge their vehicles will be rewarded with credits equal to the amount they pay per charge. Read more…
