The US government locked in sharp hikes in tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, including a 100 percent tariff on EVs, according to Reuters. Read more…
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Xpeng to mass produce 1st hybrid model in H2 2025, report says
Xpeng’s first EREV model is under development, internally codenamed G01, and will primarily target the RMB 200,000 ($28,190) plus price band, according to local media. Read more…
BYD’s workforce exceeds 900,000, with nearly 110,000 R&D personnel
BYD’s total workforce exceeded 900,000, the most of any of the more than 5,300 Chinese A-share listed companies and 400,000 more than the second-place company. Read more…
Li Auto sees 100,000th Li L6 roll off line
The Li L6 is Li Auto’s lowest-priced model, with monthly deliveries exceeding 20,000 units in each of the last three months. Read more…
Dongfeng brings its NEV models to HK, to open 3 local showrooms within this year
Dongfeng has launched its compact model Dongfeng Box in Hong Kong, and showcased other models including the Voyah Dream and Dongfeng 007. Read more…
Nio Onvo L60 review: Will it eat Tesla Model Y’s lunch?
While we await Tesla to very gently update the Model Y, Nio has put everything it can into the Onvo L60, while keeping the price reasonable. Read more…
BYD denies plans to launch motorcycles after rumors swirl
BYD is focusing on its main businesses and has no plans to launch motorcycles, an executive said, after some patent drawings sparked speculation. Read more…
China’s commerce minister to visit Europe over EV tariffs
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Europe in recent days and on September 19 will talk with EU trade chief Dombrovskis on the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation case against Chinese EVs. Read more…
China asks carmakers to keep key EV tech at home, encourages export of knock-down kits for local assembly, report says
China has strongly advised its automakers to ensure that advanced EV technology stays at home and encouraged them to export knock-down kits to foreign factories for final assembly, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Neta signs multiple deals in Mexico to pave way for Q4 market entry
Neta has signed partnership agreements with BBVA Mexico, Mexico’s largest financial institution, an EV association, and local dealers. Read more…
BYD launches Yuan Pro in Brazil
BYD has launched the Yuan Pro — known as the Yuan Up in China — in Brazil, the 11th model it has offered in the South American country. Read more…
China NEV retail at 214,000 in Sept 1-8, up 11% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration was 55.15 percent in the September 1-8 period, and 44.92 percent year-to-date. Read more…
CATL suspends lithium production in Jiangxi, sending lithium producer shares soaring
A rumor — later confirmed — that CATL had suspended lithium production in Jiangxi sent shares of major lithium producers soaring. Read more…
BYD launches M6 electric MPV in Thailand
The BYD M6 has a starting price of around $24,700 in Thailand. The model went on sale in Indonesia in July. Read more…
BYD exec denies 2024 sales target raised to 4 million units
A BYD executive said the company’s sales are doing well at the moment, but he hasn’t heard that the sales target has been revised upward. Read more…
BYD Denza to formally launch Z9GT on Sept 20
Denza started the pre-sales of the Z9GT on August 20, with a price range of RMB 339,800 ($47,770) to RMB 419,800. Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Aug: BYD tops with 37.0%, Tesla 3rd with 6.2%
In the January-August period, BYD was No. 1 in the NEV market with a 34.6 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with 6.5 percent. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue launches 2nd EV model as sales begin to show momentum
Jiyue has launched the Jiyue 07 electric sedan with a starting price of RMB 209,900 ($29,480). It delivered 2,117 vehicles in August, up 107.75 percent from July. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue to become new member of Nio-led battery swap alliance
Jiyue CEO said the EV maker has entered into a strategic partnership with Nio on battery swap and will soon officially become part of Nio’s battery swap alliance. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito launches 5-seat variant of M9 to further tap luxury SUV market
Aito has launched a five-seat variant of its flagship SUV, the M9, at a starting price of RMB 469,800 ($66,000), following the success of the six-seat version in the luxury SUV market. Read more…
