The semi-solid-state batteries will be supplied to BMW Mini’s next-generation models, with mass production planned for 2027.
Svolt’s first-generation semi-solid-state batteries have an energy density of 300 Wh/kg, with the second generation set to increase to 360 Wh/kg.
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Chinese smart driving startup Momenta invests in electric heavy truck startup Zeron
Zeron today announced that it has completed a Series A financing round worth RMB 500 million ($70 million), with Momenta as one of the three lead investors.
Zeron’s two electric heavy-duty trucks have cumulatively delivered nearly 700 units.
Onvo begins L90 test drives as optimism pushes Nio shares higher
Since the L90 began pre-sales on July 10, Nio shares have risen by 43 percent in Hong Kong.
Nearly 600 vehicles for test drives are now available at over 400 Onvo showrooms across 140 cities.
Great Wall Motor chairman teases Ferrari-rivaling supercar
Great Wall Motor’s chairman previewed a supercar in a photo, marking the Chinese automaker’s first glimpse of the model.
The company’s CTO mentioned in late April that Great Wall Motor had been working on a supercar project for the past five years.
BYD launches Sealion 6 DM-i hybrid SUV in Singapore
The Sealion 6 DM-i is BYD’s first hybrid model in Singapore, with a starting price of S$212,888 ($166,140) including Guaranteed COE.
The model is the Song Plus DM-i in China, which has a starting price of RMB 135,800 ($18,940) in BYD’s home market.
Stellantis to launch Leapmotor brand in South Africa this year, starting with C10 SUV
Leapmotor vehicles will be available at select Stellantis dealers in South Africa starting in September, with more models expected to be launched within the next year.
Leapmotor delivered 48,006 vehicles in June, marking the second consecutive month of record-breaking sales.
Li Auto’s lowest-priced Li L6 reaches cumulative deliveries of 300,000 units
In the first six months of the year, the Li L6 delivered 96,354 units, accounting for 47.25 percent of Li Auto’s deliveries during the same period.
The Li L6 was initially launched on April 18, 2024, and received an update in May of this year.
BYD to delay mass production at Hungary plant while moving up production at Turkey plant, report says
BYD will delay mass production at its Hungarian EV plant until 2026 and will operate the plant below capacity for at least the first 2 years, according to Reuters.
BYD will start production at its factory in Turkey earlier than expected, where labor costs are lower, and output will significantly exceed its announced production plan.
Beijing becomes latest Chinese city to ban petrol cars from joining ride-hailing platforms
Beijing has banned the acceptance of new gasoline vehicles on ride-hailing platforms since July 20, with only EVs accepted.
This comes after several cities, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou, stopped accepting fuel cars into the ride-hailing market.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 20: Nio 2,500, Tesla 9,900, Xiaomi 7,200
Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw insurance registrations of 4,900 units in China last week, up 19.51 percent from 4,100 in the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China decreased by 19.32 percent last week compared to 12,270 in the previous week.
Nio Onvo to officially launch L90 SUV on Jul 31
Onvo will officially launch the L90 on July 31, which will come 2 days after Li Auto launches the Li i8 electric SUV.
The Onvo L90 will have a pre-sales starting price of RMB 279,900 ($39,000), which is 25 percent lower than the expected price of the Li i8.
BYD plans to launch its high-end Yangwang brand in Europe, report says
The move will make BYD the first Chinese automaker to enter Europe’s top luxury car market, Autocar reports.
The U8 and U9 will go on sale in Europe, with more models to come.
BYD plans to launch its high-end Yangwang brand in Europe, report says
The move will make BYD the first Chinese automaker to enter Europe’s top luxury car market, Autocar reports.
The U8 and U9 will go on sale in Europe, with more models to come.
Mirattery says 1 of its founding shareholders upped stakes in Series C financing
Mirattery said one of its founding shareholders, Hubei Science Technology Investment, has increased bet in its Series C round of financing.
Earlier this month, Mirattery announced it had entered into a partnership with CATL, another founding shareholder, involving an equity investment.
BYD to launch Sealion 06 SUV on Jul 24
The Sealion 06 will be available in both a hybrid Sealion 06 DM-i and a pure electric Sealion 06 EV option, with an estimated price range of RMB 160,000 ($22,300) to RMB 200,000.
The Sealion family is one of BYD’s best-selling models, with a record 34,757 units sold in June.
IM Motors to debut extended-range system on Aug 1, becoming another EV maker to enter hybrid market
IM Motors will launch two extended-range models later this year: the updated five-seat SUV IM LS6 and the all-new six-seat SUV IM LS9.
IM Motors said that its extended-range technology utilizes high-capacity batteries, delivering an ultra-long driving range.
BYD reaches milestone of producing 13 million NEVs
BYD reached its 13 millionth NEV production milestone, eight months after its 10 millionth NEV was produced.
The 13 millionth NEV produced by BYD was a U7 sedan from its ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang.
Zeekr, Neta inflated sales figures by selling ‘0-mileage used cars,’ reports say
Under market competition pressure, some automakers have resorted to using “zero-mileage used cars” as a tool to create a false sense of prosperity in order to embellish their sales data.
From January 2023 to March 2024, Neta prematurely recorded sales of at least 64,719 vehicles.
China expands luxury car consumption tax coverage
The move is seen as benefiting emerging domestic luxury EV models, while negatively impacting German models that dominate the market.
This marks China’s first inclusion of pure electric vehicles in the scope of consumption tax levies.
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 8,000 orders 50 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is a luxury sedan co-developed by Huawei and JAC, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600).
Its highest-priced variant will be affected by China’s latest luxury car consumption tax.