The central government and state institutions and their subsidiaries should take the lead in using homegrown NEVs when equipping and upgrading their official vehicles, according to an announcement. Read more…
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China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 27: Nio 4,200, Tesla 10,500, Xiaomi 5,700, BYD 95,600
Li Auto had 11,300 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 5,600, Zeekr 5,100, Leapmotor 8,500 and Aito 8,700. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says SU7 Ultra prototype becomes fastest 4-door car at Nürburgring
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype completed its challenge at the Nürburgring with a lap time of 6:46.874, making it the fastest four-door car on the track, according to Xiaomi EV. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 wait time gets shorter in China
Chinese customers who order the Model 3 now can expect to get deliveries in 2-4 weeks, shorter than the previous 4-6 weeks. Read more…
BYD launches Shark pickup in Cambodia
So far, BYD has launched the Shark hybrid pickup in Mexico, Panama, Brazil and Cambodia. Read more…
Nio exceeds 2,600 swap stations in China
Nio has added 285 battery swap stations in China so far this year. Read more…
Xiaomi EV warms up for SU7 Ultra production version as unveiling nears
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun calls the production version of the SU7 Ultra his dream car and the dream car built by Xiaomi EV for those seeking performance. Read more…
Tesla further extends 5-year 0-interest loan incentive in China to Nov 30
Tesla has extended its 5-year 0 percent interest loan in China until November 30, further renewing the incentive for car purchases that began in April. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht’s flying car manufacturing base breaks ground with planned annual capacity of 10,000 units
The manufacturing site will be used to produce the flying body portion of Xpeng Aeroht’s modular flying car, with a planned annual capacity of 10,000 units. Read more…
Chinese battery maker Svolt confirms it will end operations in Europe
Svolt said it had to make the decision after the development of the European EV market failed to meet the expectations of all stakeholders. Read more…
Former Nio CFO joins US-sanctioned camera maker Hikvision
Former Nio CFO Steven Feng has joined US-sanctioned surveillance camera maker Hikvision, after leaving the EV maker in early July. Read more…
BYD launches Shark in Brazil, taking its pickup truck to more markets
A BYD executive expects the Shark to sell between 10,000 and 15,000 units annually in Brazil, which would make it a top 5 midsize pickup in the country. Read more…
BYD launches 2025 Tang DM-i SUV, prices start at $25,250
The 2025 Tang DM-i is powered by BYD’s DM 5.0 hybrid system, with the entry-level price unchanged and all other variants priced lower than their predecessors. Read more…
EU, China agree to further technical talks on EV tariffs
The EU and China have agreed to hold further technical negotiations soon on possible alternatives to tariffs on China-made EVs, at a time when additional tariffs are due to come into force next week. Read more…
Svolt Energy reportedly suspends 2 battery factory projects in Germany
That’s because Svolt’s operations in its home market in China are already struggling, and it can’t afford to handle overseas factories that require a lot of capital, according to Caixin. Read more…
Nio Onvo’s 2nd model expected to be released by end of Q1 2025, report says
The new mid-to-large-size SUV will be a key weapon in Onvo’s drive to boost deliveries next year, a local media report said. Read more…
CPCA expects China’s Oct NEV retail sales at 1.15 million, above 1 million for 3rd consecutive month
In October, retail sales of passenger NEVs in China are expected to be at 1.15 million units, up 49 percent year-on-year and up 2.4 percent compared with September, according to estimates released today by the CPCA. Read more…
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI opens European R&D center in Luxembourg
Pony AI has also entered into a partnership with Luxembourg-based mobility company Emile Weber, with the two working together to promote the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles and technologies. Read more…
Xiaomi speeds up phase 2 EV plant construction with workers on double shifts, report says
Xiaomi’s phase 2 EV plant is expected to complete construction of the main structure by the end of this year and is scheduled to be fully built by June 15 next year, according to local media. Read more…
CATL launches Freevoy battery for hybrid cars that can offer over 400 km range
CATL has launched the Freevoy battery for hybrid vehicles, which offers a range of more than 400 kilometers and supports 4 C fast charging, allowing hybrid vehicles to deliver a BEV-like experience. Read more…
