
Xiaomi EV delivered over 30,000 vehicles in July, setting a new monthly record. Read more…
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Xpeng delivers record 36,717 cars in Jul

In the first seven months of the year, Xpeng delivered 233,906 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 270.26 percent. Read more…
Nio Onvo launches L90 flagship SUV with make-or-break pricing

The Onvo L90 starts at RMB 265,800 ($36,940) including the battery pack, with aggressive pricing clearly indicating Nio’s high hopes for the model.
Deliveries of the six-seat L90 will begin on August 1, while the seven-seat version will start deliveries in late September.
BYD Yangwang begins pre-sales of U8L SUV, starting at $180,700

The Yangwang U8L is priced from RMB 1.3 million ($180,700) for pre-sales, higher than the U8’s starting price of RMB 1.098 million.
The U8L is a longer version of the U8 and one of the most expensive models available in China from a domestic automaker.
BYD launches Sealion 07 electric SUV in Nepal

The Sealion 07 is named Sealion 7 in Nepal and is BYD’s sixth model there.
BYD sold 90,049 vehicles overseas in June, marking its seventh consecutive month of record sales.
CATL has built over 400 swap stations for passenger cars

CATL said that the goal of reaching 1,000 battery swap stations for passenger vehicles by the end of this year is achievable.
CATL currently has about 100 battery swap stations for heavy-duty trucks, with plans to expand to around 300 by year-end.
BYD launches lower-priced Yuan Up variant without smart driving capabilities

The new Yuan Up variant starts at RMB 74,800 ($10,400), a 25 percent reduction from the previous entry-level variant.
The new variant’s range has been reduced from 401 km to 301 km, and it does not come with an smart driving system, suggesting a shift in BYD’s strategy.
Battery maker Sunwoda files for Hong Kong listing

Sunwoda is one of China’s largest EV battery makers, with clients including Li Auto, Xpeng, Leapmotor, and SAIC.
As of March 31, Sunwoda had 25 major production bases in operation or under construction.
Geely to launch 5 new models in H2 2025

All five models are hybrid cars, including the Zeekr 9X SUV, Geely Galaxy A7 sedan, and Geely Galaxy M9 SUV.
Geely aims to sell 3 million vehicles this year.
Geely to launch 5 new models in H2 2025

All five models are hybrid cars, including the Zeekr 9X SUV, Geely Galaxy A7 sedan, and Geely Galaxy M9 SUV.
Geely aims to sell 3 million vehicles this year.
China NEV retail at 789,000 in Jul 1-27, up 15% year-on-year

From July 1 to 27, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales were 1.445 million units, up 9 percent year-on-year, but down 19 percent month-on-month.
So far this year, China’s cumulative retail sales of passenger NEVs reached 6.258 million units, up 31 percent year-on-year.
China NEV retail at 789,000 in Jul 1-27, up 15% year-on-year

From July 1 to 27, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales were 1.445 million units, up 9 percent year-on-year, but down 19 percent month-on-month.
So far this year, China’s cumulative retail sales of passenger NEVs reached 6.258 million units, up 31 percent year-on-year.
China Jul EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 21,000, Tesla 42,300, BYD 345,000

Nio Inc’s new order flow for July is estimated to be around 26,000 units, a month-on-month increase of 11 percent.
Tesla China’s new order flow is estimated to be about 66,000 units, a month-on-month increase of about 27 percent.
BYD launches Shark hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan

The BYD Shark is the first hybrid pickup truck available in Pakistan, with a starting price of 19,950,000 Pakistani Rupees ($70,420).
BYD plans to launch its first EV assembled in Pakistan in July or August 2026.
Leapmotor B01 electric sedan reaches 10,000 units produced in first week on market

Leapmotor launched the B01 on July 24, with a starting price of RMB 89,800 ($12,510).
The model received 10,132 locked-in orders within 72 hours of its launch.
Li Auto shares plummet after launch of Li i8 electric SUV

As of press time, Li Auto was down over 10 percent in Hong Kong, marking its largest intraday decline in nearly four months.
Investors are apparently disappointed with the launch of the Li i8, Li Auto’s first all-electric SUV model.
Xpeng to debut new P7 sedan in Beijing on Aug 6

The all-new Xpeng P7 will make its China debut on August 6 in Beijing, targeting a price range of RMB 300,000 ($41,820).
The new P7 is built on the same E platform as the G9 SUV and will not feature any LiDAR.
Li Auto officially launches Li i8 six-seat SUV, diving deeper into red-hot BEV market

The Li i8 faces strong competition in the BEV market, particularly from the Onvo L90 and Tesla’s upcoming six-seat Model Y L, set to launch this fall.
The Li i8 starts at RMB 321,800 ($44,830), with deliveries beginning on August 20.
Onvo L90 launch event to begin at 7:30 pm Beijing time on Jul 31

The Onvo L90 launch event will begin at 7:30 pm Beijing time on July 31, with locked-in orders opening immediately following the event.
Onvo began pre-sales for the L90 on July 10, with deliveries set to begin on August 1.
Spy shots show third-gen Nio ES8 undergoing road tests

Nio’s third-generation ES8 SUV has been spotted undergoing road tests, with its fall launch approaching.
Nio is expected to launch its new flagship SUV, the ES9, in the first half of 2026.

