Leapmotor has already launched one new model and updated two existing models this year.
The updated C11 SUV and the new B01 sedan have begun pre-sales, with starting prices of RMB 158,800 ($22,130) and RMB 105,800, respectively.
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BYD surpasses 1 million units delivered for Smart Driving Edition models
BYD is set to release its largest-scale smart driving software update.
BYD rolled out Smart Driving Edition updates for 21 models on February 10.
Xpeng begins deliveries of G7 SUV powered by its in-house Turing chip
Xpeng has begun deliveries of the G7, the first model to feature Xpeng’s in-house Turing AI smart driving chip, which went on sale on July 4.
The G7 received over 10,000 firm orders within the first nine minutes.
Nio’s JV with JAC being terminated as it now makes cars independently
The joint venture between Nio and JAC is being dissolved after Nio obtained its independent vehicle manufacturing qualification in December 2023.
Nio initially did not obtain its own vehicle manufacturing qualification and instead produced its vehicles under JAC’s name.
Onvo president shares video showing L90 automatically performing self-checks as pre-sales set to begin in 3 days
Nio factory’s AI inspection capabilities can automatically inspect over 1,000 vehicle functions in just three minutes.
Onvo will begin pre-sales for the L90 three-row SUV this Thursday.
Xiaomi president showcases first SU7 Ultra registered in Europe as Xiaomi EV aims to explore overseas markets from 2027
Xiaomi president showcased an SU7 Ultra with a German license plate, saying it was the company’s first experimental vehicle registered in Europe.
Xiaomi aims to begin selling vehicles in overseas markets by 2027.
Xiaomi begins YU7 SUV deliveries as wait times reach up to 14 months
Xiaomi has begun its first deliveries of the YU7 in 58 cities across China, with its founder personally handing over vehicles to some owners.
The wait times for the YU7 has been extended across the board, while the SU7 series has seen wait times shortened.
William Li says Nio’s third factory to start production in Sept, hints at competitive pricing for Onvo L90
Nio’s third factory in Hefei, Anhui province, will start production in September, which is expected to support the upcoming delivery of the Onvo L90.
The Onvo L90 will start at under RMB 300,000 ($41,870), according to William Li.
Nio launches higher-priced Champion Edition variants for ET5, ET5 Touring, and EC6
The starting prices for the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Editions have increased by 6.04 percent, while the EC6 Champion Edition has seen a 3.35 percent increase.
The move aims to commemorate Nio’s victory in the 2015 Formula Championship.
Pony AI begins robotaxi road tests in Luxembourg
Pony AI has team up with a local partner to deploy multiple robotaxis for testing in Luxembourg.
Pony AI plans to expand its autonomous driving services to more regions in Luxembourg within the coming months.
BYD launches wagon variant of Seal 06 DM-i with starting price of $15,320
The hybrid BYD Seal 06 DM-i Touring Edition has a range of up to 2,000 km and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds.
More automakers are joining the ranks of those launching wagon models as domestic consumer preferences become increasingly diverse.
Xpeng G7 secures over 10,000 orders in first 9 minutes; analysts project 55,000 deliveries in H2
Deutsche Bank expects Xpeng to deliver 134,000 and 149,000 cars in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, driving full-year 2025 volume to 480,000 units.
Deliveries of the G7 will begin soon, with some Weibo bloggers sharing screenshots indicating they may receive their vehicles within 1-2 weeks.
Xpeng launches G7 SUV with L3-ready in-house chip and competitive pricing
The G7 starts at RMB 195,800 ($27,320), with lower prices and better features making it another strong competitor to the Tesla Model Y.
The G7 is expected to help Xpeng achieve higher sales volumes, as the company has already surpassed last year’s full-year deliveries in the first half of this year.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-May 2025: CATL 38.1%, BYD 17.4%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations for January-May came in at 222.7 GWh, accounting for 55.5 percent of the global total.
CATL’s market share remained the same as in January-April, while BYD’s share saw a slight increase.
China NEV retail up 25% year-on-year to 1.07 million in Jun, preliminary CPCA data show
In June, China’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 1.071 million units, marking the second consecutive month above 1 million units.
The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales came in at 52.7 percent in June, with a year-to-date rate of 50.04 percent.
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of updated C11 SUV, starting at $22,170
Leapmotor continues to offer BEV and EREV variants of the C11, with the BEV variant built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and offering a CLTC range of 640 km.
The C11 has been on the market for four years and has accumulated over 250,000 deliveries.
BYD brings Xia MPV to Mexico
The BYD Xia has been renamed the BYD M9 in Mexico, with a starting price of 979,800 Mexican pesos (about $52,120).
The Xia MPV sold 5,018 units in June, bringing the cumulative sales total to 47,785 units.
Factbox: Dates and major product launches of past Nio Day events
Nio announced today that Nio Day 2025 will be held in the fall and the third-generation ES8 SUV will be launched.
Since 2017, every Nio Day has featured major product and technology launches.
BYD suspends plans to build major car plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions, report says
Due to geopolitical tensions and uncertainties stemming from Trump’s trade policies, BYD has put on hold its plans to build a major factory in Mexico, according to Bloomberg.
BYD remains interested in expanding in the Americas, but there is no timeline to make a new investment, a senior executive said.
Nio Day 2025 to be moved to fall instead of year-end
Nio Day 2025 will be moved up to this fall, during which the third-generation ES8 SUV will be launched.
This marks the first major adjustment to the timing of Nio Day in eight years, with the company stating that the change will enhance the cost-effectiveness of hosting the event.
