Xiaomi has filed for configuration changes for the SU7 Ultra, with the number of seats changing to either 5 or 2 from the previous 5.
Xiaomi previously said the SU7 Ultra would be released at the end of February.
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Regulatory filing: Xiaomi files for new dual-motor variant for YU7 SUV
Both motors of the new Xiaomi YU7 dual-motor variant have a smaller peak power than the other dual-motor variant that has been filed earlier.
Xiaomi previously said that the launch of the YU7 was expected to be in June or July.
Regulatory filing: Nio files slight exterior changes for ES6, EC6, ET5, ET5 Touring
Nio has filed for exterior changes for the ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring, showing slightly tweaked designs.
William Li previously said there would be facelifts for the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6, which will use horizontal center screens.
China NEV retail at 263,000 in Feb 1-16, down 17% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail sales improved last week, significantly narrowing the month-to-date decline.
NEV sales started to rebound as the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday faded.
Voyah adds new variants to Dream MPV with Huawei smart driving software
Voyah has added four variants to the Dream MPV that come standard with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 smart driving software and the HarmonyOS cockpit system.
These new variants lower the barrier to purchase for the Dream MPV with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 by RMB 70,000.
Huawei, GAC plan to launch 1st jointly-built model in 2026, report says
The GH project is seen as a new collaboration approach within Huawei’s automotive business unit, according to local media.
The new brand’s first product is slated to be a luxury smart NEV in the RMB 300,000 class, GAC said last month.
Chinese NEVs 3-5 years ahead of rest of world, says BYD chairman
BYD’s Wang Chuanfu said Chinese NEVs are about 3-5 years ahead of the rest of the globe and called for a more open world.
BYD’s 110,000 engineers are its biggest asset, said Wang.
BYD Denza launches 2025 N7 SUV with upgraded smart driving system
The Denza N7 gets more streamlined version options, standard with the God’s Eye B smart driving system.
The SUV is a Tesla Model Y competitor, but has performed lukewarmly since its 2023 launch.
Li Auto realigns management as CEO shifts focus to AI, report says
Li Auto president Ma Donghui took on the role of head of smart car strategy, thus freeing up CEO Li Xiang to focus on AI, according to local media.
Li previously said Li Auto’s vision was to become a leading global AI company by 2030.
Tesla officially begins production of facelifted Model Y at Shanghai plant
China EV insurance registrations by brand for week ending Feb 16: Nio 1,900, Tesla 7,500, Xiaomi 6,900, BYD 46,800
Xpeng was at 8,100 units, Li Auto 7,500, Zeekr 3,600, Leapmotor 5,200 and Aito 3,000.
Major EV makers saw increased insurance registrations last week, albeit still at a low level.
Geely, Renault partner to produce low-emission cars in Brazil
Geely Holding will invest in Renault Brazil as a minority shareholder, gaining access to localized production, sales and service resources in Brazil.
Renault’s two production facilities in Brazil will be used to produce these new models for Geely Holding and Renault.
Facelifted Tesla Model Y sees expected delivery date in China moved up to later this month from Mar
The facelifted Model Y has entered a catalog in China with a reduced purchase tax, completing the full regulatory process.
The Model Y is facing more competition, with one potentially strong rival being the Xiaomi YU7.
Eve Energy plant in Malaysia sees 1st battery unit roll off line
The Malaysian plant is Eve Energy’s first overseas factory, and 53rd globally.
The plant has an annual production capacity of 680 million cylindrical batteries, mainly for power tools and electric two-wheelers.
Regulatory filing: Xiaomi YU7 SUV has CLTC range of up to 820 km
The single-motor version of the Xiaomi YU7 SUV is powered by BYD batteries and has a CLTC range of up to 820 km.
The dual-motor version is powered by CATL batteries and has a range of 670-760 km.
China EV battery installations in Jan: CATL share at 47.08%, BYD 22.90%
CATL’s share grew by 1.6 percentage points in January from December, while BYD saw its share decrease by 0.29 percentage points due to lower NEV sales.
China’s overall power battery installations was 38.8 GWh in January, up 20.1 percent year-on-year but down 48.6 percent from December.
Regulatory filing: Nio Firefly has 42.1-kWh battery pack, 420 km CLTC range
Firefly’s first model consumes about 10 kWh per 100 km.
The car is powered by LFP batteries from Sunwoda, marking the first time the battery maker has been among Nio’s suppliers.
China Jan NEV sales fall to 944,000 while exports hit record high, CAAM data show
China exported 150,000 units of NEVs in January, the second consecutive record high.
BEV exports in January were 100,000 units, up 20.4 percent from December, while PHEVs exports were 50,000 units, down 0.1 percent from December.
Huawei, SAIC’s 1st joint model to start at around $20,000, report says
All models from Shangjie, the new brand created by Huawei and SAIC, will be sold in HIMA’s channels, according to the local media.
The new brand’s first model will be the cheapest under the HIMA umbrella.
Spy shots reveal new SUV suspected to be Nio Onvo L80
The Onvo L80 is said to be possibly Nio Inc’s largest model in the short term.
Onvo’s second car, which is benchmarked against Li Auto’s Li L8 or Li L9, would be released later this year, an executive previously said.
