Denza and Fang Cheng Bao are recruiting dealers, becoming the latest Chinese auto brands to abandon their direct-only sales model. Read more…
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Jaguar Land Rover to make new Freelander-branded EVs using Chery’s platform
The new Freelander-branded models will initially be sold in China through a select network and will be exported to overseas markets in the future. Read more…
CATL starts construction of production base in Beijing to supply Xiaomi, BAIC, Li Auto
The production base, when completed, will supply battery products to carmaker customers in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, including BAIC, Xiaomi and Li Auto, CATL said. Read more…
Li Auto signs partnership deal to boost charging facility buildout
A sufficient number of self-operated supercharging piles are necessary to sell all-electric SUVs, Li Auto management previously said. Read more…
Voyah to launch new SUV in Q3 to take on Tesla Model Y, report says
The model Zhiyin will be built by Voyah in collaboration with Huawei and is currently in the production validation phase, according to local media. Read more…
Tesla starts deliveries of updated Model 3 Performance in China
Tesla has begun deliveries of the updated Model 3 Performance in China, ahead of the third quarter expected when the model was unveiled in the country two months ago. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 16: Nio 3,400, Tesla 11,700, BYD 57,200, Xiaomi 2,500
Xpeng had 2,100 insurance registrations last week, Zeekr 4,100 and Leapmotor 3,400. Read more…
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery forms strategic partnership with electric truck startup Newrizon
Mirattery, Nio’s battery asset operator with more than 10 GWh of battery assets under management, has entered into a strategic partnership with Newrizon, a Nio Capital-backed company. Read more…
Leapmotor to officially launch C16 SUV on Jun 28, prices to be under $27,560
The Leapmotor C16 is a 6-seat SUV aimed at the family market, and will be offered in EREV and BEV variants. Read more…
Nio begins prep for innovation day 2024, 2nd-gen Nio Phone expected
Nio is starting preparations for Nio IN 2024, which will be held in either Shanghai or Beijing, according to an executive. Read more…
Leapmotor reportedly begins EV production at Stellantis’ Polish plant
Leapmotor’s first T03 small EVs rolled off Stellantis’ assembly plant in Poland last week and were on schedule for mass production in September, according to Reuters. Read more…
Nio’s semi-solid state battery supplier WeLion sees 31% increase in installations in May from Apr
China saw 482.9 MWh of semi-solid batteries installed in May, up 30.9 percent from 369.0 MWh in April, with WeLion the sole contributor, according to an industry association. Read more…
Nio launches new ES8 based on NT 2.0 platform in 5 European countries
Nio has also launched the ET7, EL7 (ES7), ET5, ET5T, EL6 (ES6) in Europe since entering the market in 2021. Read more…
Shanghai’s Nanhui facilitating 10 Tesla cars for FSD pilot use
Shanghai’s Nanhui New City is facilitating 10 Tesla vehicles for a FSD (Full Self-Driving) pilot, local media outlet SH Observer quoted an official as saying. Read more…
Nio forms strategic partnership with solar module maker Astronergy
Neither Nio nor Astronergy have released details about the partnership. A reasonable guess is that Nio may install photovoltaic panels on the roofs of more battery swap stations. Read more…
China EV battery installations in May: CATL’s share 43.87%, BYD 28.97%
CATL’s share of China’s EV battery market declined further in May, while BYD continued to increase, as the latter’s NEV sales grew further. Read more…
Tesla recalls 5,836 imported cars in China over software issue
Some of the vehicles included in this recall fail to deliver an audible or visual warning from the seat belt reminder device after startup and when the driver is not wearing a seat belt. Read more…
China sells 955,000 NEVs in May, up 12% from Apr, CAAM data show
Excluding exports, domestic NEV sales were 856,000 units in May, up 40.8 percent year-on-year and up 16.3 percent from April. Read more…
Nio president calls on Huawei to join battery swap alliance
Nio president calls on more players including Dongfeng, BAIC, Huawei’s HIMA to join the battery swap camp to better address battery life issues. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao releases official images of Bao 3 after core specs revealed in regulatory filing
The 5-seat Bao 3 measures 4,605 mm in length, weighs 2,150 kg and supports a top speed of 201 km/h. Read more…
