The updated Tank 500 secured 7,289 pre-orders within two hours of the start of pre-sales.
The updated Tank 500 is equipped with LiDAR and GWM’s third-generation driver assistance system, Coffee Pilot Ultra.
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China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 10: Nio Inc 6,100, Tesla 13,400, Xiaomi 6,800
Nio Inc’s insurance registrations last week totaled 6,100 units, including 3,200 units from Onvo.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 21.60 percent compared to the previous week’s 11,020 units.
Tesla launches new Model 3 variant with 830 km range in China
The new Model 3 variant is the longest-range Tesla model to date, with a starting price of RMB 269,500 ($37,490) in China.
The new variant is expected to be delivered in China in September, equipped with a 78.4 kWh battery from LG Energy Solution.
BYD unveils in-house developed tablet, to debut in Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7
The tablet is expected to enhance the in-vehicle infotainment experience for the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7.
BYD is one of China’s largest contract manufacturers of consumer electronics, with clients including Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Honor.
Li Auto Jul deliveries breakdown: EREVs all decline, Mega continues to rise
L-series EREVs saw year-on-year declines of 40 percent to 53 percent in Jul deliveries, while Li Mega rose 330 percent year-on-year.
The Li L6 delivered 14,830 vehicles in July, accounting for 48.26 percent of Li Auto’s total deliveries.
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 27.8%, Tesla 8th with 4.1%
Tesla’s market share in China’s NEV market in July was lower than its 5.5 percent in June and below the 5.3 percent recorded in the same period last year.
In the first seven months of the year, BYD had a 29.2 percent share of China’s NEV retail market, while Tesla accounted for 4.7 percent.
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 27.8%, Tesla 8th with 4.1%
Tesla’s market share in China’s NEV market in July was lower than its 5.5 percent in June and below the 5.3 percent recorded in the same period last year.
In the first seven months of the year, BYD had a 29.2 percent share of China’s NEV retail market, while Tesla accounted for 4.7 percent.
China Jul EV battery installations: CATL share 41.40%, BYD 21.18%
CATL’s market share decreased by 2.28 percentage points in July compared to June, while BYD’s share decreased by 0.29 percentage points, as smaller players saw growth.
In July, China’s power battery installation volume reached 55.9 GWh, up 34.3 percent year-on-year, but down 4.0 percent from June.
Xpeng Jul deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 remains strong, P7+ momentum slows
Mona M03 delivered 15,758 vehicles in July, contributing 42.92 percent of Xpeng’s monthly deliveries.
P7+ delivered 5,614 vehicles in July, down 16.21 percent from 6,700 in June.
Tesla Model Y sales in China resume decline in Jul
In the first seven months of this year, the Model Y saw retail sales decline year-on-year for five months.
The Model 3’s retail sales in China in July were 9,851 units, down 0.78 percent year-on-year, marking the third consecutive month of year-on-year decline.
China NEV sales up 27% year-on-year to 1.26 million in Jul, CAAM data show
BEV sales rose 47.1 percent year-on-year in July, while PHEV sales grew only 2.8 percent, the lowest growth rate since at least January 2021.
After excluding exports, domestic NEV sales in July were 1,037,000 units, up 16.9 percent year-on-year, but down 7.8 percent from June.
Nio Onvo begins allowing L90 customers to opt for smaller 60-kWh battery pack
Under the BaaS plan, the monthly rental fee for the 60-kWh battery pack is RMB 599 ($83), a 33.37 percent reduction from that of the 85-kWh battery pack.
Onvo emphasizes that the 85-kWh battery pack is more recommended for a better experience in a large SUV.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao begins mass production of Tai 7 SUV, launch set for Q4
The Tai 7 is the second model in Fang Cheng Bao’s Tai series following the Tai 3, and will focus more on urban driving needs.
The Tai 7 measures 4,999 mm in length and will be the largest in terms of interior space among Fang Cheng Bao’s current product lineup.
Nio Jul deliveries breakdown: ET5 Touring surpasses ES6 for 2 consecutive months
Since deliveries began in June 2019, the ES6 has been the most delivered Nio-brand model in most months over the past few years.
The ES8 SUV delivered 1,090 units in July, marking a new high since January 2024.
Xpeng shares surge in Hong Kong as extended-range X9 set for Q4 launch
As of press time, Xpeng was up 7.94 percent in Hong Kong, hitting a five-month high, bringing its month-to-date gain to 19 percent.
The extended-range version of the X9 MVP is set to launch in the fourth quarter, sparking optimism among investors about Xpeng’s sales prospects.
CATL confirms production halt at Yichun lithium mine, sending lithium producers’ shares soaring
Tianqi Lithium rose nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, while China’s most actively traded lithium carbonate futures rose by the daily limit of 8 percent.
CATL’s mining permit for the Jianxiawo mine has expired, while production at other lithium mines in Yichun is proceeding normally.
CATL suspends lithium mine production for 3 months due to expired permit, report says
CATL is still in talks with government agencies to renew the permit but is prepared to extend the suspension for several months, according to a Bloomberg report.
Previous reports indicated that CATL’s cash production cost at the lithium mine was RMB 100,000 per ton, while the current price of battery-grade lithium carbonate has dropped to about RMB 70,000 per ton.
IM Motors launches LS6 SUV in Nepal
The IM LS6 is priced at 7,499,000 Nepalese Rupees ($53,470) in Nepal and has been renamed IM6 locally. Read more…
BYD brings Seagull compact hatchback to El Salvador
The Seagull has been renamed Dolphin Mini in El Salvador, with a starting price of $22,400. Read more…
Geely Galaxy A7 hybrid sedan gets over 10,000 orders on its first day of sale
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