Xpeng was at 8,800 units, Li Auto 7,700, Zeekr 3,500, Leapmotor 5,500 and Aito 3,900.
Major EV makers saw an increase in insurance registrations last week as the recovery continues.
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Tesla sent US engineers to China earlier this month to help with FSD optimization, report says
The move could improve the performance of FSD in China as much as possible without transferring data outside of China, according to local media.
Tesla China is currently conducting small-scale tests of the FSD among some employees in the R&D department.
Nio Onvo releases 1st official image of L90 SUV just as Li Auto starts warming up for Li i8
Onvo released the first official image of the L90, and its president congratulated the Li i8 on its announcement, heralding the head-to-head competition to come.
The L90 will be Onvo’s flagship model, a large SUV for large families.
CALB breaks ground on battery plant in Portugal as Chinese battery maker begins deploying capacity overseas
The $2.1 billion plant is CALB’s first overseas factory and is expected to start production in 2027.
The plant will produce power and energy storage batteries for the global market, with a focus on European customers.
Li Auto names its 1st all-electric SUV Li i8, releases official images
Voyah says cumulative orders for updated Dream MPV exceed 65,000 units
Voyah launched the updated Dream MPV on September 19, 2024, and added four new variants of the model with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 as standard on February 19.
The new additions lowered the barrier to purchase for the Dream MPV with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 by RMB 70,000 compared to previously.
Tesla prepares to roll out FSD features in China, report says
Tesla is preparing a software update for Chinese customers to offer FSD features similar to those available in the US market, according to Bloomberg.
The features will be deployed to customers who paid RMB 64,000 ($8,830) for the FSD software package.
Zeekr 007 GT makes real-life debut, launch set for mid-Apr
The Zeekr 007 GT is currently undergoing final inspections in Europe, and will be officially launched and begin deliveries in mid-April.
The Zeekr 007 GT will be named the Zeekr 7 GT in overseas markets.
Dongfeng Honda to launch S7 SUV on Mar 6 with Huawei smart driving, report says
Dongfeng Honda will offer two smart driving solutions for the S7 SUV — Honda Sensing 360+, and Huawei’s smart driving solution, according to local media.
Honda unveiled a new EV brand called Ye in China in April 2024, but is no longer mentioning the brand in its current marketing.
RoboSense reaches 1 millionth LiDAR delivery milestone
RoboSense produced its one millionth LiDAR and delivered it to a humanoid robot company.
RoboSense’s LiDAR sales in 2024 were 544,200 units, 95.52 percent of which were automotive LiDARs.
Chery reportedly to follow BYD in featuring smart driving on low-cost models
Chery plans to equip its all-electric model Little Ant with a smart driving system based on the Qualcomm 8620 platform, according to local media.
The Little Ant is one of Chery’s least expensive models, currently starting at RMB 59,900 ($8,270) in China.
BYD teases new electric sedan Qin L EV
The Qin L EV is a mid-size all-electric sedan aimed at a young demographic.
The Qin family is one of BYD’s best-selling models, with 732,252 units sold in 2024.
Avatr launches 2 EV models in Qatar
Avatr has launched the Avatr 11 SUV and Avatr 12 sedan in Qatar, expanding its presence in the Middle East.
Avatr signed a deal with local distributor Alattiya in August 2024 to expand into the Qatari market.
Huawei has sent team of 300 to Avatr for joint car-making, report says
Huawei and Avatr are working together on product definition, user insights, and marketing strategies, according to local media.
Last December, Avatr and Huawei signed an agreement to deepen their strategic cooperation.
IM Motors ships 1st batch of LS6 SUVs to Thailand, local launch to be in Mar
The LS6 has been rebranded as the IM6 in Thailand and will officially go on sale on March 24 at the Thailand auto show.
Last week a report said that the LS6 would be sold under IM Motors’ sister brand MG, under the name MG IM6 in Thailand.
Xiaomi to officially launch SU7 Ultra on Feb 27
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will be officially launched on February 27, and an event will begin at 7 pm Beijing time that day.
The SU7 Ultra is about four times the price of the regular SU7, and is targeting sales of 10,000 units this year.
Chinese battery maker CALB previews doubling net income in 2024
CALB expects its net income to increase by about 80 percent to 100 percent in 2024 compared to 2023 due to growth in business scale and lower costs.
CALB’s power battery installations in China were 36.49 GWh in 2024, up 10.95 percent year-on-year.
Wuling launches 4-door version of its popular Mini EV
The four-door Mini EV starts at RMB 44,800 ($6,180) and has a 205-kilometer CLTC range.
Since its launch in July 2020, the Mini EV family has sold more than 1.5 million units.
Xpeng ships 300 X9 MPVs to Thailand, bringing its highest-priced model to global markets
The X9 MPV is Xpeng’s highest-priced and is seen as a strategic model to help boost gross margins.
Xpeng had showcased the X9 in Hong Kong and Malaysia and plans to launch the MPV in Norway as well.
Leapmotor launches updated T03 compact EV with higher starting price
The updated T03 is offered in two variants with a starting price of RMB 59,900 ($8,270).
A previous variant priced at RMB 49,900 is no longer available.
