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.
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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
The A7 is 4,918 mm long and has a starting guide price of RMB 89,800 ($12,500). Read more…
Zeekr launches 7X SUV in Australia, expanding its local offering to 3 models
The Zeekr 7X is the third model Zeekr is offering in Australia, following the Zeekr X and Zeekr 009.
The Zeekr 7X is the best-selling model of the Zeekr brand, contributing 40.77 percent of its deliveries in July.
Zeekr files for 9X hybrid SUV, pre-sales to begin by end of this month
The Zeekr 9X is Zeekr’s first hybrid model, measuring 5,239 mm in length.
Its battery pack has a capacity of up to 70 kWh, enabling a battery range of over 380 kilometers.
Geely Galaxy launches A7 hybrid sedan, starting at $12,500
Analysts expect the Galaxy A7’s monthly average sales to reach 10,000 units, given its competitive pricing.
The Galaxy A7 will compete with hybrid sedans including the BYD Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i.
BYD Yangwang files for new U9 supercar with doubled motor power
The new Yangwang U9, powered by four motors, features a peak power output of 555 kW per motor, 2.3 times that of the current U9’s 240 kW.
The new Yangwang U9 may utilize the high-speed motor technology unveiled by BYD in March.
China Jul NEV retail falls below 1 million, with hybrids seeing first-ever year-on-year decline
BEV retail sales in July totaled 607,000 units, up 24.5 percent year-on-year; PHEVs, including EREVs, totaled 380,000 units, down 4.04 percent year-on-year.
EREV retail sales in July came in at 102,000 units, down 11.4 percent year-on-year.
Leapmotor now has its own car carrier, set to ship over 2,500 EVs to Europe on maiden voyage
The car carrier, chartered from Grimaldi Group, will carry over 2,500 Leapmotor EVs to Europe on its maiden voyage.
Leapmotor will launch its B10 compact electric SUV in overseas markets in September.
Leapmotor now has its own car carrier, set to ship over 2,500 EVs to Europe on maiden voyage
The car carrier, chartered from Grimaldi Group, will carry over 2,500 Leapmotor EVs to Europe on its maiden voyage.
Leapmotor will launch its B10 compact electric SUV in overseas markets in September.
Xpeng files for hybrid variant of X9 MPV, set to be launched in Q4
Xpeng chairman hinted that X9 EREV is a global model, saying that testing had covered 20 countries and 330 cities.
Xpeng has deployed over 1,000 test vehicles for the X9 EREV, with testing lasting over 800 days.
Xpeng files for hybrid variant of X9 MPV, set to be launched in Q4
Xpeng chairman hinted that X9 EREV is a global model, saying that testing had covered 20 countries and 330 cities.
Xpeng has deployed over 1,000 test vehicles for the X9 EREV, with testing lasting over 800 days.
Tesla sells 40,617 cars in China in Jul, down 12% year-on-year
This marks the fifth year-on-year decline in Tesla’s retail sales in China in the first seven months of this year. Read more…