The Lafa 5 only has single-motor variants with a peak power output of 160 kW (215 horsepower).
It utilizes LFP batteries supplied by battery makers including CATL, CALB, Gotion High-tech, and Zenergy.
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Xpeng files for hybrid G7 SUV variant with 325 km battery range
The G7 EREV is the second hybrid model Xpeng has filed for, following the EREV variant of the X9 MPV last month.
The G7 EREV features an LFP battery pack from Eve Energy with a capacity of 55.8 kWh.
Xpeng opens Munich R&D center, bolsters European presence
The Munich R&D center is Xpeng’s ninth globally, aimed at directly listening to European voice.
Xpeng aims for overseas markets to contribute half of its sales within the next decade.
Xpeng opens Munich R&D center, bolsters European presence
The Munich R&D center is Xpeng’s ninth globally, aimed at directly listening to European voice.
Xpeng aims for overseas markets to contribute half of its sales within the next decade.
Dreame’s 1st model resembles Bugatti, prototype to debut at next CES
Dreame’s founder led his team to Germany this week to scout factory locations for vehicle production.
Dreame’s inaugural model will be an ultra-luxury pure-electric vehicle benchmarked against the Bugatti Veyron, slated for a 2027 debut.
BREAKING: Nio announces plans to issue new shares for financing
Nio shares halt trading in Singapore pending announcement
Nio shares traded in Singapore have been suspended pending an announcement. Read more…
China launches 3-month campaign to rectify online abuse in auto industry
The campaign will target illegal profiteering, exaggerated and false advertising, and malicious defamation targeting the automotive sector.
The joint statement calls on automakers and online platforms to conduct self-inspections and rectify violations.
BYD reportedly preparing for renewed push in India, eyeing rollout of Atto 2 SUV early next year
BYD has begun securing visas for executives to visit India and plans to launch its Atto 2 SUV in the country early next year, according to Bloomberg.
Despite India imposing a 70 percent local tax on imported vehicles, BYD still plans to price the Atto 2 well below the 2-million-rupee ($22,690) threshold.
BYD Denza to launch updated N9 on Sept 17, just 6 months after SUV’s rollout
The updated N9 arrives just six months after the SUV’s March launch, making it one of the fastest-refreshed models under BYD’s umbrella.
The N9 sold 2,021 units in August, bringing cumulative sales to 20,136 units.
Xiaomi EV delivers record 36,396 cars in Aug, with YU7 SUV nearly tripling from Jul
Xiaomi EV delivered 36,396 vehicles in August, marking the second consecutive month surpassing the 30,000-unit mark following July’s 30,452 deliveries.
The YU7 SUV delivered 16,548 units in August, accounting for 45.47 percent of Xiaomi EV’s monthly deliveries.
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Aug: BYD leads with 27.8%, Tesla 5th with 5.1%
Tesla climbed three spots in China’s NEV market rankings in August, moving up from eighth place in July.
Xiaomi EV entered the NEV sales top 10 for the first time, ranking tenth with a 3.3 percent market share.
Nio starts accepting test drives for new ES8 in China as launch comes in 10 days
Starting Wednesday, test drives for the all-new ES8 are available at over 500 stores across 152 cities in China.
Nio will officially launch the third-generation ES8 at Nio Day 2025 on September 20.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches Tai 7 SUV, starting at $25,250
The Tai 7 competes with SUV models including the GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T and Li L6 at a lower price point.
As the second model in Fang Cheng Bao’s Tai series, the Tai 7 prioritizes family use compared to the off-road-focused Bao series.
Xpeng Aug deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 maintains strong performance, G7 contributes more volume
The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, accounting for 40.66 percent of Xpeng’s August deliveries.
The G7, launched in early July, delivered 6,815 units in August, the second highest monthly volume for any Xpeng model.
Xpeng Aug deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 maintains strong performance, G7 contributes more volume
The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, accounting for 40.66 percent of Xpeng’s August deliveries.
The G7, launched in early July, delivered 6,815 units in August, the second highest monthly volume for any Xpeng model.
CATL’s suspended lithium mine to resume production soon, report says
Following the production halt at the CATL lithium mine on August 10, China’s lithium carbonate prices surged by 24 percent at one point.
The mine is resuming operations faster than the market’s most optimistic expectations, a source said.
Li Auto Aug deliveries breakdown: EREVs continue decline, Mega nears record high
Li Auto’s four L series EREVs saw further significant year-on-year declines in August deliveries, while the Li Mega MPV continued approaching its record high.
The Li i8 electric SUV, which began deliveries on August 20, delivered 2,212 units in August.
Tesla Model Y sales in China fall for 2nd consecutive month in Aug
The Model Y saw year-on-year declines in China retail sales for six out of the first eight months, ahead of the deliveries of the six-seat Model Y L that began earlier this month.
From January to August, Model Y retail sales in China totaled 241,670 units, down 16.51 percent year-on-year.
Nio Aug deliveries breakdown: ET5 Touring surpasses ES6 for 3rd consecutive month
The ET5 Touring delivered 4,315 units in August, maintaining its position as Nio’s top-selling model by monthly volume.
Since deliveries began in June 2019, the ES6 had been Nio’s highest-selling model by monthly volume in the vast majority of months over the past several years.
