BYD said it received its first permit on July 21, the first in China, and emphasized that L3 autonomous driving is not fully self-driving. Read more…
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Huawei-backed Aito targets 600,000 sales in 2024
Aito plans to launch a new model, the M8, in 2024, when it will have at least four models on sale, according to local media. Read more…
Tesla plans to revamp Model Y at Shanghai plant, mass production may begin by mid-2024, report says
Tesla is currently working on preparations for the updated Model Y in China, which could begin mass production as early as mid-2024, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Xiaomi CEO says debut EV model SU7 few months away from official launch
Xiaomi SU7 price is not yet finalized, but it does seem a bit expensive, Lei Jun said. Read more…
Nio expected to launch Alps sub-brand in Q1 2024, report says
Competition is fierce at the moment, and the timing of Nio’s second brand’s entry into the market is important, William Li said on December 24. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito officially launches M9 SUV: Prices start at $65,750, volume deliveries to begin in Feb
Available in both EREV and BEV versions, the Aito M9 is expected to compete with Li Auto’s Li L9 and Nio’s ES8. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue names 2nd model Jiyue 07, releases official images
The Jiyue 07 is another 7-series model for the Chinese EV market. Jiyue just launched its first model, the Jiyue 01, on October 27. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Dec 24: Nio 4,100, Xpeng 3,900, Li Auto 12,100, Tesla 18,500
Between December 1 and December 24, Nio was 12,000, Xpeng 12,500, Li Auto 36,400 and Tesla 60,200 units. Read more…
Nio sets up parts firm in Chuzhou, possibly for Firefly brand
Previous reports said Firefly models would be built at Nio’s F4 plant in Chuzhou. Read more…
Xiaomi CEO reveals how Xiaomi EV’s models differentiate from Tesla’s
While Tesla made cars mobile computing terminals, the automotive industry’s new mission now is to create mobile smart spaces, and that’s what Xiaomi’s car-making is coming for. Read more…
Changan, Ganfeng plan to set up JV to develop solid-state batteries
Changan and Ganfeng will set up a joint venture based on equal shareholding to accelerate solid-state battery development and manufacturing. Read more…
Nio ET9 and 4th-gen swap station bring more support to LiDAR maker Seyond
ET9 adds two Robin W medium-range wide-angle LiDARs for the first time, in addition to one Falcon ultra-long-range LiDAR. Nio’s fourth-generation swap station will feature six Robin W LiDARs. Read more…
Xiaomi EV to hold tech launch on Dec 28
Xiaomi CEO said the event will be about technology only and not products, meaning the Xiaomi SU7 could still be a while away from an official launch. Read more…
ClearMotion secures order for 3 million suspension system products from Nio
ClearMotion said its active suspension technology, ClearMotion1, will be used to equip the next generation of Nio EVs over the new product development vehicle program life. Read more…
Nio unveils in-house developed autonomous driving chip
The chip, called the Shenji NX9031, is built on a 5 nm process and has over 50 billion transistors. Read more…
Nio unveils 4th-gen swap station, new 640-kW supercharger, and 2024 buildout plans
Nio aims to add 1,000 battery swap stations and 20,000 charging piles in 2024 in China. Read more…
Nio unveils ET9 to take on Mercedes Maybach, deliveries to begin in Q1 2025
The Nio ET9 is now available for pre-order in China, with a pre-sale price of RMB 800,000, or roughly $112,150. Read more…
Nio releases 1st teaser video for ET9, shows wheel details
A video posted by Nio on Weibo shows some details of the ET9’s wheels, showing that the Nio logo will remain stationary as the wheels turn. Read more…
BYD confirms it will build passenger NEV plant in Hungary
BYD will build an NEV production facility in the Hungarian city of Szeged, which will be constructed in phases and is expected to create thousands of local jobs. Read more…
Arcfox, Deepal get permit to test vehicles with L3 autonomous driving systems in China
Automakers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and IM Motors have announced that they are authorized to conduct L3 autonomous driving tests after China announced new regulations last month. Read more…
