The Firefly brand will be officially launched at Nio Day 2024 on December 21, when its first model will also be unveiled. Read more…
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Zeekr to present 3 models at CES 2025, showcasing its strongest products to US audience
Zeekr is so far the only Chinese EV maker to announce a presence at CES 2025, and it will be its third consecutive appearance at the tech event since 2023. Read more…
Huawei, JAC joint brand Maextro sees 1st factory set up
Huawei unveiled the Maextro S800 on November 26, targeting the luxury executive sedan market with an estimated price tag of RMB 1 million to RMB 1.5 million. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Dec 15: Nio 4,400, Tesla 18,500, Xiaomi 5,800, BYD 97,800
Onvo had 1,700 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 14,100, Xpeng 7,200, Zeekr 5,200, Leapmotor 10,000 and Aito 6,700. Read more…
Chery’s new iCar brand launches 2nd EV model iCar V23 with starting price of $13,700
The iCar V23 is iCar’s second model, after the iCar 03, and is aimed at fashion-conscious young people. Read more…
BYD enters Estonia, local deliveries to start in early 2025
The first two BYD stores opened in Estonia and began pre-sales of four BYD NEV models. Read more…
BYD reportedly sets up new R&D team to ramp up AI investment
BYD has set up an advanced technology research and development center that now has about 500 people, ramping up its investment in AI and large models. Read more…
Xpeng reportedly considering shelving plans to adopt Thor as Nvidia chip suffers delays
Xpeng is considering shelving plans to adopt the Thor chip in next year’s new models, while Nio has no plans to use the Thor chip in next year’s models, according to local media. Read more…
BYD’s largest production base has made over 1 million cars this year
BYD’s Xi’an plant has four assembly lines in production at the same time, with output reaching 4,000 to 4,400 vehicles per day. Read more…
Zeekr rolls out 7X SUV in Europe, deliveries to begin in summer 2025
The Zeekr 7X is available for order in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway, with first customer deliveries expected in summer 2025. Read more…
FAW Hongqi joins CATL battery swap alliance
Hongqi is the second automotive brand in the past month to announce the adoption of CATL’s Choco-SEB battery swap solution. Read more…
Nio surpasses 2,800 swap stations in China
Nio has added 62 battery swap stations in China so far this month, and aims to add about 200 in total this month. Read more…
Meet Daniel Jin: Head of Nio Firefly, an auto industry veteran
Jin joined Nio in January 2022 after more than 10 years at SAIC-GM. Read more…
Nio reaches 60 millionth battery swap service milestone
Nio reached its 60 millionth battery swap service today, about four months after its 50 millionth service. Read more…
BYD on track to sell 4.25 million cars this year, exec says
BYD is on track to sell 4.25 million units in the full year 2024, the company’s chief scientist said, suggesting sales will be around 500,000 units this month. Read more…
Huawei signs deal with Avatr to explore new partnership model
The Avatr 06 sedan is expected to be the first product under the new partnership model, according to local media. Read more…
BYD enters Oman market with launch of 5 models
BYD has launched the Han, Yuan Plus, Sealion, Song Plus DM-i and Qin Plus DM-i in Oman and plans to introduce the Sealion 07 in the local market next. Read more…
Tesla rolls out Actually Smart Summon feature in China
Tesla has launched the Actually Smart Summon feature in China and started offering 90 days of free EAP access to customers who purchase its vehicles through trade-ins. Read more…
Gotion unveils plans for battery plants in Slovakia and Morocco
The combined investment in the two battery plants is 2.514 billion euros ($2.6 billion), both with an annual capacity of 20 GWh. Read more…
Xiaomi begins preparations for selling cars in overseas markets, report says
Xiaomi EV is assembling a team for selling cars overseas and will sell small batches of cars in several regions in recent years to test market response, according to local media. Read more…
