The first non-Nio models from its battery swap alliance could be an SUV and a sedan from Chery’s sub-brand Exeed.
Both models are expected to go on sale in the third quarter of 2025.
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Xpeng teases new SUV G7 to take on Tesla Model Y
Xpeng’s new SUV is officially named the Xpeng G7, and will perhaps be the most competitive SUV in the RMB 250,000 ($34,100) class this year, an executive said.
Earlier today, widely circulated spy shots showed the facelifted Tesla Model Y looking like the Xpeng G6 SUV.
China NEV retail reaches record 1.3 million in Dec while penetration continues to decline
China’s NEV penetration at retail stood at 49.4 percent in December, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline and the first time it has fallen below 50 percent since June.
BEVs sold 762,000 units at retail in December, contributing 58.5 percent of all NEV retail sales, lower than 59.8 percent in November.
Tesla sells record 82,927 cars in China in Dec, exports 10,839 from Shanghai plant
In the fourth quarter, Tesla’s retail sales in China were 196,902, contributing 39.73 percent of global deliveries.
It had retail sales of 657,102 units in China in 2024, up 8.85 percent from 2023.
Facelifted Tesla Model Y seen uncamouflaged in winter testing
A facelifted Tesla Model Y not wrapped in camouflage has been spotted undergoing winter testing, signaling that it could be close to launch.
The Model Y is one of the most popular models in China, contributing 72.87 percent of Tesla’s China deliveries in January-November 2024 for the same period.
Mercedes reportedly delays production of all-electric CLA sedan in China due to software issues
Production of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA in China has been delayed to August from the originally planned April due to issues with software development.
The issues faced by the model come from the software development of the electrical and electronic architecture, which seems to be a common problem for new models from the German luxury automaker.
Nio opens new showroom in UAE
Nio has opened a Nio Space in Dubai, its 439th globally.
On November 28, 2024, Nio opened a Nio House in Abu Dhabi, the first flagship showroom to open in the MENA region.
Zeekr releases more images of 007 GT, says launch planned for Q2
Zeekr has shared three new images of the Zeekr 007 GT, showing for the first time what the shooting brake model looks like in real life.
The model is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of this year.
Svolt unveils EV battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 9 minutes
Svolt unveiled its Fengxing Short Blade Battery with a 6C charging multiplier, which it said can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 8.5 minutes.
It also unveiled its first battery built specifically for off-road models, already used in the Tank 500 Hi4-Z.
BYD officially launches Xia MPV, prices start at $34,070
The Xia MPV is based on BYD’s DM 5.0 hybrid system and has a CLTC range of up to 1,060 km.
The model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and comes standard with the DiPilot 100 driver assistance system.
China NEV retail at record 1.38 million in Dec, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s retail sales of NEVs were a record 1.38 million units in December, surpassing the 1 million mark for the fifth consecutive month, according to preliminary CPCA data.
China’s NEV penetration at retail was 52.6 percent in December and 47.97 percent in 2024.
China renews car trade-in subsidies, analysts see more benefit for lower-priced NEV makers
China is renewing its auto trade-in subsidies in 2025, fine-tuning the details.
Analysts expect the subsidies to boost demand by 3 million units for the full year 2025 and support double-digit growth in the second and third quarters.
Hesai unveils AT1440 LiDAR with 1440 channels at CES 2025
Hesai unveiled the AT1440, which it said has the world’s highest number of channels for an automotive LiDAR, with more than 30 times higher resolution than mainstream automotive LiDARs.
It also unveiled the next-generation solid-state FTX LiDAR, which it said has the largest field of view in the world for an automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR.
Li Auto sees 200,000th Li L6 roll off line
Li Auto launched the Li L6 on April 18, 2024, and the five-seat SUV is its least expensive.
Since deliveries began last April, the Li L6 delivered 164,488 units through the end of November, contributing 37.21 percent of Li Auto’s deliveries in the first 11 months of last year.
Onvo owners to get more available batteries and free swap service during Chinese New Year holidays
By the end of January, 1000 additional 60-kWh battery packs are expected to be added to the battery swap stations available for Onvo.
Between January 22 and February 12, all Onvo owners will be able to enjoy unlimited free battery swap and charging services at swap stations along highways.
Zeekr teases 007 GT, its new shooting brake model after 001
Zeekr shared the first three images of the Zeekr 007 GT, its second shooting brake style model after the Zeekr 001.
The Zeekr 007 GT is based on the Zeekr 007 sedan and is expected to be launched in the second quarter.
Nio, BYD, Li Auto donate to Tibet earthquake relief efforts
Nio donated RMB 1 million, BYD donated RMB 10 million and Li Auto donated RMB 5 million.
Tuesday’s earthquake in Tibet has killed 126 people, injured 188 and collapsed 3,609 homes.
Hongqi launches Tiangong 08 all-electric SUV, priced from $32,730
The Tiangong 08 measures 4,925 mm in length and has a starting price range of RMB 239,800 ($32,730) to RMB 339,800.
The SUV is available with three battery pack options and a CLTC range of 520 km to 730 km.
BYD Hefei sets sail as NEV maker’s 3rd car carrier joins fleet
BYD Hefei set sail today, the second for BYD as owner and the third in its fleet.
The first vessel in BYD’s fleet, BYD Explorer No. 1, entered service in January 2024, and the second vessel, BYD Changzhou, entered operation in December 2024.
RoboSense unveils EM4 LiDAR with world’s most laser channels
RoboSense unveiled its new EM4 LiDAR with 1,080 laser channels, saying it’s the world’s first LiDAR with more than 1,000 channels.
The EM4 has detection range of up to 600 meters and can increase the response time of smart driving systems by up to 70 percent.
