Zeekr 9X is set to launch in the third quarter, with an expected starting price of about RMB 600,000 ($83,550).
Zeekr 9X is Zeekr’s first hybrid model, with an all-electric range exceeding 380 km.
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China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 15: Nio 3,060, Tesla 15,500, Xiaomi 5,600
Nio Inc, including the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 4,730 insurance registrations in China last week, a 9.24 percent increase from the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week reached a 10-week high, up 79.40 percent from the previous week’s 8,640 units.
Tesla Model 3 delivery wait times see rare increase in China
Tesla Model 3 delivery wait times in China have seen their first increase in nine months, suggesting that the Shanghai factory may be undergoing some new adjustments.
The wait time for the Model 3 long-range version has increased from 1-3 weeks to 3-5 weeks, while the performance version has increased from 1-3 weeks to 8-10 weeks.
RoboSense hits 1 million automotive LiDAR delivery milestone
RoboSense delivered its one millionth automotive LiDAR, becoming the first company in the world to hit this milestone.
It sold 519,800 ADAS LiDARs in 2024, accounting for 95.52 percent of total sales.
IM Motors launches updated LS7 SUV with starting price of $47,310
The updated IM LS7 is 5,049 mm long and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
The model is built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and features a four-wheel steering system.
WeRide signs deal to run robotaxis in Dubai
WeRide’s first robotaxis will start commercial operations with safety officers and fully driverless testing in Dubai this year, with fully driverless commercial operations set to start in the first quarter of 2026.
WeRide is accelerating its expansion in international markets, with the Middle East region as a strategic priority.
Chery to use LG Energy Solution’s next-gen 46-series cylindrical batteries
LG Energy Solution will supply Chery with a total of 8 GWh of next-generation 46-series cylindrical batteries over the next six years, enough to power about 120,000 EVs.
The battery supply is scheduled to begin early next year and will be installed in Chery’s flagship EV models.
Zeekr brand reaches 500,000th car production milestone
The 500,000th production vehicle of the Zeekr brand, a Zeekr 009 Grand MPV, rolled off the production line today.
As of the end of May, the cumulative delivery volume of the Zeekr brand totaled 492,794 units.
Xiaomi moves up launch of YU7 SUV from Jul to end of Jun
The YU7 will be launched at the end of June, along with a second tablet featuring Xiaomi’s in-house developed Xring O1 chip.
Xiaomi gave the YU7 its debut on May 22, with Lei stating at the time that the SUV’s official launch would take place in July.
SAIC adds new 9,500-car cargo ship, bringing its fleet to 36 car carriers
Anji Soundness began its maiden voyage today and will sail to Europe after loading vehicles at Chinese ports.
SAIC’s other car carrier, the Anji Ansheng, with a capacity of 9,500 vehicles, began its maiden voyage last month.
BYD exec says China’s EV price war unsustainable
BYD’s Stella Li said China’s EV price war is unsustainable and explains why the company cut prices.
Li also mentioned that BYD plans to continue making significant investments outside China, with a particular focus on the European market.
Xpeng, BP Pulse open their first jointly built charging station
Xpeng and BP Pulse reached a cooperation agreement in January to share their charging networks.
They will also accelerate the exploration of overseas collaborations.
Mercedes recalls 13,447 locally produced EVs in China due to battery thermal runaway risk
Beijing Benz is recalling 13,447 domestically produced EQC vehicles starting September 27.
Due to a design flaw in the battery management system software, the high-voltage batteries may experience thermal runaway under extreme conditions.
GAC Toyota to shift new car development decision-making from Japan to China to regain relevance
GAC Toyota will appoint local personnel with the deepest understanding of the Chinese market to lead R&D efforts, including new models and facelifts.
This will transform Toyota’s previous working approach, accelerating the production of better vehicles in China, Toyota said.
Chery set to become China’s first automaker to export over 5 million cars
Chery is set to reach a cumulative total of 5 million car exports later this month, becoming the first Chinese automaker to achieve this milestone.
From January to May, Chery exported 443,940 vehicles, up 1.99 percent year-on-year.
Chery set to become China’s first automaker to export over 5 million cars
Chery is set to reach a cumulative total of 5 million car exports later this month, becoming the first Chinese automaker to achieve this milestone.
From January to May, Chery exported 443,940 vehicles, up 1.99 percent year-on-year.
Xpeng working to integrate its Turing smart driving chip into some VW models in China, report says
Xpeng is working to integrate its Turing chip into some of Volkswagen’s models planned for launch in China next year, according to the Financial Times.
The company is also in discussions to supply chips to other automakers.
Nio signs new distributor deal to enter 3 more European markets
Nio has signed a distributor deal with Greek company Motodynamics to sell Nio and Firefly brand vehicles in Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria.
Last week, Nio announced it had reached distributor partnership agreements to enter seven new European markets.
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of 2 models in Hong Kong
Leapmotor has launched pre-sales of its T03 compact EV and C10 SUV in Hong Kong.
Leapmotor hinted that it will introduce an electric MPV product in its D-series lineup, which will be available in Hong Kong.
GAC’s eVTOL unit Govy unveils AirCab flying car, pre-sales begin
The official guide price for the Govy AirCab is no more than RMB 1.68 million ($233,900), with deliveries set to begin by the end of 2026.
The Govy AirCab features two seats and will be used for low-altitude tourism.
