Xpeng started pre-sales of the G6 SUV and X9 MPV in Indonesia and plans to start localized production in Indonesia in the second half of 2025.
Xpeng said it sees Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region as its next growth engine.
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BYD mulls building its 3rd European plant in Germany, report says
BYD is considering building its third European car assembly plant in Germany as it looks to as build brand awareness and acceptance, according to Reuters.
BYD is currently building two NEV plants in Europe, one in Hungary and the other in Turkey.
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai to open 1st overseas plant, aims to start production in 2026
Hesai will break ground on its first overseas project by the end of this year, with production targeted for 2026, according to the Financial Times.
Hesai said last week that it had a multi-year exclusive supply partnership with a top European automotive OEM — reportedly Mercedes-Benz.
BYD teases new electric SUV Sealion 05 EV
The compact electric SUV Sealion 05 EV will be based on an all-new platform with a rear drive powertrain.
The Sealion 05 EV will be the third model in BYD’s Sealion series after the Sealion 07 EV and Sealion 05 DM-i.
VW, FAW JV to launch 11 new models in China from 2026, including 10 NEVs
FAW-Volkswagen will launch six BEV models, two PHEV models, and two EREV models from 2026.
The plan to launch EREVs is interesting, considering that several years ago Volkswagen management was not optimistic about EREVs.
William Li details how Nio should control costs in internal speech
William Li said Nio is aiming for single-quarter profitability in the fourth quarter and needs to become more rational in cost control, resource allocation, and priority setting.
He asked staff to change the unjustifiable practices of the past, focus on efficiency, and deliver on business goals.
BYD’s 5th car carrier BYD Changsha to be launched soon
BYD Changsha is the fifth in BYD’s fleet and its second car carrier with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles.
BYD’s fleet previously included BYD Explorer No.1, BYD Hefei, BYD Changzhou, and BYD Shenzhen.
CATL posts record Q4 2024 net income, gross margin slips
CATL reported revenue of RMB 102.97 billion in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 3.08 percent year-on-year.
Its revenue declined in 2024 due to lower product prices brought about by lower prices of raw materials such as lithium carbonate.
Li Auto Q4 2024 earnings call: Live updates
Li Auto aims to have 2,500 supercharging stations at the launch of its first all-electric SUV, the Li i8, and to increase the number to more than 4,000 by the end of 2025. Read more…
Nio to allow ET9 test drives next weekend, shares new video showing SkyRide chassis’ capabilities
Nio has shared a new video showing the ET9’s ability to keep its wheels glued to the road while going through a ramp at 80 km/h.
Deliveries of the Nio ET9 are expected to take place at the end of this month.
Li Auto sees net income rebound in Q4, gross margin slips
Li Auto expects its vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2025 to be in the range of 88,000 to 93,000 units, up 9.5 percent to 15.7 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to launch M5 Ultra SUV on Mar 20
The Aito M5 Ultra will come standard with Huawei’s smart driving system.
Aito began pre-sales of the M5 Ultra on March 1, with a pre-sale starting price of RMB 238,000 ($32,900).
Tesla plans to produce new Model Y codenamed ‘E41’ in Shanghai at 20% lower cost, report says
The lower-cost Model Y — internally codenamed “E41” — will be mass-produced at Tesla’s Shanghai factory starting in 2026, according to Reuters.
The Shanghai-built model will be sold primarily in China to defend market share, Reuters said.
BYD to unveil 1000-kW supercharging tech on Mar 17, twice as powerful as Tesla’s V4 Supercharger
BYD will unveil its Super e-Platform on March 17, and the 1000-kW supercharging technology with twice the charging power of Tesla’s V4 Supercharger.
BYD will also begin pre-sales of the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV on March 17.
BYD Yangwang to officially launch luxury sedan U7 on Mar 27
The U7 is a flagship sedan priced at the 1 million yuan ($138,000) level and will feature groundbreaking technologies, Yangwang said.
Its launch event will be held in Shenzhen on March 27 at 7:30 pm Beijing time.
Xpeng launches updated G6 and G9 SUVs with upgraded features and lower prices
The starting price of the updated G6 is 11.56 percent lower and the updated G9 is 5.72 percent lower.
Both models have upgraded the charging multiplier from 3C to 5C and come standard with a free smart driving system.
Xpeng launches updated G6 and G9 SUVs with upgraded features and lower prices
The starting price of the updated G6 is 11.56 percent lower and the updated G9 is 5.72 percent lower.
Both models have upgraded the charging multiplier from 3C to 5C and come standard with a free smart driving system.
Tesla China has planned ‘lower-priced Model Y’ as defensive move, report says
The “lower-priced Model Y” doesn’t have much change in the battery, power and chassis, according to local media.
The timing of the launch of this new model will depend on the order performance of the updated Model Y.
Nio’s William Li shares animated images showing robots working as quality inspectors at F2 plant
Nio’s F2 factory has added several robotic quality inspectors that perform smoothly over a range of operations, said William Li.
A year ago, UBTech Robotics showed its humanoid robot working on an assembly line at a Nio factory in a video.
Tesla working with Baidu to improve its smart driving system in China, report says
Baidu recently dispatched engineers to Tesla’s Beijing office to work on better integrating its navigation map information with the FSD, according to Reuters.
The move aims to improve the FSD V13’s understanding of Chinese roads with more accurate and updated map information.
