The all-new S7 and R7 are the first models launched by Luxeed in its Phase 2.0, and will feature more Huawei technologies.
The pre-sale price for the updated Luxeed S7 is RMB 258,000 ($35,920), and the R7 is RMB 268,000.
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Tesla’s new Model 3 variant has up to 830 km range, Model Y L 751 km, filing info shows
The new Model 3 variant becomes Tesla’s longest-range model, with a battery pack capacity of 78.4 kWh. The Model Y L has an 82.0-kWh battery pack.
Both models use ternary lithium-ion batteries, with the battery cells supplied by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution.
Onvo L90 delivery wait time doubles to 8-10 weeks; over 70% customers opt for BaaS plan
The delivery wait time for the Onvo L90 has doubled, and the wait time for the L60 has also been slightly extended.
Over 70 percent of customers opted for BaaS when purchasing the L90, demonstrating the popularity of the battery rental purchase scheme.
GM to import batteries from CATL for Chevrolet Bolt EV, report says
GM plans to import batteries from CATL to power its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, despite high tariffs.
This arrangement is only a temporary solution, as the company is working to develop its own low-cost batteries using LFP chemistry.
Leapmotor exec shares spy photos of new D-series models undergoing summer testing
The first model in Leapmotor’s D-series will be a large SUV priced around RMB 300,000 ($41,800).
Two models in the D series are currently undergoing summer testing.
FAW-Audi launches Q6L e-tron family models equipped with Huawei’s driver assist system
The Q6L e-tron family includes the Audi Q6L e-tron and Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron, with a starting price of RMB 348,800 ($48,590). Read more…
GWM’s Brazilian plant to begin production on Aug 15, report says
GWM’s Brazilian plant will have an initial production capacity of 30,000 vehicles per year, which will increase to 50,000 by 2028.
The factory was previously owned by Mercedes-Benz and was acquired by GWM in 2021.
GWM’s Brazilian plant to begin production on Aug 15, report says
GWM’s Brazilian plant will have an initial production capacity of 30,000 vehicles per year, which will increase to 50,000 by 2028.
The factory was previously owned by Mercedes-Benz and was acquired by GWM in 2021.
Nio signs new deal to add 100 swap stations in East China’s Jiangsu
Nio currently has 422 battery swap stations and 313 supercharging stations in Jiangsu.
The latest collaboration marks the fifth bulk construction agreement for battery swap stations reached by Nio Power since October last year.
Nio adds 800 salespeople in past month as 3rd-gen ES8 launch approaches
In the past month, nearly 800 sales professionals with experience at Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, and Volvo have joined Nio’s sales team, said a Nio executive.
Nio’s third-generation ES8 is said to make its debut on August 20, with showroom models available at Nio stores on August 21.
Huawei, Chery sign deal to bring joint brand Luxeed to ‘Phase 2.0’
Luxeed will invest over RMB 10 billion ($1.4 billion) and increase its R&D team to 5,000 people.
A dedicated NEV company for Luxeed has been established, with production, sales, and services operating independently.
Nio Onvo aims to deliver over 10,000 L90s in Aug, report says
Onvo president Shen Fei told his team that L90 deliveries must exceed 10,000 units in August, according to a local media report.
To date, only the ES6 and Onvo L60 models under Nio Inc have achieved monthly deliveries exceeding 10,000 units.
Changan Nevo teases new Q05 compact electric SUV to rival BYD Yuan Up
Nevo shared four images of the electric Q05, saying that the model will be its first global all-electric compact SUV.
The currently available Nevo Q05 is a PHEV with a starting price of RMB 96,900 ($13,500).
Li Auto facing major challenges in protecting brand image
Following the lukewarm initial acceptance of the Li i8, Li Auto faced a tsunami of negative comments on social media platforms.
This is the second time Li Auto has faced a large-scale public opinion attack after the Li Mega.
New MG4 gets 11,067 pre-orders in first 24 hours
MG began pre-sales of the all-new MG4 on August 5, with a starting price of RMB 73,800 ($10,280). Read more…
New MG4 gets 11,067 pre-orders in first 24 hours
MG began pre-sales of the all-new MG4 on August 5, with a starting price of RMB 73,800 ($10,280). Read more…
Leapmotor begins supplying battery packs to some commercial NEV makers, report says
Leapmotor has received orders from more than five commercial NEV makers and is continuing to expand its customer base, according to a local media report.
Leapmotor’s battery cells are still sourced from battery makers including CATL.
Xpeng debuts new P7 armed with 3 in-house chips for comeback of its iconic model
Xpeng has started pre-sales of the new P7 without announcing pre-sales pricing, saying it aims to officially launch the model later this month.
The new P7 comes standard with three Turing AI driving chips, has a range of up to 820 km, and uses some of Xpeng’s humanoid robot technologies.
China NEV retail up 14 % year-on-year to 1.003 million in Jul, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s passenger NEV retail sales barely exceeded 1 million units in July, with growth continuing to slow.
The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales was 54.7 percent in July and 50.81 percent year-to-date.
GWM Tank to begin pre-sales of updated Tank 500 SUV on Aug 11
Tank will begin pre-sales of the updated Tank 500 SUV on August 11, with the main upgrades focused on vehicle intelligence.
The brand sold 20,020 vehicles in July, contributing 19.18 percent of GWM’s monthly sales.
