The decline in Model Y retail sales in China in May was partly due to the significant increase in exports.
From January to May, Model Y’s retail sales in China totaled 126,643 units, a year-on-year decrease of 24.03 percent.
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Nio’s highest-priced ET9 delivers 682 units in May
The ET9 delivered 682 units in May, bringing the combined deliveries over the past two months to 1,492 units.
The ES6 remains the top-selling Nio-brand model, with 5,479 units delivered in May.
Nio’s highest-priced ET9 delivers 682 units in May
The ET9 delivered 682 units in May, bringing the combined deliveries over the past two months to 1,492 units.
The ES6 remains the top-selling Nio-brand model, with 5,479 units delivered in May.
G7 SUV to be first model to feature Xpeng’s Turing AI chip
The Turing AI chip gives the G7 stronger AI capabilities, Xpeng said.
Xpeng is the second Chinese EV startup after Nio to mass-produce its own smart driving chips.
G7 SUV to be first model to feature Xpeng’s Turing AI chip
The Turing AI chip gives the G7 stronger AI capabilities, Xpeng said.
Xpeng is the second Chinese EV startup after Nio to mass-produce its own smart driving chips.
Battery maker Eve Energy plans to list in Hong Kong
Eve Energy is set to become the latest Chinese battery maker to list in Hong Kong after CATL.
Eve Energy held a 2.7 percent share of the global EV battery market in the first four months of the year, ranking ninth.
China NEV retail up 28% year-on-year in May, back above 1 million units
BEVs sold 607,000 units in May, up 22.6 percent year-on-year, accounting for 59.5 percent of NEV sales.
PHEVs and EREVs saw combined retail sales of 414,000 units in May, up 34.1 percent year-on-year, accounting for 40.5 percent of NEV sales.
Tesla retail sales in China down 30% year-on-year to 38,588 in May
In the first five months of the year, Tesla’s retail sales in the Chinese domestic market was 201,926 units, a decrease of 7.82 percent year-on-year.
So far this year, Tesla’s retail sales volume in China declined year-on-year in four out of the five months.
Xpeng to debut G7 SUV on Jun 11, claiming L3 computing power
The G7 will be the first AI car with L3 computing power, said Xpeng’s chairman.
The G7 will be the first model to feature the HUD system co-developed by Xpeng and Huawei.
Nio recruiting distributor partner for Macau market
Nio is currently recruiting distributor partners for the Macau market, describing this as a strategic upgrade in the city.
Earlier this month, Nio announced plans to enter seven new European markets in collaboration with local distributor partners.
BYD launches Seal 06 EV sedan, starting at $15,270
The Seal 06 EV is BYD’s latest affordable electric sedan, with a range of up to 545 km.
The sedan measures 4,720 mm in length and is equipped with BYD’s God’s Eye C smart driving system.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao teases new SUV
Fang Cheng Bao has teased a new model, potentially the Tai 7, the second model in the Tai series.
Fang Cheng Bao sold a record 12,592 vehicles in May.
Chery to launch its first flying car in Oct
Chery will launch its first eVTOL in October, becoming the latest player in the so-called low-altitude economy in China.
Chery’s goal is to drive the low-altitude economy from a laboratory concept to reality in households.
Nio to supply batteries to McLaren, report says
Nio will develop and supply power batteries for the British supercar brand McLaren, to be used in its hybrid models.
The battery pack will be based on Nio’s in-house developed 4680 large cylindrical battery cells, with small-scale production expected to begin next year.
BYD brings Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan to Gulf countries
The Seal 07 DM-i has been renamed Seal 7 DM-i in the Gulf region and is now available in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.
The hybrid sedan will be launched in Bahrain soon.
BYD makes debut in Japan’s top 10 imported car sales list
BYD registered a record 416 vehicles in Japan in May, with over 240 of them being the newly launched Sealion 7 electric SUV.
The launch of the Sealion 7 in April increased consumer awareness of the BYD brand and boosted visits to dealerships.
BYD chairman sees strong overseas sales this year
BYD’s prices in overseas markets are relatively stable, which significantly contributes to the company’s profitability, Wang Chuanfu said.
BYD has seen signs of sequential growth in monthly sales in multiple overseas markets.
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of updated C16 SUV, starting at $23,640
Leapmotor has added five-seat options to the C16 SUV, which previously only had six-seat versions.
The updated C16 is built on an 800-volt high-voltage architecture, with the BEV variant offering a range of 630 km.
BYD’s 2 new car carriers with 9,200-vehicle capacity begin sea trials
The BYD Xi’an and BYD Changsha car carriers have entered the sea trial phase and are set to enter service soon.
Another BYD car carrier, the BYD Shenzhen with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles, arrived in Brazil during its maiden voyage at the end of last month.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Apr 2025: CATL 38.1%, BYD 17.3%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations in January-April totaled 171 GWh, accounting for 55.4 percent of the global total.
CATL’s market share slightly decreased from January to April compared to January to March, while BYD’s slightly increased.
