Author: Linda Ma

Li Auto said the prevention and control of Covid since late March had a major impact on their production. The lockdown in some cities meant that Li Auto was unable to get parts from some suppliers. This resulted in delays in vehicle deliveries for some customers, for which Li Auto had to apologize via its app Li Auto strives to restore the spare parts supply chain while meeting Covid prevention and control requirements in order to minimize delivery delays. In March, Li Auto shipped 11,034 Li ONE, up 125 percent over last year. Compared to February shipments, there was an…

Audi has introduced the Audi Urbansphere concept electric car technology virtually (19/4). The Audi Urbansphere is the third electric concept car in the Sphere lineup alongside the Skysphere and Grandsphere. Well, different from the Skysphere and Grandsphere, the Urbansphere is designed as a candidate for an electric MPV specifically for the Chinese market. “To meet the demands of our customers in China, Audi design studios in Beijing and Ingolstadt are collaborating to develop the Audi Urbansphere,” said Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board Management Audi AG. Urbansphere is designed as a luxury MPV for China’s large urban areas known for…

Giga Shanghai officially resumed production after experiencing closure since March 28 due to the Lockdown policy in Shanghai. In production after the lockdown there were 8,000 employees back at work, according to a report by Kankanews. Production of batteries and motors at the Shanghai Giga has started at full speed, and vehicle assembly is starting in stages In Phase II vehicle workshops, 1,600 production and logistics personnel have carried out production activities. Tesla said its stock of vehicle parts was sufficient for one week of production. On the other hand, Tesla is also encouraging more than 100 suppliers to resume…

Chinese automaker Caofen has launched the F80 enduro motorcycle for the European market. As for what is interesting, this two-wheeled vehicle flaunts a minimalist look and gets an LCD instrument cluster and all-LED lights. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain and is claimed to be capable of providing a range of 150 km on a single charge. The Caofen F80 has a solid design, featuring wide handlebars, a high flat-type single seat, a number plate holder mounted around the rear tire, and black paint with sporty graphics. This motorbike carries a digital instrument console, all-LED lights, and uses…

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched an EMF scooter in Taiwan. As for what is interesting, this two-wheeled vehicle has a futuristic design and offers an NFC-enabled smart key and all-LED lights. The name EMF stands for Electro Motive Fighter, which was developed from 3 main concepts: “Exciting”, “Strength” and “Beyond” which were then translated into the overall design. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain with a removable battery and can go from 0-50 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. EMF is the product of a collaboration between Yamaha and the world’s largest battery exchange network, Gogoro. Yamaha EMF is…

BYD Seal is all-electric four-door sedan is a follow-up to last year’s Ocean-X concept and is based on BYD’s new architecture called e-platform 3.0. Seal continues the ocean-themed nomenclature in the BYD lineup, where names are used for EVs like Dolphin and warship names for PHEVs like Destroyer. In terms of appearance, the Seal is an evolution of the futuristic concept with similar dynamic lines and slightly refined features including LED light units and conventional wheels. Overall this model is a testament to a significant improvement in the design standards of Chinese automakers. According to leaked documents, the BYD Seal…

The Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV Gameboy Edition can be purchased by pre-order since March 9. 30,000 units have been ordered until mid-April 2022. Previously, since it was first launched in July 2020, the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV has become the electric car with the most sales, with 600,000 units in China. According to this Chinese car manufacturer, the Gameboy special edition is a continuation of the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV Macaron which is targeted at female consumers. As for the Gameboy special edition, it is more towards male consumers. It seems that the Wuling Hong Guang Mini…

WM Motor has just introduced the 2022 version of the E.5 smart electric sedan. WM Motor is an electric vehicle startup based in China. The recently launched 2022 E.5 comes in two models priced (after subsidies) of $28,251 and $29,820. Dimensionally the 2022 E.5 uses a longer wheelbase measuring 2810mm and a 1.91 panoramic awning. Inside the vehicle is a dual 12.3-inch display and a Living Mate smart console system. 2022 E.5 has an intelligent sound system that can control multimedia, vehicles, entertainment and other parts of the vehicle. The L2-level Living Pilot 3.5 Base intelligent drive system gives the…

NIO recently opened five new battery swap stations bringing the company to a total of 900 battery swap stations, according to information released by the company today. The 900th battery swap station is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu province in eastern China. NIO itself targets to have more than 1,300 battery swap station facilities by the end of 2022. Total NIO battery swap stations have served more than 8 million users, with 9 users using the service more than 1,000 times. NIO’s battery swap stations span China’s 31 provincial-level administrative regions, including 194 cities. Out of 59.4 percent of users use…

The Kymco Like 125 EV boasts a retro-inspired style and offers all-LED headlights and a digital instrument cluster. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain and promises a range of 199 km on a single charge. The Kymco Like 125 EV is an electric scooter that’s affordable and delivers decent coverage. This definitely makes this bike attractive to customers in the global market. The Kymco Like 125 EV features a front apron with chrome elements and blue stripes, flat footrests, one-piece seats with pillion handle rails and round mirrors. This scooter carries all-LED lights, a digital instrument cluster with…

Chinese automaker Zeeho, which is owned by CFMoto, has launched the AE8 scooter in its home country. This bike is offered in two versions: standard and S+. In terms of excellence, this two-wheeled vehicle has a futuristic appearance and offers adaptive headlights and an LCD instrument cluster. The bike runs on an electric powertrain and promises a range of up to 190 km on a single charge. The Zeeho AE8 offers the perfect combination of stunning looks and outstanding performance. This bike is sure to attract a lot of buyers in China. This maxi-style electric scooter is also expected to…

Tesla is preparing to resume production at Shanghai’s Giga on Monday after receiving the green light from local authorities, two people familiar with the matter said. Giga Shanghai from March 28 suspended production after the city began a lockdown to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases. The plan to resume production at the Shanghai Giga has the blessing of local authorities but is subject to change depending on the Covid-19 situation in Shanghai, said the source, who declined to be named as the matter is personal. One person said Tesla plans to start production at the Shanghai Giga with one…