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Nio has just launched a mobile charger which can also be used to provide power to other vehicles or devices. The mobile charger can be used to charge their vehicle from 220V household plug with a maximum power of 2.85 kW, according to an article in the Nio application. Meanwhile, for energy construction from vehicles to cars or other devices, the maximum release power is 3.3 kw. The mobile charger supports all Nio production vehicles, including three models of SUVs, ES8, ES6 and EC6, and Sedan Et7. But what was a little disturbing, the device could not be bought by…

Leapmotor, China’s electric vehicle startup, delivered 10,069 vehicles in May. Latest record monthly high, over 10,059 in March. The number of vehicles delivered in May rose 10.81 percent compared to April and increased by 215.15 percent compared to the same month last year. During 2022 (January-May), the total number of Leapmotor deliver was 40,735 units, an increase of 347.44 percent over the same period last year. Leapmotor is a start-up company that was founded in 2015 and has several portfolios of electric vehicles such as the T03 minivan, S01 coupe and the flagship SUV C11. For each of the models,…

Li Auto in May delivered 11,496 Li ONE to their customers. Li ONE is the only model at the moment, the number of deliveries in May rose 176 percent from last month and 165.93 percent over the same month last year This significant increase was supported by the Covid-19 which began to subside and had an effect on their supply chain. Cumulatively, the company has delivered 171,467 Li Ones to consumers since the model was first introduced in 2019. Despite the significant improvement, Li Auto said the challenges posed by regional lockdowns in the supply chain remain. “Although our parts…

XPG Motors in May delivered 10,125 vehicles to their customers. This number is up 12.5 percent from last month and 78 percent over the same month in 2021. XPG Motors in May delivered 4,224 P7 sedans, 3,686 P5 sedans, and 2,215 G3 series compact SUVs. As of May 31, XPeng Motors’ total year-to-date shipments reached 53,688 units, up 122% year-on-year. In mid-May, XPeng Motors resumed two-shift production at its Zhaoqing plant after supply chains and key manufacturing areas in China began to recover gradually after a brief lockdown due to Covid-19. XPeng promises to upgrade their vehicles and introduces the…

BYD type K9 low deck come with dimensions of 12,000 mm in length, 2,500 mm in width, 3,400 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 6,100 mm. BYD K9 is equipped with an AC Synchronous Motor electric motor that delivers 300 kW of power or 402 hp with a peak torque of 1,100 Nm. To support its electrical power needs, this bus is equipped with a BYD Iron-Phosphate battery with a capacity of 342 kWh. When the battery is fully charged, this electric bus is claimed to be able to continue traveling as far as 250 kilometers with a maximum…

Despite Shanghai, the city where its headquarters are located, went into lockdown due to Covid-19, NIO added a total of 34 battery swap stations in May. With the addition of 34 new battery swap stations in May, there are 949 in total, with 245 of them located along highways, according to information shared on its mobile app. NIO added 37 supercharging stations in May 2022, bringing the total to 820 with 4,514 charging piles. It also added 20 destination charging stations, bringing the total to 712 and providing 4,098 charging piles. See also: NIO is rumored to be build factory…

After being revealed globally in London in March, Lotus’ first electric Eletre Hyper-SUV, debuted in China on Wednesday. Lotus opens pre-orders with a 5,000 yuan ($746) deposit for the British manufacturer’s first all-electric model The price of the Lotus Eletre hasn’t been announced yet, but given its specs and positioning, it’s likely to be priced in the RMB million range in China. The Lotus Eletre is manufactured using the Electric Premium Architecture (EPA), the industry-leading 800V platform for electric vehicles by Lotus. See also: What we know so far about Lotus Eletre features and specifications The Lotus Eletre measures 5,103…

NIO in May 2022 delivered 7,024 electric vehicles to their customers. The number was up 38.43 percent from last month and up 4.66 percent from the same month last year. In May 2022 a total of 1,707 units of the ET7 electric sedan were delivered to customers. While the remaining 5,317 are SUV type vehicles with details of 746 ES8, 2,936 ES6, and 1,635 EC6. What’s interesting about the report on electric vehicle shipments in May is that for the first time the ET7 deliver exceeds the EC6 shipment. The ET7’s total delivery total has been 2,563 since it first…

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced a national-level certification program for automotive technicians in the field of EV maintenance and service. LTA signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) with 21 organizations, including automotive industry partners, vehicle fleet owners, training providers and other government agencies to train and certify automotive technicians. Under the MOU, the parties will identify a basic set of competencies regarding the safe handling of high-voltage systems, as well as electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics. See also: VinFast to shift legal and financial headquarters to Singapore This will form the basic knowledge and skills in EV maintenance and repair, which…

NIO according to local media Cailian plans to build a factory in Hungary to produce battery swap stations and charging infrastructure for the European market. NIO has opened job openings in the region to support the plan. Positions open include a number of positions in production, technology, and finance. According to an unnamed NIO insider, NIO’s plan to build a factory in Hungary is to fulfill its need to build a battery swap station in Europe. The plan to build a factory in Hungary seems plausible as the company is currently increasing its business in the European market. NIO on…

China has just officially announced a new policy that encourages the use of new energy vehicles (NEV) in rural areas. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Commerce and National Energy Administration have issued a policy package in an effort to increase NEV consumption in rural areas, according to an announcement posted on the MIIT website. The campaign will run from May to December 2022, and the China Automobile Manufacturers Association (CAAM) will implement it, with support from government agencies. See also: Elon Musk: China leading the world in electric vehicles…

Wuling Motors has finally officially introduced an electric car for the Indonesian market, namely the Wuling EV at Laguna Atrium, Central Park Jakarta, Wednesday (1/6/2022). The Wuling EV, which will soon be sell in Indonesia, applies a future tech design language that combines a touch of the future and technology. Dian Asmahani Brand & Marketing Director of Wuling Motors said, Wuling has displayed GSEV-based electric vehicles at various automotive exhibition events in Indonesia since 2018. “We really appreciate the positive response given by the community and government in welcoming the presence of Wuling electric vehicles. Of course, this is what…

Foxconn stated that the global supply chain crisis will gradually recover in the second half of this year, in line with the end of the lockdown in Shanghai due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We are quite confident in the stability of our supply chain for the second half of this year,” Foxconn chairman Liu Young-way said in a Reuters report. The signs are evident from the Shanghai government’s policy of allowing residents in “low-risk” areas to return to work from Tuesday. See also: Fisker and Foxconn to build PEAR Urban Lifestyle EV Foxconn is aiming to become the first electric…

BYD as one of the largest electric vehicle manufacturers in China continues to expand overseas, including to the Brazilian automotive market in South America. Previously, BYD had launched its flagship sedan, the Han EV for Brazil Market. This year BYD’s electric vehicle business is expected to reach 45 major Brazilian cities, through partnerships between BYD Brasil and local dealers such as Eurobike, Saga and Servopa. The company said today. BYD targets to have 100 designated dealers in Brazil by the end of 2023. The BYD Han EV launched in Brazil is a high-performance all-wheel-drive EV. The BYD Han EV can…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that whatever the world thinks about China, it is leading the race for electric vehicles and renewable energy. Elon Musk’s statement replied to a tweet showing data on the world’s wind power capacity. China itself has the largest wind power capacity in the world, which is 328,973 MW. China’s wind power capacity is 148 percent higher than the United States, which is in second place at 132,738 MW. Germany is third with wind power capacity of 63,760 MW, India fourth with 40,067 MW, Spain fifth with 27,497 MW and the UK sixth with 27,130 MW.…

Smart #1 which was launched a few months ago will open pre-orders for the European market in December. Smart #1 was previously available for the Chinese market. Customers who pre-order will have to wait until mid-2023 to receive it. For the European market, 1,000 vehicles are available and 100 vehicles are available for the UK market. If you want to get it, you have to move quickly when the pre-order period is opened considering the limited number of vehicles sold. See also: Smart #1 electric SUV revealed, has 268 hp and up to 272 miles of range Smart #1 Launch Edition…

BYD Seal has just been introduced to the Chinese market. In the initial seven hours after the official pre-sale began, pre-sale orders for the Seal had reached 22,637 units. This car is quite interesting from its exterior appearance because if you pay attention, it reminds us of a Porsche Taycan mated to a Tesla Model 3. The BYD Seal will also be available for the Australian market. BYD importers confirmed with BYD Seal that they would be coming to Australia under the name Atto 4. The serious challenger to the Tesla Model 3 is set to arrive in the second…

Tesla has added a second shift to increase their electric vehicle production at the Shanghai Giga, according to a cnevpost report. Dual shifts took effect at the Shanghai Giga on May 23, the report said, citing a Tesla insider. Previously using a one-shift system since returning to production on April 19 due to limited staff and supply chain issues. Production at Giga Shanghai is still on a closed loop basis. Output is essentially the same as before the Covid lockdown levels, and is expected to return to full normal levels next month, the report said. See also: Tesla Boost Giga…

The Denza D9 is a luxury MPV car jointly by BYD and Mercedes-Benz for the Chinese market. Interestingly, this Denza will use an electric powertrain in this large luxury MPV car. On its first sale, the Denza D9 got 3,000 orders in just 30 minutes. Dimensionally, the Denza D9 has a length of 5,250 mm, a width of 1,950 mm, a height of 1,920 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,110 mm. Interestingly, this Denza D9 comes with several seating configurations, namely 4 seater and 7 seater and is intended for business people and executives who want the luxury of an…

Zeekr has just announced 20,000 deliveries for the Zeekr 001, the company’s only model. The owner of the 20,000th Zeekr 001 acquired the vehicle at a ceremony at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show (Auto Shenzhen 2022). Zeekr, the premium brand from Geely has delivered 2,137 Zeekr 001 in April. Bringing the total shipments to 16,385 since shipments began last October. By May, Zeekr had delivered 3,615 Zeekr 001s. It took 192 days from brand announcement to delivery of its first vehicle. The first 10,000 units were reached within 110 days. The Zeekr 001 has three versions, with…