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Nio said on Monday it delivered 31,305 vehicles in August, its highest-ever monthly total, as strong sales from its Onvo and Firefly sub-brands offset weakness in its main brand. Deliveries rose 55.2% from a year earlier and 48.9% from July, surpassing the company’s previous record of 31,138 units set in December 2024. Onvo delivered 16,434 units, up 175% from July, while Firefly delivered 4,346 units, an 83.7% increase. The main Nio brand continued to struggle, delivering 10,525 units in August, down 47.8% year-on-year and 17% from July. From January to August, Nio delivered 166,472 vehicles, a 30% increase from a…

Tesla has reduced the price of its long-range rear-wheel drive Model 3 sedan in China by $1,400, less than a month after introducing the longest-range version of the car in the country. The model, launched on August 12 with a range of 830 kilometers under the CLTC standard, now starts at about $35,700, down from its initial price of $37,100. At launch, it was priced roughly 14 percent higher than the entry-level rear-wheel drive Model 3, which remains at around $32,400. The long-range rear-wheel drive version expanded the Model 3 lineup in China to four variants, joining the long-range all-wheel…

BYD said on Friday it will reduce the minimum trading lot size of its Hong Kong-listed shares to make the stock more accessible to investors and improve market liquidity. Effective from 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 19, the minimum trading lot will be lowered from 500 shares to 100 shares, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The change applies to both Hong Kong dollar and renminbi counters. At BYD’s closing price of HK$114.4 on Friday, the minimum investment required will fall from HK$57,200 to HK$11,440 once the adjustment takes effect. The company said the move is intended…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has launched the next-generation P7 electric sedan, introducing upgraded performance, new design elements, and advanced computing power. The liftback starts at 219,800 yuan ($30,730) for its entry-level variant, with four trims priced up to 301,800 yuan ($42,190). The P7, first released in 2020, has accumulated domestic sales of nearly 191,000 units and expanded into overseas markets including Europe. The updated model adopts Xpeng’s Xmart Face design language with a slim LED strip, illuminated logo, retractable door handles, active air intake, and an optional active rear spoiler. The vehicle has a drag coefficient of 0.201 Cd…

Dongfeng Motor’s new energy brand Voyah has launched the updated Zhiyin SUV, its latest all-electric model equipped with Huawei’s smart driving and cockpit technologies. Unveiled at an event on Thursday, the updated Zhiyin—marketed overseas as the Courage—starts at RMB 202,900 ($28,450), down from the RMB 220,000 pre-sale price set earlier this month. Voyah is offering three variants: two rear-wheel-drive versions priced at RMB 202,900 and RMB 222,900, and one all-wheel-drive version priced at RMB 242,900. The model features larger dimensions than its predecessor, measuring 4,810 mm in length and 2,925 mm in wheelbase. Its key highlights include Huawei’s Qiankun ADS…

Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) Tank brand has unveiled the updated Tank 500 SUV, refreshing one of its most prominent models with hybrid powertrains and upgraded technology. The hybrid version of the off-road SUV was launched at an event on Thursday, starting at RMB 335,000 ($46,820). The new entry price is RMB 25,000, or nearly 7%, lower than the RMB 360,000 pre-sales figure announced earlier this month. Tank is offering two Hi4-T variants and one Hi4-Z variant, priced at RMB 335,000, RMB 355,000, and RMB 375,000, respectively. Both hybrid models combine a 2.0-liter engine with an electric motor. The Hi4-T uses…

Xpeng  on Wednesday launched its next-generation P7, a dramatic overhaul of its flagship electric sedan, introducing a lower entry price and new artificial intelligence capabilities as it aims to strengthen its foothold in China’s crowded EV sector. The new model debuted at the company’s Guangzhou headquarters with a starting price of 219,800 yuan ($30,700), well below the 300,000 yuan price point Xpeng had previously suggested. Four Ultra editions were introduced, ranging from 219,800 yuan to 301,800 yuan. Shortly after the event, Xpeng announced on Weibo that the car had already secured more than 10,000 confirmed orders within the first seven…

Huawei-backed Aito has officially launched the battery electric vehicle (BEV) version of its M8 SUV, adding a new entry in China’s mid-to-large electric SUV segment. The Aito M8 BEV went on sale on Sunday with a starting price of 359,800 yuan ($50,280), about 4.8% lower than the previously announced pre-sale price of 378,000 yuan. Shortly after the launch, the company said the model had secured more than 7,000 firm orders within two hours. Aito is offering the BEV in three trims – Max+ Long Range Edition, Max+ All-Wheel Drive Edition, and Ultra All-Wheel Drive Edition – with each available in…

Shangjie, the new automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and SAIC Motor (SHA: 600104), has launched pre-sales of its first model, the H5 SUV, at a starting price of 169,800 yuan ($23,740). The vehicle becomes the most affordable model equipped with Huawei’s ADS 4 driving assistance system under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA). The H5 will officially launch on September 23 and is offered in both battery electric (BEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) versions. The SUV measures 4,780 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,664 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,840 mm. The EREV variant…

Chinese EV maker Yangwang, a sub-brand of BYD, has registered a new world speed record for electric vehicles. The brand’s U9 Track Edition reached 472.41 km/h (294 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany, surpassing the previous record. German professional driver Marc Basseng, who also set the prior global EV speed record in 2024, was behind the wheel for Yangwang’s test. See also: Mate Rimac Questions Power Claims for China’s YangWang U9 Track Edition https://twitter.com/BYDGlobal/status/1960220848251646434 “Last year, I thought I’d peaked. I never expected to break my own record so soon — but here we are, at…

MG, the passenger car brand owned by China’s SAIC and originally from Britain, will introduce 13 new energy vehicles (NEVs) worldwide within two years as part of a 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) investment in electrification and product development, The 21st Century News reported. The expansion will cover battery electric vehicles (BEVs), extended-range EVs (EREVs), and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). MG will rely on SAIC’s established technologies and supply chain capabilities, with additional initiatives including connectivity solutions developed with Oppo and the planned use of semi-solid state battery technology. MG has played a growing role in SAIC’s overseas sales, delivering 153,100…

Geely Holding Group is expanding its presence in New Zealand with the launch of three additional brands, marking its largest coordinated push in the market to date. Zeekr, Geely Auto and Farizon Auto will join Volvo, Polestar and Lotus under NordEast Vehicle Distributors, a division of New Zealand’s Giltrap Group. For the first time, six of Geely’s automotive brands will be managed under a single distributor in the country. The distributor will roll out new Geely Auto, Farizon and Zeekr dealerships from Sept. 15. NordEast said the expansion would be supported by flagship and multi-brand outlets backed by nine investor…

Tesla’s long-wheelbase Model Y L has passed Sweden’s moose test at 72 miles per hour (116 km/h), maintaining stability even with six adults onboard. The result highlights the SUV’s ability to combine extended size and family-friendly features with agile handling, according to test reports. The moose test, developed in Sweden in the 1970s, simulates an emergency swerve to avoid an obstacle. Many SUVs struggle to complete the maneuver cleanly above 50 mph (80 km/h), with some risking rollover or striking cones. The Model Y L’s performance places it among a small group of large vehicles capable of executing the test…

Tesla has introduced a new feature designed to help electric vehicle owners preserve battery life when their cars are parked for extended periods. The update, called “Low Power Mode,” aims to reduce so-called phantom drain — a gradual loss of charge that occurs when standby systems remain active. While Tesla models are among the most energy-efficient EVs, they continue to consume power when stationary to keep functions such as Sentry Mode and Summon Standby available. This can lead to noticeable battery depletion if vehicles are left idle for days, such as at airports. https://twitter.com/wmorrill3/status/1959367393320268105 The update follows previous reports of…

Xpeng will launch its next-generation P7 sedan in China on August 27, with deliveries beginning immediately after the official unveiling. The company is seeking to strengthen its position in the competitive mid-range electric vehicle market. The all-new P7 was unveiled earlier this month, when pre-sales began without official pricing. Customers who placed a small deposit were offered discounts at final payment, and the model attracted more than 10,000 pre-orders within minutes of sales opening. Xpeng is targeting monthly deliveries of more than 40,000 units from September and expects the P7 to become one of the top three pure electric sedans…

Formula E could expand to as many as four races in China as the all-electric championship seeks growth in the world’s largest electric vehicle market, according to series founder and chairman Alejandro Agag. Agag told Reuters on Friday that China represented a major opportunity compared with the United States, where electric vehicle incentives have been reduced in recent years. “Trump is really giving the space to China and China is only too happy to take it,” he said. “I was in China for the Shanghai Formula E race and every car I saw on the road was electric.” The Spaniard…

Li Auto has started deliveries of its Li i8 all-electric sport utility vehicle across China, following a relaunch earlier this month aimed at boosting demand for the new model. The six-seat SUV began rolling out on August 20 in 44 cities, the automaker said in a post on Weibo, though no further details were disclosed beyond photos from handover sites. The company previously said its factories were operating at full capacity and that it aimed to deliver more than 8,000 units by the end of September, with the target potentially rising to 10,000 in partnership with supply chain providers. “The…

Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr announced that its upcoming flagship SUV, the Zeekr 9X, will be equipped with a high-end audio system from British manufacturer Naim, the company said on Wednesday. Naim, traditionally known for supplying bespoke audio setups to ultra-luxury automaker Bentley, has won the UK’s “Queen’s Award” three times. Its systems have been featured in Bentley models including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Bentayga, with top-tier configurations costing up to 140,000 yuan (19,230 USD) extra. The Naim system in the Zeekr 9X features 32 speakers, eight seat shakers, and 40 independent channels. With a peak output…

China’s state-owned FAW Group is preparing to acquire a stake in electric vehicle maker Leapmotor, local outlet Cailian reported on Tuesday, in a move that could further solidify their partnership in new energy vehicle (NEV) development. FAW is advancing an internal plan to acquire around 10 percent of Leapmotor’s shares, the report said, citing a person familiar with the matter. The potential investment follows a memorandum of understanding signed in March, under which both companies agreed to jointly develop passenger NEVs and collaborate on auto parts. According to Leapmotor’s latest financial report, the first co-developed vehicle project between the two…

Xiaomi plans to enter the European electric vehicle (EV) market in 2027, marking the first time the company has identified Europe as its initial overseas destination for its auto business. William Lu, or Lu Weibing, mentioned the plan during an earnings call yesterday, saying that research and preparations are underway to support the expansion. The move follows early signs of testing in the region, with an SU7 Ultra model registered in Germany earlier this year. Xiaomi’s executives have reiterated that near-term efforts remain focused on meeting domestic demand, where production capacity is under strain and delivery wait times for its…