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Stellantis has ceased production of the Leapmotor T03 small electric vehicle at its Tychy plant in Poland and is considering alternative manufacturing locations in Europe, the company said on Tuesday. The decision to stop assembly of the Chinese-made model took effect on March 30. “While the company remains fully engaged in the launch of Leapmotor vehicles in Europe, at the moment it is evaluating different production options,” Stellantis said in a statement, without specifying future production sites. See also: Stellantis, Leapmotor Reconsider EV Production Site Amid EU-China Tensions Over Tariffs Stellantis did not disclose the reason behind the suspension of…

Xpeng has opened pre-sales for the 2025 X9 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), unveiling a series of hardware and design upgrades that accompany a higher starting price. The updated model starts at RMB 399,800 ($54,500), reflecting an increase of RMB 40,000, or 11.12%, over the previous version’s base price. The automaker said the 2025 X9 offers 496 upgrades, including enhancements to comfort and performance. “The new X9 comes with hardware upgrades worth up to RMB 80,000 and incorporates a 35 percent refresh in design and components,” the company said in a statement. See also: Xpeng Marks Milestone as 100,000th Mona M03 Rolls…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has completed an equity placement of 136.8 million class A ordinary shares, raising approximately HK$4.03 billion ($520 million) in offshore transactions to non-U.S. persons, the company said. The share sale, priced at HK$29.46 per share, represents a 9.49 percent discount to Nio’s closing price of HK$32.55 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 27, when the offering was first announced. The placement was executed with the support of Morgan Stanley, UBS, China International Capital Corporation, and Deutsche Bank as placing agents. See also: Nio Appoints New Onvo President as Alan Ai Steps Down Initially,…

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers listed in Hong Kong fell sharply on Monday, after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports, intensifying trade tensions and sparking a broader global market selloff. BYD dropped 11.15% to HK$333.00, while Nio declined 11.30% to HK$25.50. Xpeng fell 11.40% to HK$72.25 and Li Auto was down 10.82% to HK$86.95 in early Hong Kong trading. The steep losses came alongside broader declines in the market, with the Hang Seng Index sliding 9% and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping more than 11%. See also: China Urges Auto Industry Consolidation to…

Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa has introduced 100 locally assembled electric buses on a newly launched Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route, according to a report by Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The buses, part of the city’s effort to reduce vehicle emissions and improve public transport, were assembled domestically using components imported from China. The vehicles were built by Belayneh Kindie Metal Engineering Complex and display the logo of Golden Dragon, a Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer. While technical specifications such as charging locations or battery capacity were not disclosed, the deployment represents a milestone in the capital’s electrification plans. See also:…

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM) are employing advanced simulation and measurement techniques to enhance the performance and durability of battery cells used in electric vehicles. The initiative aims to improve understanding of battery behavior during charging and discharging, as well as to optimize production processes and examine battery ageing. The results will be showcased at the Battery Show Europe 2025, taking place from June 3 to 5, where the institute plans to present an exhibit on inline layer thickness measurement of battery foil coatings. See also: Fraunhofer ISE Develops Medium-Voltage System for Fast-Charging Stations, Enhancing Flexibility…

Nio’s sub-brand Onvo has appointed Shen Fei as its new president after Alan Ai announced his departure from the role earlier on Today. Shen, previously head of Nio Power, confirmed his new position in a post on the Onvo App, marking his first public statement since the leadership transition. See also: Nio Surpasses 70 Million Battery Swaps, Expands Charging Infrastructure “As a veteran involved in building Nio Power’s service network, I take on a new challenge today and am confident that I’ll be joining you all on this new journey,” Shen wrote. “My team and I will continue to work…

Tesla saw a significant increase in sales of its China-made vehicles in March as production and deliveries stabilized following the Chinese New Year holiday, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Wednesday. Tesla China delivered 78,828 vehicles last month, including those sold domestically and those exported, marking a 156.87% surge from February’s 30,688 units. However, the figure represented an 11.49% decline from 89,064 units in March 2023. See also: Global Protests Target Tesla Showrooms Amid Controversy Over Elon Musk’s Political Role In the first quarter, Tesla China sold a total of 172,754 vehicles, reflecting a 21.79% decrease…

Nio reported a modest rebound in deliveries for March, as both its main brand and sub-brand Onvo saw improved performance. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker delivered 15,039 vehicles last month, a 26.74% increase from 11,866 in the same period last year and a 14% rise from February’s 13,192 units, according to company data released Monday. The Nio brand contributed 10,219 deliveries, down 13.88% year-on-year but up 11.77% from February. Meanwhile, Onvo, Nio’s sub-brand, delivered 4,820 vehicles in March, marking a 19.04% increase from the previous month. Onvo, which launched its first model, the L60 SUV, in September 2024, has…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng announced that the 100,000th Mona M03 sedan has rolled off the production line, marking a significant milestone for the company’s latest model. Xpeng said on Weibo that the achievement, reached just seven months after the Mona M03’s launch, sets a record for the fastest production of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) by a new Chinese automaker. The event took place at Xpeng’s Zhaoqing factory in Guangdong, attended by company chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, along with Mona M03 owners. See also: Xpeng to Launch Mona M03 Max With Enhanced Smart Driving in May The Mona…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto announced plans to open-source its proprietary automotive operating system, Halo OS, marking a direct challenge to the dominance of AUTOSAR, the widely used closed-source industry standard. Speaking at a forum in Beijing, Li Auto founder and CEO Li Xiang said the move makes Li Auto the first automaker to open-source a vehicle operating system. See also: Li Auto Prepares to Launch Updated Models in May with Smart Driving Upgrades “We are willing to promote the open source of the vehicle operating system to achieve a new height of performance,” Li said, according to remarks…

Lynk & Co has started pre-sales for its largest SUV to date, the Lynk & Co 900, targeting China’s growing large SUV market. The model, first unveiled in January, is available in four variants with pre-sale prices ranging from RMB 330,000 ($45,460) to RMB 435,000. Shortly after opening reservations, Lynk & Co reported receiving more than 8,200 pre-orders within an hour. Customers who place reservations now can access limited-time benefits, with the official launch scheduled for late April. See also: Lynk & Co 08 Hybrid SUV Launches in Europe with 200 km Electric Range, Starting at $55,630 The Lynk &…