CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 26, 2025 China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 24: Nio Inc 7,571, Tesla 10,300, Xiaomi 8,200 Onvo's insurance registrations last week totaled 4,104 units, marking the second-highest on record, up 8.28 percent from the previous week's 3,790 units. BYD Yangwang U9 test car sets global EV top speed record at 472.41 km/h The Yangwang U9 test vehicle is equipped with four electric motors, delivering a combined output exceeding 3,000 Ps. BYD...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 25, 2025 Nio shares hit nearly 1-year high in Hong Kong as optimism over 3rd-gen ES8 continues Since the new- generation ES8 debuted on August 21, Nio shares have jumped about 33 percent over three trading days in Hong Kong. Nio Day 2025 to be held in Hangzhou in late Sept The third-generation ES8 SUV will be officially launched at Nio Day 2025. Nio launches higher-priced special edition of Firefly EV in China, limited to 333 units The special edition...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 22, 2025 Deutsche Bank expects new Nio ES8 sales to average around 3,000 units per month on competitive pricing If achieved, this would mean that ES8 monthly sales could return to historical highs for a considerable period of time. Survival matters most to Nio, new ES8 still has gross margin, says William Li R&D costs are spread across multiple models, and greater scale has helped Nio reduce costs. Nio may launch special edition Firefly EV in China based...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 21, 2025 Nio debuts 3rd-gen ES8 large SUV with aggressive pricing for pre-sales The starting price for the third-generation ES8 is 25 percent lower than its predecessor with a 100-kWh battery, and lower than Tesla's Model Y L under the BaaS plan. New ES8 show cars now available at over 300 Nio stores A Nio executive hinted that the starting price for the third-generation ES8 under the BaaS plan will be less than RMB 400,000 ($55,730). Nio shares more...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 20, 2025 Xiaomi plans entry into European EV market in 2027 Xiaomi delivered a record 81,302 cars in the second quarter and is currently struggling to meet delivery demand in China. Nio hits 9 million battery swaps in Shanghai Shanghai is the city with the most Nio battery swap stations, currently totaling 190. Nio to report Q2 2025 earnings on Sept 2 In the second quarter, Nio Inc delivered 72,056 vehicles, within the guidance range of 72,000 to 75,000...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 19, 2025 Tesla launches Model Y L in China to boost sales, putting pressure on local rivals The Model Y L starts at RMB 339,000 ($47,180) in China, which is expected to boost Tesla's sales in China and intensify competition in the six-seat SUV segment. Tesla brings back turn signal stalk for Model 3 in China Tesla has reintroduced the turn signal stalk as standard on the Model 3 sedan in China and is offering it as a paid option for vehicles already...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 18, 2025 Tesla says Model Y L coming soon in China, shares glimpse of details Tesla said the Model Y L is coming soon in China and shared a preview video showing a few details of the model. Nio plans expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026 The first models to be launched in these new markets will include vehicles from the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands. AUDI begins pre-sales of E5 Sportback in China, priced from $32,850 The E5...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 15, 2025 Nio shares interior of new ES8 ahead of Aug 21 debut The third-generation ES8 is currently the largest pure electric SUV in the Chinese market and also the model with the largest interior space in Nio's history. Nio Firefly begins first deliveries in Europe, making official entry into global markets Firefly's first deliveries in Europe took place on August 14 in Norway and the Netherlands. Xpeng, VW expand tech partnership to cover gasoline and...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Aug 14, 2025 Nio to unveil new ES8 on Aug 21, official launch set for next month's Nio Day 2025 Nio will hold a technology showcase event for the new ES8 on August 21, transitioning its first mass-produced vehicle to the third generation. Xpeng's new P7 will still feature its signature scissor doors The next-generation P7 will offer a variant with scissor doors, which will come in a special matte silver finish and exclusive features. Li Auto reportedly adjusts...
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