CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 25, 2025 Deutsche Bank on Shanghai auto show: Global brands fight back with Chinese NEV tech China's smart NEV market has been dominated by local brands, but global auto brands have caught up, said Deutsche Bank. BYD sees Q1 net income double year-on-year BYD reported a net income of RMB 9.16 billion ($1.26 billion) in the first quarter, up 100.38 percent year-on-year. BYD's cumulative sales in UK exceed 20,000 units BYD entered the UK passenger car market...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 23, 2025 Nio Onvo unveils L90 SUV with extra-large frunk at Shanghai auto show The L90, Onvo's flagship SUV, has the largest frunk of any model currently available in China. Nio to unveil 3rd-gen ES8, launch Onvo L80 in Q4 The third-generation Nio ES8 will be unveiled in the fourth quarter, and Onvo's third model, the L80, will be launched in the fourth quarter, William Li said. BYD Denza unveils Denza Z concept sports car The Denza Z will feature BYD's e3...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 22, 2025 Nio Firefly to launch in Europe in Jun-Aug, right-hand drive version ready by Oct By the end of this year, Firefly will be in about 20 overseas markets, Nio president said. Nio targets Firefly to contribute 10% of sales Nio's management said orders for Firefly were in line with expectations, and as before avoided talking about specific numbers. Nio Firefly won't have dedicated swap stations in strategy shift Firefly cars will be connected to Nio's...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 18, 2025 Firefly show cars arrive at over 300 Nio stores, official launch 1 day away Firefly will hold an all-day event for its first model on April 19, with the official product launch starting at 8 pm Beijing time. Nio Firefly uses Horizon Robotics' chips to power its driver assist system Firefly represents the first model to come out of the partnership between Horizon Robotics and Nio. BYD Yangwang teases new SUV U8L for Shanghai auto show Yangwang has...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 17, 2025 China puts brakes on chaos in smart driving sector Chinese regulators are beginning to regulate car companies' marketing of driver assistance features and the implementation of OTA updates. Nio to showcase full range of models from its 3 brands at 2025 Shanghai auto show This will be the 5th time for the Nio main brand to participate in the Shanghai auto show, and the first time for two sub-brands, Onvo and Firefly, to make their debut at the...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 16, 2025 Regulatory filing: Onvo files for L90 electric SUV The Onvo L90 measures 5,145 mm in length and will come standard with a battery pack with a capacity of 85 kWh, which is the same long-range battery pack as the L60. Regulatory filing: Li Auto files for Li i8 electric SUV The Li i8 measures 5,085 mm in length and will come standard with lithium ternary batteries that supports 5C charging. Huawei-backed Aito officially launches M8 SUV, targeting...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 15, 2025 Xpeng launches 2025 X9 MPV with eye on global markets The starting price of the 2025 X9 remains unchanged, but brings upgraded comfort features. The MPV will be launched in Europe in the second half of this year. Xpeng to start using in-house developed autonomous driving chip in its EVs in Q2 Xpeng's Turing chip will be officially mass-produced in the second quarter, and will first be used in one of its new models. Zeekr launches 007 GT in...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 11, 2025 Tesla stops taking orders for Model S, Model X in China amid trade war Tesla has stopped taking orders for Model S and Model X in China, likely due in part to a worsening trade war that has hit both imported models. Chinese authorities delay approval of BYD, Geely investment plans in Latin America, report says China is delaying approval for BYD and Geely to produce cars in Latin America as US tariffs fuel trade and economic uncertainties, Reuters...
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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap Apr 10, 2025 Automakers' share of China NEV market in Mar: BYD No. 1 with 29.3%, Tesla No. 3 with 7.5% Tesla moved up to No. 3 in China's NEV market in March, up from No. 7 in February, as its local deliveries improved. Leapmotor officially launches B10 compact SUV, prices start at $13,590 The B10 secured 10,016 firm orders one hour after its launch, Leapmotor said. BYD Fang Cheng Bao to officially launch Tai 3 SUV on Apr 16, report says The Tai 3 is the first...
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