CnEVPost Newsletter: ​China EV insurance registrations; BYD ramps up AI investment


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Dec 17, 2024

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Dec 15: Nio 4,400, Tesla 18,500, Xiaomi 5,800, BYD 97,800

Onvo had 1,700 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 14,100, Xpeng 7,200, Zeekr 5,200, Leapmotor 10,000 and Aito 6,700.

BYD reportedly sets up new R&D team to ramp up AI investment

BYD has set up an advanced technology research and development center that now has about 500 people, ramping up its investment in AI and large models.

BYD enters Estonia, local deliveries to start in early 2025

The first two BYD stores opened in Estonia and began pre-sales of four BYD NEV models.

Zeekr to present 3 models at CES 2025, showcasing its strongest products to US audience

Zeekr is so far the only Chinese EV maker to announce a presence at CES 2025, and it will be its third consecutive appearance at the tech event since 2023.

Huawei, JAC joint brand Maextro sees 1st factory set up

Huawei unveiled the Maextro S800 on November 26, targeting the luxury executive sedan market with an estimated price tag of RMB 1 million to RMB 1.5 million.

Chery's new iCar brand launches 2nd EV model iCar V23 with starting price of $13,700

The iCar V23 is iCar's second model, after the iCar 03, and is aimed at fashion-conscious young people.

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