CnEVPost Newsletter: Xpeng, VW to share charging facilities; Honda said to use Huawei driver assist system


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Jan 6, 2025

Xpeng, VW to jointly build supercharging network in China in deepened tie-up

More than 20,000 charging piles operated by both companies covering 420 cities in China will be available to Xpeng and Volkswagen customers.

BYD to officially launch Xia MPV on Jan 8

BYD gave the Xia its debut on August 30, saying at the time that the MPV would be priced in the RMB 300,000-yuan ($40,980) class.

Honda plans to adopt Huawei's smart driving solution in China, report says

Honda is exploring cooperation with Huawei on the smart driving sector and is expected to use the Chinese tech giant's solution on its Ye brand, according to local media.

Leapmotor launches new C16 SUV variants with longer range

Leapmotor has rolled out two new BEV variants for the C16 SUV, which are more expensive but bring a larger battery pack.

JAC EV unit to build models based on CATL's skateboard chassis

JAC Yiwei will prioritize the adoption of CATL's CIIC-S platform for its passenger car program, which involves battery swap-enabled models, BEVs and EREVs.

CATL signs deal with FAW Jiefang to drive electrification of commercial vehicles

CATL signed a deal with FAW Jiefang to drive electrification in commercial vehicle transportation sector.

Global EV battery market share in Jan-Nov 2024: CATL 36.8%, BYD 17.1%

CATL and BYD continued to hold the top two positions as the world's largest battery makers in January-November, with the former's share unchanged from January-October and the latter increasing slightly.

China auto market sees 227 models with price cuts in 2024

China's auto market saw 227 models with price cuts in 2024, more than 148 in 2023 and significantly higher than 95 in 2022, according to CPCA secretary-general.

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