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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 stepped-up bet on shooting brake segment

The Zeekr 007 GT is Zeekr's second shooting brake-style model after the Zeekr 001 with a lower price tag.

Nio rumored to unveil new SUV ES9 at Nio Day 2025

This is the first time Nio ES9 has been widely mentioned on a social media platform.

Lexus secures land for wholly-owned EV plant in Shanghai for $185 million

The land is located in Jinshan district in southwestern Shanghai and covers an area of about 1.13 million square meters.

CATL reports 33% year-on-year net income growth in Q1

CATL reported net income of RMB 13.96 billion ($1.9 billion) in the first quarter, up 32.85 percent year-on-year, albeit down 5.30 percent from the fourth quarter of 2024.

2025 Shanghai auto show: Complete booth map

Onvo and Firefly -- Nio's two sub-brands, Xiaomi EV and BYD Fang Cheng Bao, will be attending the Shanghai auto show for the first time.

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