CnEVPost Newsletter: ​BYD exec on price war; ​SAIC adds new 9,500-car ship


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Jun 13, 2025

BYD exec says China's EV price war unsustainable

BYD's Stella Li said China's EV price war is unsustainable and explains why the company cut prices.

SAIC adds new 9,500-car cargo ship, bringing its fleet to 36 car carriers

Anji Soundness began its maiden voyage today and will sail to Europe after loading vehicles at Chinese ports.

GAC Toyota to shift new car development decision-making from Japan to China to regain relevance

GAC Toyota will appoint local personnel with the deepest understanding of the Chinese market to lead R&D efforts, including new models and facelifts.

Chery set to become China's first automaker to export over 5 million cars

Chery is set to reach a cumulative total of 5 million car exports later this month, becoming the first Chinese automaker to achieve this milestone.

Xpeng, BP Pulse open their first jointly built charging station

Xpeng and BP Pulse reached a partnership agreement in January to share their charging networks.

Mercedes recalls 13,447 locally produced EVs in China due to battery thermal runaway risk

Beijing Benz is recalling 13,447 locally produced EQC vehicles starting September 27, 2025.

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