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CnEVPost Newsletter: Nio reportedly to bring in investors for chip unit; Leapmotor launches updated C16 SUV

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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Jun 18, 2025

​Nio in talks to bring in strategic investors for chip unit, report says​

Nio plans to cede a small stake to strategic investors and will retain control over its chip project, according to local media.

​Nio Onvo L80 spotted in road tests, launch set for Q4​

L80 is a large five-seat SUV targeting the family car market.

​Leapmotor launches updated C16 SUV with lower prices​

Leapmotor has launched the updated C16 SUV, with a starting price of RMB 151,800 ($21,130), adding five-seat versions in addition to six-seat variants.

​Leapmotor hits 800,000th car delivery milestone​

The milestone means that Leapmotor has delivered 26,794 vehicles so far this month.

​BYD partners with China's top 2 EV charger operators to build 1-MW ultra-fast chargers​

BYD has teamed up with Teld and Star Charge to build 1-MW ultra-fast chargers.

​Gotion to supply its latest 46-series cylindrical battery cells for Ehang's EH216 eVTOL​

The EH216 series eVTOL equipped with the new batteries are expected to achieve significant performance improvements, including longer flight ranges and stronger power output.

​China NEV retail at 402,000 in Jun 1-15, up 38% year-on-year​

The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales was 57 percent from June 1 to 15, and 49.98 percent year-to-date.

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