CnEVPost Newsletter: BYD, Geely Galaxy, Leapmotor launch new EV models in China


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Jul 24, 2025

BYD launches Sealion 06 SUV with starting price of $19,540

The Sealion 06 is available in hybrid and pure electric variants, with a starting price of RMB 139,800 ($19,540).

BYD launches Seagull, its cheapest model, in Indonesia

The Seagull has been renamed Atto 1 in Indonesia, with a starting price of about $11,970. It is BYD's sixth model in the country.

BYD to assemble cars in Pakistan starting in 2026

BYD plans to roll out its first EV assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026, an executive said.

Geely Galaxy launches updated E5 electric SUV with lower price and longer range

The updated E5 starts at RMB 109,800 ($15,340), a 2.66 percent reduction from its predecessor, and extends its range to up to 610 km.

Leapmotor launches B01 electric sedan with starting price of $12,550

The Leapmotor B01 is priced from RMB 89,800 ($12,550) in China, a 15.12 percent reduction from the pre-sales starting price announced in late June.

Leapmotor, FAW to jointly develop EVs for export, report says

Leapmotor and FAW will collaborate on the development of new EV models based on Leapmotor's B platform for sale in overseas markets, according to a local media report.

Nio hits 800,000th car production milestone

Nio Inc reached the milestone of producing its 800,000th vehicle, which is an L90 SUV from its sub-brand Onvo.

Xpeng repositioning G6 SUV, lower-cost production expected in Q4, report says

Xpeng is working on a plan to reduce the cost of the G6, with a potential reduction of up to RMB 20,000 per vehicle, according to a local media report.

Xpeng begins local production in Indonesia

Xpeng delivered the first X9 MPV assembled in Indonesia to a local owner.

Great Wall Motor taps US market by partnering with Faraday Future, report says

Faraday Future's second brand FX's first model, the FX Super One, is an MPV licensed from Great Wall Motor, according to a Chinese media report.

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