CnEVPost Newsletter: Aito begins pre-sales of M8 BEV variant; Geely Galaxy to launch A7 on Aug 8


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Jul 25, 2025

Huawei-backed Aito begins pre-sales of M8 BEV variant, launch set for Aug

The Aito M8 BEV has a pre-sales starting price of RMB 378,000 ($52,780) and is expected to compete with models including the Onvo L90 and Li i8.

Aito M8 EV secures over 10,000 orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales

The BEV variant of the Aito M8 secured over 10,000 pre-orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales.

BYD Denza to launch N8L large SUV in Q2 2026

Denza will officially launch the N8L in the second quarter of next year, targeting the premium SUV market alongside the N9.

Geely Galaxy to launch A7 hybrid sedan on Aug 8

Geely Galaxy began pre-sales of the A7 earlier this month, with a starting price of RMB 97,800.

GWM's Tank brand unveils updated Tank 500

The updated Tank 500 will begin pre-sales next month, with an expected launch later this quarter.

Pony AI launches 24/7 robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen

Pony AI has launched 24/7 robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, extended from the previous hours of 7 am to 11 pm daily.

CPCA expects China's Jul NEV retail to barely exceed 1 million as seasonal weakness sets in

The CPCA estimates China's July NEV retail to come in at 1.01 million, up 14.64 percent year-on-year, but down 9.09 percent from June.

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