CnEVPost Newsletter: ​Tesla Model Y L coming soon; More EV models released in China


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Aug 18, 2025

Tesla says Model Y L coming soon in China, shares glimpse of details

Tesla said the Model Y L is coming soon in China and shared a preview video showing a few details of the model.

Nio plans expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026

The first models to be launched in these new markets will include vehicles from the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands.

AUDI begins pre-sales of E5 Sportback in China, priced from $32,850

The E5 Sportback is built on an 800-volt high-voltage architecture and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 3.4 seconds.

Huawei-backed Stelato begins pre-sales of S9T wagon at $45,660

The S9T, Stelato's second model following the S9 sedan, will compete with models including the Nio ET5 Touring.

Dongfeng M-Hero launches M817 off-road SUV equipped with Huawei technologies, starting at $44,540

The M-Hero M817 is a five-seat off-road SUV with a maximum power output of 505 kW (687 horsepower).

Leapmotor turns profitable in H1, raises 2025 sales target

Leapmotor has become the second Chinese NEV maker to achieve profitability on a half-year basis. It has raised its 2025 sales target to 580,000–650,000 units.

Xpeng secures $1.4 billion credit line from China CITIC Bank

China CITIC Bank will grant Xpeng a credit facility of RMB 1 billion ($1.4 billion) to support the company's business operations and development.

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