CnEVPost Newsletter: Tesla launches Model Y L; Nio cuts prices of long-range models


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Aug 19, 2025

Tesla launches Model Y L in China to boost sales, putting pressure on local rivals

The Model Y L starts at RMB 339,000 ($47,180) in China, which is expected to boost Tesla's sales in China and intensify competition in the six-seat SUV segment.

Tesla brings back turn signal stalk for Model 3 in China

Tesla has reintroduced the turn signal stalk as standard on the Model 3 sedan in China and is offering it as a paid option for vehicles already delivered.

Nio cuts prices of all 100-kWh long-range models by $2,780

Nio has reduced the cost of its optional 100-kWh long-range battery pack by RMB 20,000 ($2,780), resulting in price cuts for all long-range versions of its current models.

Xpeng reports record quarterly revenue, net loss narrows to 5-year low

Xpeng's net loss for the second quarter was RMB 480 million, marking the lowest level since the third quarter of 2020.

Xpeng Q2 2025 earnings call Live updates

Xpeng's new generation P7 sedan will be launched next week.

Xiaomi's EV business delivers $2.87 billion in revenue in Q2, up 232% year-on-year

The gross margin for innovative businesses, including EV and AI, was 26.4 percent in the second quarter, higher than 23.2 percent in the first quarter.

Huawei to launch new models under Luxeed and Aito brands on Aug 25

The updated S7 sedan and R7 coupe SUV from Luxeed, as well as the BEV variant of Aito's M8, will be launched at the event.

Huawei-backed Stelato S9T wagon gets over 20,000 pre-orders in 24 hours

Stelato began accepting pre-orders for the S9T on August 18, with a pre-sales price of RMB 328,000 ($45,670).

Zeekr launches 7X SUV in Thailand

The Zeekr 7X is the third model launched by Zeekr in Thailand, following the Zeekr 009 MPV and the Zeekr X compact SUV.

BYD Fang Cheng Bao shares interior of Tai 7 SUV as Q4 launch nears

The Tai 7's interior design adopts a softer overall style, targeting the family car market, differing from the harder-edged style of the Bao 8.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 17: Nio Inc 7,190, Tesla 14,000, Xiaomi 7,170

Onvo's insurance registrations for last week were 3,790, the second-highest on record, up 16.98 percent from the previous week's 3,240.

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