CnEVPost Newsletter: Xiaomi to enter European EV market; FAW to acquire stake in Leapmotor


CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

Aug 20, 2025

Xiaomi plans entry into European EV market in 2027

Xiaomi delivered a record 81,302 cars in the second quarter and is currently struggling to meet delivery demand in China.

Nio hits 9 million battery swaps in Shanghai

Shanghai is the city with the most Nio battery swap stations, currently totaling 190.

Nio to report Q2 2025 earnings on Sept 2

In the second quarter, Nio Inc delivered 72,056 vehicles, within the guidance range of 72,000 to 75,000 vehicles.

Model Y L now available at all Tesla showrooms in China

Model Y L has arrived at all Tesla showrooms in China following its launch yesterday.

FAW plans to acquire 10% stake in Leapmotor, report says

FAW plans to acquire about 10 percent of Leapmotor's shares, becoming a strategic shareholder, according to a local media report.

Li Auto begins deliveries of i8 electric SUV with goal of up to 10,000 units by end of Sept

Analysts estimate that Li Auto has secured more than 12,000 cancellable orders for the Li i8, which should support an optimistic delivery scenario by the end of September.

Huawei-SAIC joint brand Shangjie to begin pre-sales first model on Aug 25, releases official interior images

Shangjie H5 will be officially launched in September, and is expected to be the lowest-priced model under Huawei's HIMA business.

GAC Hyptec launches EREV version of Hyptec HL with 350 km battery range

The Hyptec HL EREV is equipped with a 60-kWh Freevoy Battery provided by CATL, with a CLTC battery range of 350 km.

BYD partners with Finnish distributor Veho to upgrade local sales network

BYD plans to add retail outlets in several Finnish cities to create a nationwide sales and service network.

China NEV retail at 502,000 in Aug 1-17, up 9% year-on-year

In the first 17 days of August, China's total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 866,000 units, up 2 percent year-on-year.

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