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CnEVPost Newsletter: ​Xpeng launches next-gen P7; China Aug EV sales preview

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CnEVPost Newsletter: Daily Recap

​Aug 27, 2025​

​Xpeng launches next-gen P7 starting at $30,700​

The new P7 lineup consists entirely of Ultra versions, each equipped with three Xpeng-developed Turing chips, delivering an effective computing power of 2,250 TOPS.

​China Aug EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 32,000 units, Tesla 53,000, Xiaomi 34,000​

Nio Inc's new order flow is estimated to be around 57,000 units in August, primarily driven by strong demand for the Onvo L90 SUV.

​Nio Firefly's 333-unit limited edition variant sold out within 30 hours​

The special edition Firefly EV starts at RMB 133,800 ($18,680) including the battery pack, 11.69 percent higher than the base variant.

​BYD to double sales outlets in Cambodia this year as local plant nears production​

BYD plans to expand its showrooms in Cambodia to 13 by year-end.

​Geely Galaxy teases 'disruptive' Starshine 6 hybrid sedan​

The Starshine 6 is expected to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the Starshine 8, which was launched in May.

​Huawei-backed Shangjie H5 secures over 50,000 pre-orders within 18 hours of pre-sales​

The Shangjie H5, with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 169,800 ($23,730), is the most affordable model under Huawei's HIMA business.

​China NEV retail at 727,000 in Aug 1-24, up 6% year-on-year​

From August 1 to 24, China's total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 1.285 million units, a 3 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

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