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The Nio ES6 production version has already reached over 330 stores in China amid its May 24 launch, and Nio reportedly have 3,000 units ready for deliveries which will start on May 25. As customers can already experience the car ...

FAW’s Hongqi S9 sports car showed up at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy

The Hongqi S9 sports car from FAW Group and Silk EV suddenly showed up at the well-known Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Lake Como. It is an event for classic, vintage and sports cars. Hongqi confirmed that they are determined ...

Great Wall Motors to equip all models with hybrid 4WD Hi4 technology by 2024

On May 22, at the technical communication meeting of Great Wall Motors, Li Ruifeng, Chief Growth Officer of Great Wall Motors, revealed that all models from the automaker will be equipped with Hi4 technology as standard by the end of ...

BYD is in talks to build an EV factory in France. Germany and Spain are also in the game

On May 22, the Chinese Daily Economic reported that BYD is discussing possibly building a factory in France with the French government. On the direct question, a BYD spokesperson told CarNewsChina that the company is studying multiple locations for ...

First Tesla Model Y with BYD Blade battery rolled off the production line in Germany. Its performance is surprising

BYD’s and Tesla’s tough friendship story First Tesla Model Y with BYD battery. Impressive charging results. Editor’s comment The first Tesla Model equipped with BYD’s LFP battery rolled off the production line in Berlin, Germany. It is the first ...

Wuling slashed Mini EV prices down by up to 1,850 USD. Starting at 3,970 USD

What Wuling models prices were reduced in China? Wuling Mini EV series price reduction Editor’s comment Wuling continues to lower Mini EV series’ prices in China by slashing costs of two models: Air EV and Hongguang Mini EV Gameboy. ...

GAC Trumpchi E9 luxurious PHEV MPV launched in China. Price starts at 47,000 USD

GAC Trumpchi E9 exterior and dimensions GAC Trumpchi E9 interior and powertrain GAC Trumpchi E9 prices Editor’s comment The GAC Trumpchi E9 MPV was launched in China with a starting price of 329,800 RMB (47,000 USD). It has a ...

BYD’s F-Brand was launched in China. Logo revealed

Briefly about F-Brand F-Brand launch and new info Editor’s comment BYD officially launched the new brand called F, revealing its logo. Of course, F-Brand is just a codename. But it looks like its naming can be connected to the ...

Nio’s manufacturer JAC opened pre-orders for Yiwei 3 EV. Starting from 13,970 USD

Basics about the Yiwei 3 Yiwei 3 prices Editor’s comment Nio manufacturer JAC Auto started pre-sales of its small electric hatchback called Yiwei 3. It stands on a new DI platform and has up to 505 km of range, ...

Changan’s Deepal S7’s pre-sales started in China. Price starts at 24,250 USD

All you should know about Deepal S7 Deepal S7 pre-sales prices Editor’s comment The Deepal S7 NEV (New Energy Vehicle) SUV from Changan, Huawei and CATL hit pre-sales in China with a starting price of 169,900 RMB (24,250 USD). ...

The main misconception about the CLTC range

When you’re reading this, I assume you’re following news about Chinese EVs. Likely, the news comes to you in part through the eyes of Western reporters in China or English language websites on Chinese cars, like the one you’re visiting ...

Xpeng future model line exposed? Trademarks application revealed

Xpeng has possibly revealed some insights on its future model line by applying for a bunch of trademarks. Currently, Xpeng sells two lines: P series that comprises sedans and G series that covers SUVs. The trademark application revealed a new ...

Nio ES6 official ad with It’s my life song released as the car arrived at stores

On May 19, Nio published an official ad for its 2023 Nio ES6 electric SUV with the slogan Life is on. The car also arrived at stores in China, the launch event will happen on May 24, and deliveries will ...

BYD launched new Han DM-i and DM-p PHEV sedans. Price starts at 27,000 USD

BYD Han DM-i Champion Edition BYD Han DM-p Ares Edition Editor’s comment Today, BYD has launched the new BYD Han PHEV with DM-i and DM-p hybrid drivetrains. The Han DM-i has up to 200 km of full electric range, ...

Geely increased its stake in Aston Martin to 17%, becoming the third-largest shareholder

Geely has significantly increased its stake in Aston Martin, raising its ownership from approximately 7% to 17%. Geely invested £234 million ($291 million) to acquire more shares, becoming the third-largest shareholder in Aston Martin after the consortium led by Aston ...

Hongqi E001 EV sedan with swappable battery and 800-km range spied in China

The FAW’s Hongqi E001 was spied during road tests in China. It is a pure electric sedan with a swappable battery and 800 km of range. We should also mention that this car will also enter Europe. Now, the E001 ...

Test Drive | Zeekr 009: Redefining Luxury in the Chinese EV MPV Market

Exterior Interior Battery, Range. Charging Tech ADAS Driving & Performance Conclusion Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle brand of the Chinese automaker Geely, has recently released a luxurious multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) called the Zeekr 009. But why would a Chinese ...

With a range exceeding 1,000km, Zeekr 001 started delivering the new version equipped with CATL Qilin batteries

Zeekr, the electric vehicle brand under Geely Auto, has announced the official delivery of the Zeekr 001 WE version equipped with the 140 kWh CATL Qilin batteries. This car version boasts an impressive CLTC comprehensive working conditions range of 1032 ...

The top 10 best-selling BEVs in the world in 2022

Tesla BYD Wuling and Aion Volkswagen and other companies Their behavior in 2023 According to the data compiled by motor1, the top 10 best-selling BEVs in the world in 2022 are Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Wuling Hongguang ...

GM-SAIC-Wuling made Baojun Yep’s interior unveiled in China

All you should know about the Baojun Yep The Baojun Yep interior Editor’s comment The interior of the Baojun Yep electric city-car from SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling) joint venture was unveiled in China with a floating twin screen and a customizable ...

Huawei’s AITO M9 flagship SUV fan render images revealed in China

The fan render images of the AITO M9 full-size flagship SUV from Huawei and Seres (Sokon) were revealed in China. This vehicle will hit the market in Q4 2023 with plenty of Huawei’s tech on board. Let’s get to know ...

New entry-level Changan Shenlan SL03 exposed, price starts at 20,100 USD

Changan Shenlan’s new SL03 pure electric (EV) and range extender (EREV) models are expected to launch in the second half of the year. The SL03 is a compact sedan based on Changan’s EPA1 pure electric platform. The vehicle was launched in ...

China became the world’s largest vehicle exporter in Q1 2023, surpassing Japan

In the first quarter of this year, China surpassed Japan and Germany to become the world’s largest vehicle exporter for the first time, exporting a total of 1.069 million vehicles. Japan used to be the world’s leading vehicle exporter, exporting ...

Toyota’s first electric sedan, the bZ3, sold 2,342 units in the first month after launching in China

On April 16, FAW-Toyota joint venture launched the bZ3 sedan in China, starting at 169,800 RMB (24,400 USD). After the launch, Toyota China announced it received 5,000 orders for the new EV. Toyota bZ3 is Toyota’s first electric sedan and ...

Another Chinese EV maker filed for bankruptcy

This week, the Chinese company database Tianyancha informed that EV maker Letin filed for bankruptcy. It raised the question of whether former Chinese LSEV (low-speed electric vehicle) manufacturers can compete in the upstream segment with standard electric vehicle makers. Letin ...

Nio ET5 Touring behind-the-scenes pictures leaks from promo shooting

On May 12, Nio ET5 Touring appeared in leaked behind-the-scenes pictures from a European promo shooting session. ET5 Touring wears lovely Airspace Blue and rooftop box, and the shooting is in an unspecified Nordic country. The pictures were shared by ...

GM goes wild in China as SGMW unveils Baojun Yep with cool retro roof racks. To launch on May 25

On May 12, Baojun shared new pictures and specs of the Baojun Yep mini urban SUV on their official app. The images show Yep with retro-styled aluminium roof racks that can carry up to 30kg of load and an announcement ...

Breaking: Tesla recalls over 1.1 million vehicles in China due to accelerator pedal alert issue

On May 12, China’s Financial Association Press reported that Tesla recalled 1,104,622 vehicles in China. The cars include imported Model S and Model X and domestically produced Model Y and Model 3, with production dates between January 12, 2019, ...

BYD to launch DNP ADAS to compete with Tesla’s Autopilot, chips supplied by VW-backed company

On May 11, the Chinese think tank HiEV Research Institute published a report that BYD developed and will launch a new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) called DNP. The first car featuring DNP will be a 2023 Han premium ...

Wuling Hongguang Mini EV costs 2,850 USD with a battery subscription

Fact file: Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Wuling Hongguang Mini EV’s price slashed Editor’s comment The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is an extremely cheap electric city car from the SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling) joint venture that rapidly became viral in China in ...

2023 BYD Seal Launched, Starting at 27,400 USD with 550 km Range

BYD launched the Seal Champion Edition today. It added a luxury model with a 700km range and lowered the prices of all models by approximately 10%. Compared to the regular version, the Seal Champion Edition adds leather seats, a leather ...

Top-selling cars in April 2023 in China – BYD first, Volkswagen second, Toyota third

Specific Brand Sales Specific Model Sales EV Sales Editor’s Comment 1.63 million new cars were sold in the Chinese market in April 2023, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). It represents a 2% increase ...

BYD’s Yangwang U8 gets green light for production in China with massive curb weight

Chinese automaker BYD recently revealed its off-roader – the Yangwang U8 – at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021, three months after it made its debut at the BYD conference in January. Deliveries of the premium off-roader should begin ...

Baojun Yunduo (EQ100) electric hatchback revealed in China. To compete with BYD Dolphin

On May 9, the Chinese homologation office under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) presented pictures of a brand-new electric hatchback from Baojun. Previously it was called Baojun EQ100, and the regulatory filings reveal it is Baojun Yunduo ...

BYD Chaser 07 specs exposed by China’s MIIT with 200km range

Ocean or Warship Series? Exterior Power/Range On May 9, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) unveiled the specs of the Chaser 07, also known as the Destroyer 07. Before now, the 07 debuted at the 2023 ...

MIIT confirms that the 6b emission standard will take effect on July 1 in China

On May 9, the Chinese regulatory body under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that every car produced, imported, or sold since July 1 must comply with the 6b emission standard. Previously rumors appeared that MIIT would postpone ...

Tesla exported nearly half of its China-made vehicles from Giga Shanghai in April

On May 9, the Chinese Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released vehicle sales data for April. It revealed that Tesla sold 39,956 vehicles on the Chinese market, and 35,886 China-made cars were exported from the Shanghai plant overseas. The total sales ...

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