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BYD offering rebates to dealers in China, report says

BYD is offering rebates to its dealers in China of RMB 666 ($93) per vehicle, according to a local media report. BYD provided rebates to dealers early last year, at the same rate of RMB 666 per vehicle. (A BYD Qin L DM-i displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) is providing rebate subsidies to its dealers in China, amounting to…

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Nio Onvo to begin pre-sales of L90 in early Jul

The L90 will begin pre-sales in early July, with display vehicles available at all Onvo stores, according to Onvo president Shen Fei. The L90 will be the first model launched under Shen Fei, who replaced Alan Ai in April as Onvo president. (Onvo L90. Image credit: Onvo) Nio (NYSE: NIO) sub-brand Onvo will begin pre-sales of its flagship electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) L90 next month, as the…

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Xpeng's flying car unit appoints first CFO as it eyes IPO

Du Chao, a Wall Street banker with extensive experience in overseas IPO financing, has joined Xpeng Aeroht. Du previously served as CFO at 17 Education & Technology and led the company’s listing on the Nasdaq. (A flying car on display at Xpeng Aeroht’s Guangzhou headquarters. Image credit: CnEVPost) Xpeng’s (NYSE: XPEV) flying car unit, Xpeng Aeroht, has appointed its first-ever CFO (chief…

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BYD's 9,200-vehicle car carrier BYD Xi'an makes maiden voyage

BYD Xi’an is the fifth ship in BYD’s fleet and the second after BYD Shenzhen with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles. BYD Changsha — BYD’s sixth car carrier — will make its maiden voyage on June 24. (Image credit: BYD) BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has deployed a new car carrier, the BYD Xi’an, with another vessel, the BYD Changsha, set to enter service shortly. The BYD Xi’an was delivered to BYD on…

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Xpeng to launch G7 SUV next week

Xpeng announced it will launch the G7 next week, following Xiaomi’s announcement earlier today that the YU7 SUV will hit the market on June 26. Xpeng debuted the G7 and began pre-sales on June 11, receiving over 10,000 pre-orders within the first 46 minutes. (Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) will launch the G7 next week, following the start of pre-sales for the SUV (sport utility vehicle)…

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Xiaomi to officially launch YU7 SUV on Jun 26

Xiaomi will officially launch the YU7 on Thursday, June 26, with a launch event starting at 7:00 pm that day. The YU7 is a competitor to the Tesla Model Y. (Image credit: Xiaomi EV) Xiaomi (HKG: 1810, OTCMKTS: XIACY) will officially launch the YU7, its highly anticipated first SUV (sport utility vehicle) model, on Thursday, June 26. Xiaomi EV, the smartphone giant’s electric vehicle (EV) unit,…

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Nio Onvo L80 is 5-seat version of L90, regulatory filing shows

Onvo has filed for a specification change for the L90, adding the L80 badge to the rear. The L80 and L90 differ only in seating layout, meaning they will share the majority of components and R&D resources. Nio (NYSE: NIO) sub-brand Onvo’s third model, the L80, is actually a five-seat version of the upcoming L90, according to the latest regulatory filing. Onvo has filed for specification changes…

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Nio files for next-gen ES8 SUV with larger dimensions

This article is being updated, please refresh later for more content. The next-generation Nio ES8 measures 5,280 mm in length, larger than its predecessor’s 5,099 mm. It will debut in the fourth quarter. Nio (NYSE: NIO) has filed regulatory documents for its next-generation ES8 SUV (sport utility vehicle), revealing that the model has larger dimensions than its predecessor. China’s Ministry of…

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BYD to launch Sealion 06 SUV in late Jul

The Sealion 06 will hit the market in late July, offering hybrid and pure electric variants, according to a local media report. The Sealion family currently comprises four models, with starting prices ranging from RMB 102,800 to RMB 239,800. (A regulatory filing image of BYD Sealion 06.) BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) will launch the Sealion 06 SUV (sport utility vehicle) in about a month’s…

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Nio's potential chip spin-off aims to pave way for supplying other automakers, report says

Nio will take orders from other automakers after spinning off its chip business, according to a local media report. William Li said in March that Nio’s chips and operating system are open to the entire industry and welcomes peers to use them. (Nio founder, chairman, and CEO William Li showcased the Shenji NX9031 chip at the 2025 Shanghai auto show in April. Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO)…

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Nio Onvo L90's single-motor model has up to 605 km range, filing shows

The L90 single-motor version has battery packs with capacities of 60.6 kWh and 85.1 kWh, with a CLTC range of 425-605 km. Onvo’s president previously said that the L90 would come standard with the larger 85-kWh battery pack. (An Onvo L90 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) The battery and range specifications of the single-motor version of the L90, the…

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Huawei-backed luxury brand Maextro speeds up work on 2 new models

Maextro’s second and third products are being developed at a faster pace, JAC said. One of these is the Maextro S600, which is smaller in size than the Maextro S800, according to a local media report. (Image credit: JAC) Maextro, the luxury brand jointly developed by Huawei and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), is developing two new models following the launch of its first model, the…

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Nio Onvo L80 spotted in road tests, launch set for Q4

L80 is a large five-seat SUV targeting the family car market. Onvo’s flagship SUV, L90, will be launched in the third quarter. (Image credit: Auto Home) Two spy photos of Onvo’s third model, L80, have been widely circulated in China today, showing what the SUV (sport utility vehicle) looks like. The vehicle is heavily camouflaged, but overall appears smaller in size compared to L90, Onvo’s…

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Nio in talks to bring in strategic investors for chip unit, report says

This article is being updated, please refresh later for more content. Nio plans to cede a small stake to strategic investors and will retain control over its chip project, according to local media. Nio’s chip team, which currently exists as a business unit, will become a separate program entity in the future. Nio (NYSE: NIO) plans to bring in strategic investors for its chip-related business,…

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Leapmotor hits 800,000th car delivery milestone

The milestone means that Leapmotor has delivered 26,794 vehicles so far this month. Leapmotor will launch the updated C16 SUV later today. (A Leapmotor C11 SUV displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) Leapmotor (HKG: 9863) has reached a cumulative delivery volume of 800,000 vehicles, marking a milestone for the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup. The company…

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Nio partners with distributors to expand into more European countries

Nio has announced its entry into four new markets: Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria. Additionally, it will transition to a distributor-based sales model in Denmark. Nio will launch a total of five models in these markets, including both Nio’s main brand and the Firefly sub-brand. (Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) has announced its expansion into more European automotive markets,…

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China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 15: Nio 3,060, Tesla 15,500, Xiaomi 5,600

Nio Inc, including the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 4,730 insurance registrations in China last week, a 9.24 percent increase from the previous week. Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week reached a 10-week high, up 79.40 percent from the previous week’s 8,640 units. Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) ended several weeks of consecutive sequential declines in insurance registrations in China…