CnEVPost Newsletter: New BYD model to debut at Shanghai auto show; BYD Dolphin, Seal to be available in Europe

Apr 14, 2023

BYD's new all-electric SUV Song L to debut at Shanghai auto show

In the first quarter, the Song family of models sold 142,775 units, up 93.69 percent year-on-year.

BYD Yangwang to start pre-sale of U8 off-road SUV on Apr 18

The U8, the first production model of the Yangwang brand, is a hardcore off-road SUV that will be priced at the RMB 1 million level.

BYD Dolphin, Seal to be available in Europe this year

The BYD Dolphin will be available for pre-order this summer, with deliveries in the fourth quarter, and the Seal will be available in Europe shortly thereafter, BYD said.

BYD starts offering discounts on 2 additional models in China

BYD started offering discounts for the Yuan Plus and Dolphin, after it was already offering discounts for the Seal and Song Plus.

XPeng to unveil next-gen vehicle technology architecture on Apr 16

XPeng G6 will be unveiled at the Shanghai auto show and will be officially launched and delivered by the end of the second quarter.

Tesla sets up new-energy firm in Shanghai with registered capital of $2 million

The company's business scope includes energy storage technology services and solar power technology services, and may be the operating entity for Tesla's energy storage business in China.

Huawei, JAC partner to target ultra-luxury pure electric vehicle market, report says

Huawei and JAC will jointly build models targeting the ultra-high-end luxury pure electric vehicle market with a price range of around RMB 800,000-1 million, according to local media.

Buick launches electric SUV Electra E5 in China with competitive pricing

The Electra E5 is comparable in size to the FAW-Volkswagen ID.6 CROZZ, but priced about RMB 50,000 less than the latter.

Hesai unveils ultra-thin LiDAR ET25 that can be placed behind windshield

The Hesai ET25 is an in-cockpit LiDAR designed to be placed behind the front windshield, with the help of Fuyao's special windshield to solve the signal attenuation problem.

Shanghai auto show: Complete map about exhibitors' booths

NIOXPeng, and Li Auto's booths were all in Hall 6.1, BYD was in Hall 7.1, and Tesla is absent.