CnEVPost Newsletter: BYD launches Seagull; NIO user mileage exceeds 10 billion km

BYD officially launches Seagull to expand its presence in China's EV market

BYD has officially launched the Seagull with a starting price of just RMB 73,800, after starting pre-sales of the Yangwang U8, which costs over RMB 1 million, last week.

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BYD applies for dual counter trading on Hong Kong exchange

The dual-currency counter model will provide BYD shareholders and potential investors with a new trading currency option that could further enhance the liquidity of its shares, BYD said.

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NIO sees cumulative user mileage exceed 10 billion km

This equates to a reduction of 1.07 million tons of carbon emissions, as well as saving customers about RMB 7 billion in energy costs.

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NIO Capital invests in Chinese SiC chip maker

Qingchun was founded in March 2021, and the core team members have been involved in SiC semiconductor technology for over 20 years, according to NIO Capital.

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Zeekr, chipmaker Onsemi sign SiC power device supply deal

SiC power devices offer higher powertrain efficiency, enabling improved performance, faster charging and longer driving range.

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Buick Electra E5 gets over 8,000 orders in less than 2 weeks after launch in China

Buick Electra E5's aggressive pricing in China has garnered a good initial reception.

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Pony.ai starts offering robotaxi service in Guangzhou without safety officer in vehicles

This is the first such permit issued in Guangzhou, where Pony.ai's 17 robotaxis have been approved to provide robotaxi service without safety officers.

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