CnEVPost Newsletter: NIO files to use semi-solid-state batteries; Li Auto Q1 revenue beats expectations

NIO files to use semi-solid-state batteries in its vehicles

NIO's models are finally close to being able to use semi-solid-state batteries, with the EV maker filing to add WeLion as a battery cell supplier in three models.

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Li Auto sees Q1 revenue beat expectations, net income up 252% from Q4

Li Auto expects to deliver between 76,000 and 81,000 vehicles in the second quarter, meaning a total of 50,319 to 55,319 vehicles for May and June.

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Li Auto Q1 earnings: Deutsche Bank's first look

The true test will be how sustainable this run-rate is in the second half of this year, Edison Yu's team said.

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BYD launches revamped Seal with lower prices

The new BYD Seal starts at RMB 189,800, down RMB 23,000 from its predecessor's RMB 212,800.

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Regulatory filing: Key specs of BYD Yangwang U8 off-road SUV revealed

The Yangwang U8 has a total weight of 3,985 kg and is equipped with four electric motors, each having a maximum power of 220 kW.

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Regulatory filing: Here comes BYD Chaser 07

The Chaser 07 is about the same size as the BYD Han PHEV and will target the RMB 200,000 to 250,000 hybrid market.

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Tesla Apr sales breakdown in China: Model 3 at 13,196 units, Model Y 26,760

From January to April, the Model Y sold 121,407 units, making it the second-best-selling new energy SUV in China during this period.

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Chinese battery maker Eve Energy to build plant in Hungary

Eve Energy sealed a battery cell supply relationship with BMW last September to supply large cylindrical lithium-ion cells for the latter's Neue Klasse line of vehicle models.

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NEV demand in China expected to pick up in Q2, analysts say

Demand for NEVs is expected to pick up in the second quarter as lithium carbonate prices stabilize, according to analysts at CITIC Securities.

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