CnEVPost Newsletter: Nio files to use LFP batteries; Tesla basic Model Y sold out in China
Nio files to use LFP batteries that are expected to bring down costs
Offering new variants with LFP batteries is a means for some EV makers to cut prices, and Xpeng's LFP version of the P7i, launched last month, has lowered the starting price by RMB 26,000 yuan.
Nio re-files 8 models on sale under its own name after gaining car-making qualification
Nio has re-filed all eight models, with the biggest changes being the switch of the manufacturer's name from JAC to Nio and the removal of the JAC logo from the rear of the vehicles.
Nio denies after report says it's considering further job cuts
A report earlier today said some of Nio's departments were asked to prepare reserve lists of layoffs, which may widen the original dismissals to 20 percent to 30 percent.
Xpeng offers up to $3,630 limited-time discount on P7i
Xpeng launched the P7i in China on March 10, and on November 6 rolled out two lower-priced versions of the model with LFP battery packs.
Tesla says standard-range Model Y sold out in China
The Tesla poster didn't provide details, but it seems to be referring to the Model Y's standard-range version being sold out of available capacity for 2023.
Tesla sells 65,504 vehicles in China in Nov, exports 16,928 from Shanghai plant
Tesla's share in China's BEV market was 11.87 percent in November, up from 5.78 percent in October.
Zeekr 007 to be officially launched on Dec 27, deliveries to begin on Jan 1
The Zeekr 007 went on pre-sale on November 17 with a starting price of RMB 229,900 yuan.
Zeekr to unveil in-house developed battery that will 1st be used in Zeekr 007
Zeekr will hold Zeekr Power Day 2023 on December 14, when a new battery product will be unveiled.
JV between VW's software arm Cariad and Horizon Robotics officially established
The joint venture, Carizon, is headquartered in Beijing and plans to recruit more than 300 experts by the end of 2023.
Gotion's Thailand JV sees 1st battery pack roll off line
Gotion's joint venture plant in Thailand has a planned capacity of 2 GWh of battery packs per year for the first phase, which will be expanded to 8 GWh in the future.
China NEV retail hits record 841,000 in Nov, penetration exceeds 40% for 1st time, CPCA data show
BEVs sold a record 552,000 units at retail in November, accounting for 65.6 percent of all NEV retail sales.