CnEVPost Newsletter: Nio battery swap alliance signs up new player; Zeekr unveils Golden Battery
Nio battery swap alliance has signed up 1 new automaker, says William Li
Li said the battery swap business could become profitable if it averages 60 orders per station per day, and that figure has already reached 80 in Shanghai.
Nio media briefing: Key takeaways
Nio is still in the planning stages for entering North America, but will enter the UAE in 2024, William Li said.
Zeekr unveils in-house developed battery with over 500 km range on 15-minute charge
Zeekr said its Golden Battery is the world's first mass-produced 800 V LFP ultra-fast-charging battery with 83.7 percent volume utilization and a maximum charging power of 500 kW.
Xpeng expands XNGP coverage to 52 cities in China
Xpeng aims to have XNGP available on all roads in major Chinese cities by the end of 2024, with NGP functionality also available in Europe by then.
Li Auto reaches 600,000 cumulative deliveries milestone
This means that as of December 14, Li Auto has delivered 16,989 vehicles this month.
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y's long-range variants see shorter wait times in China
As of now, the wait times in China for all versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are 2-6 weeks.
BYD secures 5,455 orders from Thailand auto show
The Dolphin was the top-selling all-electric vehicle in Thailand in November with 2,825 units sold, followed by the Atto 3 in 2nd place with 1,142 units sold, BYD said.
Geely unit LEVC to launch all-electric MPV in China in early 2024
LEVC, the manufacturer of London's famous black cabs, has begun previewing the model, codenamed L380.
BMW gets permit to test vehicles with L3 self-driving features in Shanghai
BMW has been permitted to test vehicles with self-driving features in Shanghai, becoming the second international automaker after GM to receive the permit in the city.