CnEVPost Newsletter: China EV insurance registrations; Rumors of new Xpeng model
Most of the major EV makers saw insurance registrations fall last week, as the beginning of the month is usually a low point for deliveries.
Nio may launch new variants with shorter ranges for existing models, regulatory filing shows
Nio's eight models are included in a regulatory catalog that all add significantly shorter range options.
Nio has an aggressive target for the first model of Alps codenamed DOM, despite the short delivery window available during the year, according to the local media.
Nio Capital closes over RMB 3 billion in new fundraising
Since its inception in 2016, Nio Capital has raised five funds, including three US dollar funds and two RMB funds, with a total management scale of RMB 15 billion.
Xpeng to launch new sedan codenamed F57 in H2, set to ditch LiDAR, report says
The F57's smart driving system will remove LiDAR in favor of a pure vision solution and use 3D millimeter-wave radars, according to local media.
Xpeng offers $2,780 limited-time discount on G6 SUV
The latest discount lowers the starting price of the Xpeng G6 to RMB 189,900.
Li Auto gives employees big year-end bonuses for exceeding target in 2023
Li Auto CEO said the company is learning from Huawei's management process and benefit sharing system.
BYD to launch high-level smart driving feature at end of Mar, report says
The first availability of BYD's city pilot assisted driving feature will be March 30, and the Denza N7 will be the first model to be able to use it, according to local media.
BYD to build charging facilities in Brazil with local energy firm Raízen Power
BYD and Raízen Power plan to build 600 new DC charging piles in eight major Brazilian cities.
Geely unit Geespace launches 2nd batch of 11 satellites for services including autonomous driving
In smart driving, users can access real-time high-precision positioning, and more accurate road features through in-vehicle terminals to help sense, decide, and control smart driving.