CnEVPost Newsletter: Nio to unveil strategy on long-life batteries; Regulatory filings for new EV models
Nio to unveil strategy on long-life batteries, upgrade of BaaS service on Mar 14
Nio's BaaS (battery as a service) service will be upgraded and the company will hold a user communication session following the announcement of the strategy.
Nio Alps' official name could be Onvo; camouflage-free spy shots revealed
Two uncamouflaged spy photos of a model allegedly under Nio's second brand are circulating on social media today, with the rear end showing the vehicle's English brand name as Onvo.
Nio gives free Nio Phones to customers buying 2024 models
Nio has recently started giving away free Nio Phones to customers buying 2024 models, but the entitlement is currently available only for March, according to local media.
Nio's 2024 models see shorter wait times
The ET5 and ES7 had the longest wait times at 7-8 weeks and 8-9 weeks, respectively, while the ET5 Touring, ES6, EC6, EC7, and ES8 all had 2-3 weeks.
Xpeng's 2 remaining co-founders exit from core management team
The remaining two of Xpeng's three co-founders have exited from the core management team, with the team led by chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng taking full reign of the company.
BYD launches refreshed e2 compact EV with 13% lower starting price
The refreshed BYD e2 starts at RMB 89,800, or $12,500, down from RMB 102,800.
Huawei and BAIC's joint brand Stelato files for 1st model S9 sedan
Local media reported earlier this month that the model will be unveiled at the Beijing auto show at the end of next month and will be officially launched in June.
Zeekr files for new 5-seat all-electric MPV Zeekr Mix
The Zeekr Mix is smaller than Zeekr's other MPV, the 009, meaning the price could be lower.
VW Anhui files for 1st model ID.UNYX
Volkswagen Anhui is majority-owned by Volkswagen and is its first joint venture in China focused on NEVs.
Xiaomi files for new variant of SU7 ahead of its official launch
That new version of the Xiaomi SU7 is a single-motor model with more weight, which could mean a larger battery pack and range.
From empty land to parked cars: Satellite images show how fast Xiaomi's EV plant was built
The Xiaomi EV factory, which started construction in April 2022, has seen an increasing number of vehicles parked in the parking lot in the last ten days.
China's NEV retail at 154,000 in Mar 1-10, up 64% from same period last month
Retail penetration of NEVs in China rebounded to 43.38 percent in the March 1-10 period.