CnEVPost Newsletter: BYD, Nio, Xpeng, Huawei execs speak at China EV 100 Forum
BYD chairman expects China's NEV penetration to exceed 50% within next 3 months
BYD's chairman predicted a month ago that China's monthly NEV penetration rate would exceed 50 percent within this year, and now he expects that figure to be seen within the next three months.
Li said batteries with lifetimes of up to 15 years are technically feasible, but it will take a concerted effort by the entire industry to advance the goal.
Nio launches new 75-kWh battery pack using only LFP cells, expected to further reduce costs
The new 75-kWh battery pack will not use both LFP cells and ternary cells like its predecessor and will begin deliveries soon with the 2024 models.
Xpeng to launch new brand within 1 month, targeting lower-priced market
Xpeng will launch a new brand in the next month, targeting markets priced between RMB 100,000 and RMB 150,000, the company's CEO said.
Huawei's auto unit expected to become profitable this year, exec says
Huawei's automotive business is expected to turn a profit this year, bolstered by mid-to-high-end models built in partnership with automakers, the unit's chairman said.
Li Auto's management was expecting 70,000 to 80,000 units of the Li Mega for the full year prior to its launch, and is now discussing whether to lower that to 50,000 to 60,000 units, according to local media.
Zeekr sees firm orders for updated Zeekr 001 exceed 20,000 units
Zeekr is targeting 30,000 firm orders for the updated Zeekr 001, which was launched on February 27, in its first month of availability.
Rising Auto says it's moving forward with asset-light strategy, denies recent rumors as 'untrue'
Rising Auto said all is well with it and will launch a new model in the middle of the year.