CnEVPost Newsletter: NIO to unveil 3rd-gen swap station; CATL plant in Germany starts cell production

NIO to unveil 3rd-gen battery swap station on NIO Day 2022

NIO's third-generation battery swap station is expected to be able to store up to 22 battery packs and may be compatible with different pack sizes.

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XPeng sets up another battery-related subsidiary after denying its own R&D plans

The company, which has a registered capital of 5 billion yuan ($718 million), has a range of operations including battery manufacturing, battery sales, battery parts production, motor manufacturing and R&D.

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BEV sales: BYD vs Tesla in China in 2022

In this article, CnEVPost compares BYD's BEV sales to Tesla's retail sales in China and also shows how NIO, XPeng, and Zeekr performed in 2022.

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Denza's new SUV spy shots revealed, launch expected in H1 2023

A Denza executive said the SUV is aimed at capturing the market for conventional internal combustion engine cars priced around 400,000 yuan ($57,360).

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CATL's plant in Germany achieves mass production of battery cells

The first production line at CATL's plant in Thuringia, Germany, went into operation and the installation and commissioning of the remaining lines are in full swing.

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IM Motors unveils 2nd model LS7 and begins pre-sales with starting price of $50,260

IM Motors LS7, a mid-to-large-size SUV with a pre-sale price range of RMB 350,000 ($50,260) to 500,000, will officially go on sale in February.

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HiPhi begins mass production of 2nd model HiPhi Z, deliveries to begin in Jan

The HiPhi Z coupe has a starting price of RMB 610,000, with the first production cars rolling off the production line on December 20.