CnEVPost Newsletter: Rumors of NIO-branded phones, ES7 launch date

NIO-branded phones rumored to be coming - CnEVPost — cnevpost.com NIO will launch a cell phone business, and the project is currently in the initial research phase, according to a blogger who follows the company.

NIO rumored likely to unveil ES7 in Shanghai around April 15 - CnEVPost NIO may launch the ES7 around April 15 at the CSSC Pavilion in Shanghai, according to an auto blogger.

XPeng P7 sedan with LiDARs may be coming - CnEVPost XPeng may revamp its main-selling P7 sedan and add LiDARs, which are crucial for smart driving, recent rumors suggest.

XPeng sets up autonomous driving subsidiary, possibly to pave way for Robotaxi business - CnEVPost XPeng will explore the Robotaxi business in the second half of 2022, and the subsidiary is likely to be the operating entity for the business.

Used Tesla Model Y selling for more than initial purchase price in China - CnEVPost The vast majority of Tesla Model Y vehicles for sale on multiple online used car trading platforms in China are priced above RMB 300,000 ($47,000).

BYD's blade battery said to enter India in Toyota models - CnEVPost BYD's blade battery could enter India by being fitted in Toyota models, and the company is already recruiting for business related to it, local media said.

Yuan Plus, BYD's first EV targeting global markets, officially launched in China - CnEVPost The BYD Yuan Plus is also available for pre-order in Australia and will enter Singapore in the second quarter.

CATL breaks ground on $440 million plant near Tesla Giga Shanghai - CnEVPost The project, with a total floor area of about 350,000 square meters, will be completed and operational within one year.

Lotus in 'early discussions' about IPO, report says - CnEVPost Lotus is considering taking its lifestyle business public within two years to help fund a major international expansion and investment in electric vehicles, the Financial Times reported.

Zeekr opens global flagship store in Shanghai's landmark skyscraper - CnEVPost The store is located in China's tallest building, Shanghai Tower, where NIO also has an NIO House.

Hozon, which owns Neta brand, reportedly closes over RMB 2 billion in new financing - CnEVPost Neta's total financing to date exceeded RMB 14 billion, equivalent to the total financing raised by NIO at the end of 2017.