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CnEVPost Newsletter: XPeng cuts prices; BYD Seal, Neta S launch imminent
XPeng cuts vehicle prices as production capacity rises, report says - CnEVPost — cnevpost.com As XPeng's production capacity has increased significantly, orders have not grown as quickly in tandem, putting pressure on sales for the company, according to local media.
Explainer: Which cities are XPeng's vehicles sold to? - CnEVPost Foshan, Shanghai and Guangzhou, are among the cities where XPeng vehicles are sold the most.
NIO studies how to prevent false warnings to small-eyed drivers - CnEVPost After complaints from XPeng owners brought this corner case to the forefront, NIO has also joined in the research on it.
NIO sets up software arm in Shanghai, possibly paving way for NAD launch - CnEVPost NIO's assisted driving system, NAD, is available on a subscription basis with a service fee of RMB 680 per month and is expected to be available starting in the fourth quarter in China.
Li Auto said to be working on electric MPV, expected to be launched in H2 2023 - CnEVPost This could be Li Auto's first all-electric model, which will be powered by CATL's Qilin Battery.
BYD Seal to be officially launched on July 29 - CnEVPost The BYD Seal went on pre-sale in China on May 20 with a starting price of RMB 212,800 ($31,860) and received 22,637 orders in seven hours.
Neta to officially launch flagship sedan Neta S on July 31 - CnEVPost Neta began pre-sales of the Neta S on June 6, with a limited-edition pre-sale price of RMB 338,800 ($50,380).
Tesla cancels free lifetime access to standard connectivity for Chinese customers - CnEVPost New Tesla vehicles ordered on and after July 21 will receive free standard connectivity for eight years from the date of first delivery, instead of the previous free lifetime access.
BMW i3 electric sedan catches fire on test drive in central China - CnEVPost The BMW i3, an all-electric version of the classic BMW 3 Series, was officially launched in China on March 31 to target the market where the Tesla Model 3 is located.
Volkswagen China will further optimize the prototype with several rounds of flight tests later this year, with the improved one set for a higher standard of test flights in late summer 2023.