XPeng sues former P7 owner for defamation, seeks $118,560 in compensation

XPeng says the former P7 owner, who has defamed the company hundreds of times on the Internet, has been asked to apologize and pay damages in a court ruling.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/05/xpeng-sues-former-p7-owner-for-defamation-seeks-118560/

Avatr partners with BP to build fast charging network in China

Avatr and BP plan to build more than 100 high-voltage fast-charging stations in 19 cities across China by the end of 2023, with the first stations to be built in several first-tier cities as soon as this year.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/05/avatr-partners-with-bp-to-build-fast-charging-network-in-china/

Mercedes-Benz to recall 11,908 vehicles in China, including 660 EQS EVs

The Mercedes-Benz EQS was officially launched in China earlier this year and currently has a price range of RMB 107,4600 ($159,250) to RMB 1,513,600.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/05/mercedes-benz-to-recall-11908-vehicles-in-china-including-660-eqs-evs/

Zeekr 009: Official images show what Zeekr's second model looks like

Zeekr today released a side view of the Zeekr 009 MPV along with partial close-ups of the headlight and taillight, showing what the model will look like.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/05/zeekr-009-official-images/

Further Reading: This retail investor explains why he believes NIO is better bet in China's EV trio

An NIO investor explains why NIO has a deep moat while XPeng and Li Auto do not.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/06/investor-explains-why-nio-better-bet/

Niu Technologies to launch e-bikes with sodium-ion batteries in 2023 as lithium battery prices rise

With battery costs rising sharply but vehicle prices rising at a limited rate, Niu needs to find ways to reduce costs, its CEO said.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/07/niu-to-launch-e-bikes-with-sodium-ion-batteries-in-2023/

BYD to build new commercial vehicle and parts production base in China

BYD had previously diverted some of its commercial vehicle production line capacity in order to secure production capacity for the DM-i models.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/07/byd-to-build-new-commercial-vehicle-and-parts-production-base-in-china/

BYD exec to donate about $24 million worth of stock to charity foundation

Although the move is different from an executive's reduction of a company's stock, it is just as likely to put pressure on BYD's share price performance.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/07/byd-exec-to-donate-about-24-million-worth-of-stock-to-charity-foundation/

Baidu expands self-driving ride-hailing service without safety officers to more cities

Baidu began offering its self-driving ride-hailing service without safety officers in Chongqing and Wuhan, after it was approved to begin offering the service in Beijing in late April.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/baidu-expands-self-driving-ride-hailing-service-without-safety-officers-to-more-cities/

NIO adds five NIO Houses in China over past weekend

To date, NIO has 399 service outlets in China, including 67 NIO Houses.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/nio-adds-five-nio-houses-in-china-over-past-weekend/

NIO phone: Here are possible specs for first model

Qualcomm's Snapdragon series flagship processor, 2K screen, and 25-minute full charge will probably be the specs that NIO's first phone will have.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/nio-phone-here-are-possible-specs-for-first-model/

SAIC-GM-Wuling's NEV sales exceed 1 million units

SAIC-GM-Wuling has become the second local automaker after BYD to see sales of NEVs reach 1 million units.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/saic-gm-wulings-nev-sales-exceed-1-million-units/

Chengdu Motor Show to be held from August 26 to September 4, NIO ET5 interior expected to be unveiled

Chengdu Motor Show will be the second major auto show of the year after Auto Shenzhen, and NIO is likely to reveal the interior of ET5 at that time.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/chengdu-motor-show-to-be-held-from-aug-26-to-sept-4/

Jidu aims to be capable of delivering 800,000 robot cars by 2028, says its self-driving tech ahead of Tesla

Jidu will soon announce a limited version of its first production robot car, which will be available for pre-order and is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2023.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/jidu-aims-to-be-capable-of-delivering-800000-robot-cars-by-2028/

Chinese suppliers may be behind Tesla's $5 billion nickel deal with Indonesia

In late July, two Chinese companies just made announcements that they will supply Tesla with ternary precursors for battery materials.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/chinese-suppliers-may-be-behind-teslas-5-billion-nickel-deal-with-indonesia/

Chinese appliance giant Haier reportedly to jump on car-making bandwagon

Haier's plans to build cars are now in the planning stages, and it will adopt a contract manufacturing model, according to local media.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/haier-to-jump-on-car-making-bandwagon/

XPeng G9 interior revealed before more details expected on Wednesday

The XPeng G9 center display uses two large screens linked together, almost identical to the one in Li Auto's flagship SUV, the Li L9.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/xpeng-g9-interior-revealed/

Tesla's entry-level Model Y wait time gets shorter in China

Expected delivery dates for the rear-wheel drive Model Y in China have been shortened by two weeks, while both the Model 3 Performance and Model Y Performance have been extended by four weeks.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/08/teslas-entry-level-model-y-wait-time-gets-shorter-in-china/

Baillie Gifford increases holdings in NIO, cuts Tesla and Li Auto in Q2

Baillie Gifford increased its position in NIO by 8.99 percent during the second quarter, while decreasing its positions in Tesla and Li Auto by 4.16 percent and 2.79 percent, respectively.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/09/baillie-gifford-increases-holdings-in-nio-cuts-tesla-and-li-auto-in-q2/

NIO's second swap station in Norway to go live on August 15

NIO's second swap station in Norway will connect to Norway's battery swap station network and a planned network in Europe.

https://cnevpost.com/2022/08/09/nios-second-swap-station-in-norway-to-go-live-on-august-15/