Zeekr starts taking pre-orders for Zeekr X and Zeekr 009 in Thailand

Zeekr will partner with local car distributors, with deliveries of right-hand drive Zeekr vehicles in Thailand set to begin in the third quarter.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/zeekr-taking-pre-orders-x-009-thailand/

BYD Yuan Up launch event to start at 7 pm Beijing time on Mar 26

The Yuan Up will be the first A0-class all-electric SUV on BYD's e-Platform 3.0, and will be smaller in size than the Yuan Plus.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/byd-yuan-up-launch-event-7-pm-mar-26/

Xpeng partners with Thai dealer to tap ASEAN market

Xpeng will launch the right-hand drive version of the G6 in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, with deliveries to begin in the third quarter of this year.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/xpeng-partners-with-thai-dealer-tap-asean/

Xiaomi's smart driving R&D team to top 1,500 by year-end, says CEO

Smart driving is a key battleground for EVs, and Xiaomi's goal is to be in the top tier of the industry within 2024, the company's CEO Lei Jun said.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/xiaomi-smart-driving-team-to-top-1500-year-end/

China files WTO complaint over US IRA EV incentives

China urges the US to correct discriminatory industrial policies and maintain the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain of NEVs.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/china-files-wto-complaint-over-us-ira-ev-incentives/

China EV sales for week ending Mar 24: Nio 3,000, Xpeng 2,500, Li Auto 7,000, Tesla 13,700

Tesla Model Y sales in China last week were 10,800, Li Mega 1,000 and Xpeng X9 at 800 units.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/china-ev-sales-for-week-ending-mar-24/

BYD net profit slips in Q4 despite revenue hits record high

A heated price war in China's NEV sector late last year and incentives offered by BYD to dealers may have dragged down profits.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/byd-q4-2023-earnings/

BYD launches compact electric SUV Yuan Up with starting price of $13,400

BYD offers the Yuan Up in three trim levels, with a range of up to 401 km and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 7.9 seconds.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/26/byd-launches-yuan-up/

Chinese EV battery maker Rept plans to build its 1st overseas plant in Indonesia

Rept's plant in Indonesia, which could start operations as early as next year, will take advantage of its parent company Tsingshan's raw materials and infrastructure.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/rept-plans-to-build-1st-overseas-plant-in-indonesia/

GAC Aion starts Hyper HT electric SUV pre-sales in Thailand

Hyper said it plans to build 15 charging stations in Thailand this year and 100 fast-charging stations by 2028.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/gac-aion-starts-hyper-ht-pre-sales-in-thailand/

Nio partners with Geely on EV charging services

EVs from brands including Geely, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Polestar, and Smart will be able to use Nio's chargers in their apps' charging maps.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/nio-partners-with-geely-on-charging/

Geely shows off 'world's first' driverless drifting tech

In a video, a test vehicle performs fully unmanned autonomous driving on snow and ice, as well as autonomous drifting, a performance Geely said is comparable to that of a professional race car driver.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/geely-shows-off-driverless-drifting-tech/

China's NEV retail at 490,000 in Mar 1-24, up 84% from same period last month

China's retail penetration of NEVs was 47.67 percent in the March 1-24 period.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/china-nev-retail-490000-in-mar-1-24/

Nio cuts Q1 delivery guidance to 30,000 units

Nio expects to deliver approximately 30,000 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, revised from the previous outlook of 31,000 to 33,000 vehicles.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/nio-cuts-q1-delivery-guidance/

CATL reportedly pushing for 'CATL Inside' model to regain influence in EV sector

In order to get automakers to accept the "CATL Inside" logo on their vehicles, CATL will offer some concessions like Intel did with its "Intel inside" model, according to local media.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/catl-pushing-for-catl-inside-model-report/

BYD investor event: 5th-gen DM hybrid tech, sales target, and more

In 2024, BYD's full-year sales are expected to grow more than 20 percent from 2023, with overseas sales targeted at 500,000 units, Wang Chuanfu said.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/byd-investor-event-5th-gen-dm-sales-target/

Xpeng introduces G9 SUV and P7 sedan in Germany

The Xpeng G9 and P7 will be available at 24 stores in 12 dealerships in Germany starting in May.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/27/xpeng-introduces-g9-p7-germany/

China issues guidelines to promote general aviation equipment, including eVTOLs

China aims to fully integrate general aviation equipment into all areas of production and life by 2030, creating a market in the scale of RMB trillions.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/28/china-issues-guidelines-to-promote-general-aviation-equipment/

CATL, bus maker Yutong jointly launch battery with up to 15-year lifespan

The long-life battery will have 0 degradation in the first 1,000 cycles, Yutong said.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/28/catl-yutong-launch-long-life-battery/

Xiaomi SU7 core specs leaked hours before official launch

The Xiaomi SU7 will come in four variants, with the top-trim version capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 1.98 seconds, a local media report said, citing leaked specifications.

https://cnevpost.com/2024/03/28/xiaomi-su7-specs-leaked-official-launch/