Xpeng to charge Supercharger idle fees to decrease wait times
The idle fee is RMB 1.0 yuan/minute (16¢) and the billing starts 30 minutes after the end of charging.
Chinese ministry discusses supply shortages with auto chip companies
The MIIT suggested that automotive chip supply companies should pay attention to the Chinese market, increase the deployment of production capacity, and improve the efficiency of the distribution chain.
WM Motor enters into $1.7B strategic partnership with Chinese financial institutions
The first RMB 3.5 billion credit facility from a syndicate of Shanghai-based banks has been signed and will be used primarily for WM Motor's operations and layout in terms of products and customer services, the company said.
Great Wall Motor enters chip industry with investment in auto chip firm Horizon Robotics
Great Wall Motors announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in Horizon Robotics, an automotive chip company, which means it has officially entered the chip industry.
Chinese regulators interview Tesla to strengthen consumer protection
Five departments, including China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), recently interviewed Tesla, asking it to effectively protect the legal rights of consumers.
China-made Tesla vehicles sell 15,484 units in Jan, down 35%from Dec
China-made Tesla Model 3 sold 15,484 units in January, down 35 percent from 23,804 units sold in December, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).
SAIC’s NEV sales reach 58,000 units in January, up 446.6 percent YoY
SAIC Motor said on February 8 that it became the top seller of new energy vehicles (NEV) in China in January with 58,000 energy vehicles sold in that month, up 446.6 percent year-on-year.
Li ONE gets V2.0.30 software update with new Smart Follow feature
Li Auto started to push a V2.0.30 software update to Li ONE owners from February 4, adding new features including Smart Follow.
Xpeng files patent for in-car gaming
Chinese electric car company Xpeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV) on February 5 disclosed a patent for the invention "a method and apparatus for controlling in-car games," according to data provider Tianyancha.
BYD Han EV’s OTA upgrade brings new automatic parking assist system
BYD announced on February 5 that it is bringing the Vision Fusion Automatic Parking Assist System to Han EV customers in China via an OTA upgrade.