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The Nio ES8 also topped December sales among models priced above RMB 400,000 ($57,330) in China.

Nio sold 47,385 vehicles in China's domestic market in December, ranking 9th in the NEV market.

BYD has rolled out long-range versions for the Seal 05 DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i, following similar upgrades to two hybrid sedans in the Qin series.

This was partly due to Tesla accelerating deliveries in China toward year-end so consumers could take advantage of more favorable tax policies in 2025.

Xpeng saw the 100,000th P7+ roll off the production line on Friday, 14 months after the model's launch.

The Seagull ranks among BYD's best-selling models, with 44,627 units sold in December.

BYD has filed four models under its Linghui sub-brand, all based on existing vehicles and featuring a new brand logo.

The 5.1-meter-long Zeekr 8X will be the Zeekr brand's second premium hybrid model following the 9X SUV.

The LiDAR-equipped Onvo L90 is scheduled for launch in the second quarter and will carry a higher price tag.