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  • Solid-state battery startup Talent New Energy unveils cell with ultra-high energy density

    Talent said its solid-state battery cell prototype has an energy density of 720 Wh/kg, which is twice the energy density of Nio supplier WeLion's semi-solid-state battery cell.

  • Xiaomi says SU7 gets over 100,000 orders as deliveries begin

    The SU7 has gained more than 100,000 firm orders in just a few days of its launch, with the number of locked-in orders already exceeding 40,000, Xiaomi's founder said at a ceremony marking the model's first delivery.

  • BYD Denza says updated N7 SUV gets 3,378 orders on launch day

    Denza launched the updated N7 on April 1 at a starting price 20.54 percent lower than its predecessor.

  • Tesla regains global BEV crown over BYD in Q1

    Tesla delivered 386,810 vehicles globally in the first quarter, missing estimates but regaining the BEV crown over BYD.

  • China EV sales for week ending Mar 31: Nio 3,550, Xpeng 2,050, Li Auto 7,990, Tesla 17,250

    For the week of March 25-31, China's NEV sales were 186,183, up 14 percent from the previous week, with a penetration rate of 43 percent.

  • Tesla sells 89,064 China-made cars in Mar, up 47.5% from Feb

    Tesla's China-made vehicle sales in March were essentially flat compared to the same month last year.

  • Xiaomi reportedly asks suppliers to boost capacity to match monthly production of 10,000 EVs

    Under the original plan, Xiaomi EV production will grow to 4,000 to 5,000 units by April, and thereafter stabilize at 6,000 units by the end of the year, according to local media.

  • Nio goes on hiring spree for Onvo sub-brand

    Nio's head of smart driving products and experiences says Onvo is set to will have surprises in smart driving.

  • Xiaomi has reportedly secured 40,000 locked-in orders for SU7

    Xiaomi EV, which originally had an April production plan of around 5,000 units, is negotiating with suppliers to increase production capacity, according to local media.

  • BYD Denza launches updated N7 SUV with 20.5% lower starting price

    Denza has launched the updated N7, lowering the price significantly in an attempt to once again attract potential Tesla Model Y customers.