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  • Nio's full lineup now comes standard with 100-kWh long-range pack, leading to further price cuts

    This is expected to enhance the appeal of Nio models and reduce complaints about their relatively low range.

  • Zeekr begins pre-sales of 9X large hybrid SUV, official launch set for late Sept

    The Zeekr 9X starts at RMB 479,900 ($67,340) during pre-sales, delivering 1,381 horsepower for supercar-level acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds.

  • Li Auto posts flat Q2 net income, weak Q3 guidance

    Li Auto's second-quarter net income and revenue both fell short of analyst expectations, with weak guidance signaling continued pain ahead.

  • Leapmotor's European production to start in Spain in Q3 2026, report says

    Leapmotor will first produce its B10 compact SUV at a Stellantis plant in Spain, followed by the B05.

  • Li Auto makes key advance in in-house chip, road tests underway on prototype cars, report says

    When running tasks for large language models, one Li Auto M100 chip delivers effective computing power equivalent to two Nvidia Thor-U chips.

  • Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame joins car-making race, first EV to rival Bugatti Veyron

    Dreame's inaugural model will be an ultra-luxury pure-electric vehicle positioned to rival the Bugatti Veyron, slated for a 2027 debut.

  • Onvo L90 7-seater show cars arriving at stores as deliveries due in about 1 month

    The Onvo L90 seven-seater show cars will be open to visitors starting at 10:00 am Beijing time on August 29.

  • Xpeng launches next-gen P7 starting at $30,700, securing 10,000 orders within 7 minutes

    The new P7 lineup consists entirely of Ultra versions, each equipped with three Xpeng-developed Turing chips, delivering an effective computing power of 2,250 TOPS.

  • Nio Firefly's 333-unit limited edition variant sold out within 30 hours

    The special edition Firefly EV starts at RMB 133,800 ($18,680) including the battery pack, 11.69 percent higher than the base variant.

  • China Aug EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 32,000 units, Tesla 53,000, Xiaomi 34,000

    Nio Inc's new order flow is estimated to be around 57,000 units in August, primarily driven by strong demand for the Onvo L90 SUV.