German Auto

The joint venture will reportedly focus on developing self-driving technology and wireless connectivity software for Volkswagen.

BMW did not release specific figures for its BEV sales in China.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE is an excellent model, but some competing models from local EV upstarts are putting it in an awkward position.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS was officially launched in China earlier this year and currently has a price range of RMB 107,4600 ($159,250) to RMB 1,513,600.

Some Mercedes-Benz owners say the expiration date of services including remotely turning on the air conditioning is approaching and they need to pay for a subscription to continue using them.

The BMW i3, an all-electric version of the classic BMW 3 Series, was officially launched in China on March 31 to target the market where the Tesla Model 3 is located.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE will be another option in China's luxury electric sedan market besides the Nio ET7 and IM Motors L7.

The Audi Q4 e-tron is priced in China in the range of RMB 299,900 ($44,330) - RMB 377,100 and will compete with models including the Tesla Model Y and Nio ES6.

Volkswagen's ID. series delivered 17,600 units in China in June, up 107 percent from May.

Mercedes-Benz and Tencent will establish a joint lab to speed up the German luxury carmaker's development of self-driving technology in China.