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Rising Auto said in March that it has three battery swap stations in Shanghai and has completed the selection of sites for more than 50 battery swap stations in 10 cities.

The MG Mulan is a compact EV launched by the MG brand in September 2022 and a model for the global market.

Wuling is considering offering a range-extender option for the Baojun Yep, which would provide the mini EV with the ability to get an extra 80 kilometers of range by refueling.

The Baojun Yep is available in two versions, with the pricier one equipped with a smart driving system developed by SAIC-GM-Wuling with drone maker DJI.

SAIC is ramping up development work on solid-state battery cells, with its first production model powered by solid-state battery set to roll off the assembly line in 2025, it said.

Wuling said the move is in response to China's call to boost consumption of NEVs in rural areas.

SAIC-GM-Wuling is allowing consumers to pay only for the vehicle body and rent the battery when they buy the Mini EV, lowering the purchase threshold to RMB 19,800 ($2,860).

SAIC-GM-Wuling's Baojun brand has released several images of the Yep, showing the model somewhat similar to the Suzuki Jimny.

In the January-February period, SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 50,433 NEVs in China, second only to BYD and Tesla.

The Rising F7 starts at a price range of RMB 209,900 ($30,490) to RMB 301,900, or RMB 145,900 in battery rental mode.