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Special report: 2025 Shanghai auto show

BYD's cumulative sales in UK exceed 20,000 units

BYD entered the UK passenger car market in March 2023.

Xpeng officially enters UK with G6 SUV, deliveries to begin in Mar

  • Xpeng has launched the right-hand-drive version of the G6 in the UK with a starting price of £39,990 ($49,800).
  • Xpeng plans to open 20 stores in the UK in 2025 with dealer partner IML.

Xpeng signs distributor deal to enter UK market, G6 to go on sale locally in early 2025

Xpeng has signed a distributor agreement with International Motors Ltd and its first model to launch in the UK market will be the G6 -- a Tesla Model Y competitor.

Nio partners with UK firm Monolith for real-time AI battery testing

Nio is working with UK artificial intelligence software startup Monolith to test and improve battery packs in real time, with testing to begin soon in five European markets.

Xpeng G6 makes UK debut at Goodwood, local sales to begin this year

The Xpeng G6, a Tesla Model Y competitor, will open for ordering in the UK later this year.

MG unveils new electric sports car MG Cyber GTS at Goodwood Festival of Speed in UK

The MG Cyber GTS, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 in the UK, is a two-door, four-seat hardtop sports car.

BYD Yangwang to showcase U9 supercar at Goodwood Festival of Speed in UK

Two Yangwang U9s left for the UK on May 7 and will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 from July 11-14.

Chinese battery maker Gotion partners with UK charging operator Pod Point to tap energy storage market

Gotion will support Pod Point with energy storage systems and battery cells based on its lithium iron phosphate battery product development, design and manufacturing capabilities.

Nio ET5 to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Nio launched the ET5 in Europe in October 2022, with deliveries of the sedan there beginning on March 31.

BYD signs deal to supply 5,000 EVs to UK car rental firm Octopus EV over 3 years

The initial order will include the BYD Atto 3, which will be available under the so-called Salary Sacrifice program.