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Xiaomi EV plugs into Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto's charging networks
Xiaomi EV said it has entered into partnerships with Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto on charging network. This comes after 14 brands announced access to Nio’s charging network. (A Xiaomi SU7 on display at a CATL showroom in Chengdu, Sichuan province in August 2024. Image credit: CnEVPost) Xiaomi EV, the car-making arm of Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi (HKG: 1810, OTCMKTS: XIACY), is the latest electric…
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Nio's battery asset operator Mirattery sees asset size exceed 20 GWh
Mirattery saw the size of its battery assets under management grow from 0 to 10 GWh in 44 months, and from 10 GWh to 20 GWh in just nine months, the company said. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Mirattery, or Wuhan Weineng, saw the size of its battery assets under management surpass 20 GWh, the battery asset operator for Nio (NYSE: NIO) announced today. Mirattery saw the size of its battery assets under…
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Deutsche Bank expects Nio ET9 sales to be 1,500 units per month
Deutsche Bank analysts expect monthly sales of the Nio ET9 to be 1,500 units, saying they appreciate the sedan’s elegant design and advanced technologies. They expect Firefly’s monthly sales to be 1,500 units as well. (Nio ET9. Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) officially launched its executive flagship sedan, the ET9, at Nio Day 2024 on December 21. Now, analysts at Deutsche Bank have provided…
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Nio says ET9 orders exceeded expectations, 999 limited edition units sold out
Nio said the 999 units of the ET9’s limited edition were sold out on the morning of December 22 Beijing time, with only the standard version now available. (Nio ET9. Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) said it has sold out of the 999 units of the limited edition of its executive flagship sedan, the ET9, after the model was launched yesterday. The ET9 has been well-received, with orders exceeding…
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Nio to launch Firefly's 1st model in Europe in H1 2025, says William Li
The Firefly brand will rely on local partner outlets for sales in Europe, with construction costs for dedicated swap stations one-third those of Nio. (Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) will launch its first model under the Firefly brand in Europe in the first half of next year, said William Li, founder, chairman and CEO of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker. Li mentioned the plan during a…
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Nio ET9 sedan launched: Price starts at $108,000, deliveries due in Mar 2025
The Nio ET9 starts at RMB 660,000 under the BaaS battery rental model. Deliveries of the sedan are set to begin in March 2025. (Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) has officially launched the ET9, targeting the premium executive sedan market dominated by German luxury car makers Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker rolled out the ET9 at the Nio Day 2024 event held…
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Nio launches Firefly brand to take on Mini, Smart, 1st model to be launched in Apr 2025
The first Firefly model made its global debut and began pre-sales in China at RMB 148,800 yuan ($20,390), the same as the discounted electric Mini Cooper. (Image credit: Nio Firefly) Nio (NYSE: NIO) has officially launched its Firefly brand to challenge the BMW Mini and Mercedes-Benz’s Smart, with an eye on the global market. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker launched the Firefly brand, its…
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William Li opens X account as Nio prepares to reach more overseas markets
Nio founder William Li has launched personal accounts on X and YouTube, as the company aims to be in a cumulative 25 global markets in 2025. Nio (NYSE: NIO) founder, chairman and CEO William Li has launched his personal account on X, previously known as Twitter, as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker plans to enter more overseas markets. Li’s handle on the social media platform owned by…
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Xpeng ships 2nd batch of G6 SUVs to Australia, opens 1st local flagship showroom
By the end of 2025, 20 Xpeng Centers are expected to open in Australia. (Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has sent its second shipment of G6 SUVs (sport utility vehicles) to Australia and opened its first flagship showroom in the southern hemisphere country as it continues to push forward with overseas expansion efforts. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced today that it has…
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Xpeng sees P7+ deliveries accelerate as Eve Energy adds battery capacity
Eve Energy has added one battery cell production line for the P7+ one month after the model’s launch, and may add 2 additional ones next month. (Xpeng P7+. Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) is seeing deliveries of its new electric sedan P7+ accelerate as supplier Eve Energy adds battery cell capacity. Eve Energy provided three battery cell production lines for the P7+ during the model’s…
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Next Beijing auto show to be held Apr 24-May 3, 2026
The date for the next Beijing auto show has been set, with the Shanghai auto show due in about four months. (Image credit: CnEVPost) The date of the next Beijing auto show has been set, with the upcoming Shanghai auto show just about 4 months away. The 19th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition (Auto China 2026) will be held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026, the event’s organizers…
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Tesla's former Shanghai plant chief Song Gang to join renewable energy firm Envision, report says
Tesla’s former Shanghai factory manager Song Gang will join Chinese renewable energy group Envision and is set to take on a supply chain management role, according to Reuters. (Image credit: Envision) Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) former Shanghai factory manager Song Gang will join Chinese renewable energy group Envision, Reuters said in a report today, citing two people familiar with the matter. Song,…
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Huawei-Chery joint brand Luxeed adds hybrid variants to R7 SUV
Luxeed has launched two EREV variants for the R7 with a starting price of RMB 249,800 ($34,230) and deliveries are set to begin on January 5. (Luxeed R7. Image credit: Luxeed) Luxeed, the new brand jointly created by Huawei and Chinese automaker Chery, has added extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants to the R7 coupe SUV (sport utility vehicle) to expand its potential customer…
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CATL reportedly mulling HK listing to raise at least $5 billion
CATL is in talks with potential advisers and a listing in Hong Kong could take place as early as the first half of 2025, according to Bloomberg. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL, SHE: 300750) is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could raise at least $5 billion, making it the biggest listing in the city since early 2021, Bloomberg said in a report today, citing people…
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Tesla Giga Shanghai to start mass production of facelifted Model Y in Jan, report says
Tesla’s Shanghai factory will begin mass production of the facelifted Model Y next month and is expected to begin deliveries of a six-seat Model Y in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to local media. (A Tesla Model Y on display at the June 2024 new energy vehicle show in Shanghai. Image credit: CnEVPost) Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) Shanghai plant will begin mass production of the facelifted Model…
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Firefly's product launch in Europe may be 1 quarter later than in China, brand chief says
After its launch in China and Europe, Firefly cars may also be available in Southeast Asia and Latin America, but will not enter the US market for now. (Firefly logo. Image credit: Firefly App) Nio’s (NYSE: NIO) third brand, Firefly, will focus on the Chinese and European markets, with the first European launch not far behind. Firefly’s first model will be launched in China in the first half of…
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Onvo chief says deliveries to speed up, reiterates confidence in meeting Dec target
Onvo’s president has re-emphasized that this month’s delivery target will be met, after last week’s figures showed deliveries remained slow. (Onvo L60. Image credit: Onvo) The head of Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) sub-brand Onvo has re-emphasized that delivery target will be met this month, after weekly figures showed deliveries remained slow last week. Onvo’s deliveries will ramp up this month, with more…
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