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Next week Chinese manufacturer Li Auto's first electric car, the Mega, will be available for pre-order at the Guangzhou Auto Show next week. The official market launch will take place in December, with deliveries scheduled for February. Prices should start at $69,000. Buyers will receive various bonuses. [caption id="attachment_80035" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto[/caption] Li Auto Mega is built on a new platform that supports DC fast charging, which allows the batteries to be charged for a trip of 600 km in 22 minutes and 400 km in less than 10 minutes. This model marks Li Auto's entry into the electric minivan segment. Pre-orders for Li Auto Mega will begin at the Guangzhou Auto Show Li Auto Mega will have a teardrop-shaped body with sloping A-pillars that go into a sloped hood. Li Auto Mega will receive a sleek roofline, retractable door handles and aerodynamic wheel covers. Its front part is equipped with an LED strip of running lights. A Hesai AT128 lidar is installed on the roof of the Mega. At the rear, the Li Auto Mega received a darkened taillight unit. There is an opening upper part of the trunk lid. [caption id="attachment_80036" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto[/caption] Li Auto is a Beijing-based startup that sells the L7, L8 and L9 crossovers. These models are similar in appearance and technical characteristics. Currently, Li Auto is focusing on the domestic market without developing its overseas strategy. Its volume is quite high in China: sales are about 30,000 cars per month.

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The car costs from $10,400 On November 29, the 200,000th BYD Seagull model officially rolled off the assembly line. Released in China at the end of April, Seagull surpassed this milestone in just seven months. [caption id="attachment_84846" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Seagull[/caption] The car, which is priced between $10,400 and $12,600, has carved out a niche in China's competitive electric vehicle market. BYD Seagull's sales have increased every month since it went on sale in China. BYD Seagull's wholesale sales reached 43,350 units in October. The graph below shows the monthly sales volume of BYD Seagull after its launch. BYD Seagull achieved sales of 66,000 vehicles within 100 days of launch. It is one of BYD's fastest growing models in terms of production capacity and sales after its launch. 200,000 units of BYD Seagull already produced in just 7 months [caption id="attachment_84847" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Seagull[/caption] Let's remember that Seagull is a 5-door, 4-seater model based on the BYD 3.0 electronic platform and belonging to the Ocean series. Dimensions are 3780 mm in length, 1715 mm in width and 1540 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2500 mm. All Seagull variants are equipped with a single 74 hp engine. and maximum torque of 135 Nm. The maximum speed that Seagull can reach is 130 km/h. [caption id="attachment_84848" align="aligncenter" width="596"] BYD Seagull[/caption] The main difference is the battery options. The older version is equipped with a 38.88 kWh battery, providing a range of 405 km. The other two configurations come with a battery capacity of 30.08 kWh, providing a range of 305 km. Both variants use an LFP Blade battery and support fast charging up to 40 kW, allowing the Seagull to charge from 30 to 80% in 30 minutes.

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If desired, the deposit can be returned Li Auto's first electric minivan, called Mega, became available for pre-order on Friday. Customers who pay $700 will have access to a test drive next January. In February, the Chinese automaker will begin deliveries to customers. [caption id="attachment_82721" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto Mega[/caption] The price of Li Auto Mega will be announced at a press conference next month. According to preliminary information, it will be about $83,000. Clients can request a refund of their deposit at any time. Mega designer Ben Baum said that this minivan has a drag coefficient of 0.215 Cd. That's less than the Porsche Taycan's drag coefficient of 0.220 Cd, which is an achievement for a huge minivan. [caption id="attachment_82722" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto Mega[/caption] Those interested can order Li Auto Mega, but the price has not yet been announced The car is mounted on a chassis measuring 5350 × 1965 × 1850 mm with a wheelbase of 3300 mm. The power plant includes a 543 hp engine. with a torque of 542 N•m. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. The motors are powered by a Qilin battery from Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL). The battery has a capacity of 102.7 kWh with a density of 170 Wh/kg and an 800 V architecture for fast charging. In 12 minutes of charging, the car can get 500 km of power reserve. Consumption is 15.9 kWh/100 km, which is lower than Geely Zeekr 009 and BYD Denza D9. [caption id="attachment_82724" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto Mega[/caption] The Li Auto Mega has three rows of seats covered in Nappa leather. The car is equipped with four wireless chargers and 21 speakers with a power of 2160 W. A 17-inch screen is available for rear passengers. The Mega body has a high torsional rigidity of 44,000 N•m/degree.

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Pre-orders will begin on November 17th The Li Auto Mega electric minivan is gearing up to begin taking pre-orders at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 17th. This week, Li Auto will receive a license that will allow it to begin sales in China. This is a huge 7-seater SUV with 544 hp. and a power reserve of 700 km. It will be produced at the brand's plant in Beijing. New photos of this unique minivan and price were also published. [caption id="attachment_82621" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto Mega[/caption] The electric car will have a battery with a capacity of 102.7 kWh, a range of 700 km and two electric motors with a total power of 544 hp. It will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. Li Auto Mega uses a new design language with an aerodynamic body shape. Dimensions are 5350 x 1965 x 1850 mm with a wheelbase of 3300 mm. For comparison, it is 132 mm longer, 33 mm narrower and 50 mm taller than the Li Auto L9 SUV. The minivan received a drag coefficient of 0.215 Cd. This is less than the Porsche Taycan's drag coefficient of 0.220 Cd. The motor on the front axle produces 211 hp, while the rear electric motor has a peak output of 333 hp. Thanks to 5C charging technology, the charging power of this minivan is more than 520 kW. It can replenish its range by 500 km in 12 minutes. New live photos and price of Li Auto Mega have appeared [caption id="attachment_82622" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto Mega[/caption] The front axle of the Li Auto Mega will receive a double wishbone suspension, and the rear axle will receive an independent multi-link suspension. Mega will get adaptive air suspension with continuous damping control. The Li Auto Mega interior has a 17-inch screen for rear passengers. Its center console received a double screen for the driver and front passenger. Another feature of Li Auto Mega is a 21-speaker sound system with a power of 2160 W. [caption id="attachment_82623" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Li Auto Mega[/caption] The price will be around $68,670. Its deliveries are scheduled for February next year.

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Price starts at $30,100 The new fastback crossover Song L became available for pre-order on October 31st starting at $30,100 in China. It was previously reported that the starting price would be $34,100. A total of five versions will be released, the top one costs $38,300. [caption id="attachment_79094" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Song L[/caption] Song L is BYD's latest model, based on the e-Platfrom 3.0 architecture that also powers Seal, Dolphin, Atto 3 (Yuan Plus). It also features the brand's latest design language called Dragon Face. It has a front end with slim LED headlights and a sporty front bumper with a trapezoidal air intake. This crossover also features a sloping roofline and retractable door handles. At the rear of the Song L there is an active spoiler. [caption id="attachment_79095" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Song L[/caption] Powerful fastback crossover BYD Song L turned out to be cheaper than expected The body size is 4840 x 1950 x 1560 mm, and the wheelbase is 2930 mm. It is 115 mm shorter and 49 mm narrower than the Zeekr 001 liftback from Geely. It received the latest DiSus C suspension. Let us recall that BYD previously announced adaptive suspension and new technology for the car’s intelligent body control system. The system includes electronically controlled solenoid valve shock absorbers and a suite of sensors that scan the road surface in real time. As a result, the electronics adjust the performance of the shock absorbers, constantly changing their stiffness characteristics in accordance with the current road situation. [caption id="attachment_79096" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Song L[/caption] Inside, there's a 10.25-inch full-LCD instrument panel, a large 15.6-inch floating center control screen and a 50-inch head-up display. The car system is based on the latest generation of BYD's DiLink operating system, as well as the advanced DiPilot driving assistance system, which supports more than 30 functions such as driver fatigue monitoring and autonomous parking. [caption id="attachment_79097" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Song L[/caption] BYD Song L will compete with the more expensive Zeekr 001.

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It turned out to be cheaper than expected The third model in GAC Aion's Hyper series, the Hyper HT, will go on sale mid-month. The Chinese-made electric crossover is available for pre-order for $30,000. [caption id="attachment_78705" align="aligncenter" width="780"] GAC Aion Hyper HT[/caption] The design and gullwing rear doors make the car immediately reminiscent of the Tesla Model X, while costing much less than expected. Previously, the starting price was $32,800. Sales of the GAC Aion Hyper HT will begin in November [caption id="attachment_78706" align="aligncenter" width="780"] GAC Aion Hyper HT[/caption] The car is built on a chassis measuring 4935 x 1920 x 1700 mm with a wheelbase of 2935 mm. The electric car is driven by a single 339 hp motor. with a torque of 430 Nm. The GAC Aion Hyper HT accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. It is equipped with a VDC 2.0 controller. The car is offered in four modifications with three different power reserves: 550 km, 670 km and 750 km. The front end has a closed grille, sharp headlights and an integrated light bar at the bottom. The body has a fastback shape with hidden door handles, frameless doors and multi-spoke 19/20-inch wheels. [caption id="attachment_78707" align="aligncenter" width="780"] GAC Aion Hyper HT[/caption] The electric car is equipped with 22 speakers and the ADiGO 5.0 entertainment system. ADAS. The car received three 2nd generation lidars, cameras and sensors. It has a Huawei AI chip that provides 250TOPS computing power. The car received autopilot and automatic parking.

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Sales will begin on November 8 The first SAIC Roewe D-series model, called the D7, will officially go on sale on November 8 in China. The manufacturer plans to offer discounts of up to $1,600. Buyers with a $140 deposit are eligible for a $960 rebate on the electric version of the car, and a $700 rebate on the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. [caption id="attachment_78696" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SAIC Roewe D7[/caption] The Shanghai brand also offers interest-free loans in 24 installments. For the first time, owners will receive a 6-year/150,000 km powertrain warranty. First-time buyers are also eligible for free charger and installation, as well as 3 years of free data capped at 2GB per month. The Dual Motor Hybrid (DMH) model starts at $17,800, while the 510km range electric ranges from $20,600 to $21,900 and the 610km range ranges from $23,300 to $25,000. The D7 DMH Hybrid will be equipped with a new two-motor DMH super hybrid system, providing a range of 125 km in electric mode and up to 1,400 km with a full tank. The thermal efficiency of the engine is more than 43%. Fuel consumption is 4.3 l/100 km. First buyers of the SAIC Roewe D7 will receive discounts of up to $1,600 [caption id="attachment_78697" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SAIC Roewe D7[/caption] The general appearance of both cars is the same. The electric car uses hidden door handles, while the hybrid model uses regular door handles. The dimensions of the electric vehicle are 4890 × 1872 × 1510 mm with a wheelbase of 2810 mm. The hybrid has a width of 1890 mm, other dimensions are the same. According to Roewe, the new sedan has a trunk volume of 447 liters, while the second row can comfortably accommodate tall passengers. The cabin uses a dual-screen layout consisting of a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 12.3-inch central control screen with a MediaTek SoC. [caption id="attachment_78698" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SAIC Roewe D7[/caption] In addition, the Roewe D7 is equipped with an advanced level 2 driving assistance system.