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IM Motors launches updated L6 sedan with unchanged starting price

2 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

The starting price of the entry-level version of the updated IM L6 remains unchanged, but the pricier variants have seen price cuts. Deliveries of the updated IM L6 will begin on May 19. IM Motors, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of SAIC Motor Corp, has rolled out the updated IM L6 electric sedan, with the starting price of the entry-level version unchanged but the more expensive variants seeing price cuts.
Changan sub-brand Nevo teases C390 sedan with elegant design

2 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

The C390 is one of the few models under Changan's umbrella that has sparked social media buzz for exterior design. The Nevo C390 could be launched in the second half of this year. Nevo, a sub-brand of Changan Automobile (SHE: 000625), has previewed its new sedan model, the C390, which has generated a lot of buzz with its elegant exterior design. Nevo shared nine images of the C390 on Weibo today, as well as a video showing details of the sedan's exterior.
Avatr sues blogger for $1.4 million over drag coefficient drama

2 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

This is by far one of the largest claims by a Chinese automaker against a blogger, as the drag factor drama continues. An apology video by the blogger further angered Avatr. Avatr Technology, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Changan Automobile, has announced that it is suing an automotive blogger for a hefty claim, marking an escalation in the dispute over a drag coefficient drama.
Xpeng announces entry into Italy as it continues European expansion

2 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Xpeng has entered over a dozen European markets including Germany, France, and the UK. Xpeng hopes that half of its future car sales will come from overseas. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has entered Italy as it begins to explore one of Europe's top five automotive markets. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker participated in last month's 2025 Milan Design Week and announced the Xpeng brand's official entry into Italy at the event, according to an announcement today.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 11: Nio 3,930, Tesla 3,070, Xiaomi 5,180

2 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

This article is being updated, please refresh later for more content. Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 6,060 insurance registrations in China last week. Tesla's insurance registrations in China last week were down 57.89 percent from the previous week's 7,290 units. Major electric vehicle (EV) makers saw a mixed performance in insurance registrations in China last week.
Mercedes-Geely JV Smart launches Smart #5 in HK, gives SUV debut in Malaysia

2 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Smart has expanded its portfolio for the right-hand drive market with the launch of the Smart #5 in Hong Kong and its debut in Malaysia. The model is expected to be officially launched in Malaysia in the second half of this year. Mercedes-Geely joint venture Smart Automobile has launched the Smart #5 in Hong Kong and debuted the electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) in Malaysia, expanding its portfolio for the right-hand drive markets.
Automakers' share of China NEV market in Apr: BYD No. 1 with 29.7%, Tesla No. 8 with 3.2%

3 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Tesla dropped from No. 3 in March to No. 8 in April in the Chinese NEV market, as its local deliveries slipped. In the January-April period, BYD's share of China's NEV market was 29.0 percent, and Tesla's was 4.9 percent. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) maintained its position as China's largest new energy-vehicle (NEV) maker in April, while Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) slipped in the rankings.
Li Auto to report Q1 2025 earnings on May 29

3 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Li Auto delivered 92,864 vehicles in the first quarter, near the upper end of its guidance range. Li Auto had previously guided first-quarter revenue down 8.7 percent to 3.5 percent year-on-year. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) announced today that it will report unaudited financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, May 29, before the US market opens. The company's management will host an earnings conference call on May 29 at 8:00 am US Eastern time, or 8:00 pm Beijing time.
Xiaomi EV to open its largest Shanghai flagship showroom in Oct

3 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

The project has a floor area of over 15,000 square meters and is scheduled to officially open in October 2025. It will be the largest flagship Xiaomi EV center in Shanghai, adjacent to the largest Tesla Center in China. Xiaomi EV, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Xiaomi (HKG: 1810, OTCMKTS: XIACY), is building its flagship showroom in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, competing with Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Nio (NYSE: NIO) in the EV-friendly city.
Xpeng Apr deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 at 14,210, P7+ 7,392

3 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

The Mona M03 and P7+ sedans continue to be Xpeng's top sellers, though the G6 and G9 SUVs saw significant sales growth. April deliveries for both the Mona M03 and P7+ were down from March. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) announced on May 1 that it delivered 35,045 vehicles in April, its second highest on record, but did not release breakdown figures for different models. Now, local automotive media Yiche has shared data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showing how different models performed.