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Tesla starts offering insurance subsidies for car purchases in China again

From June 16 to June 30, Chinese consumers can receive an RMB 8,000 insurance subsidy if they purchase a rear-wheel drive version of the Model 3 that has already been produced.

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(NASDAQ: TSLA) first started offering insurance subsidies in China last September, and cut its prices about a month later.

Now the electric vehicle (EV) maker is offering the subsidy again, but this time the situation may be more complicated.

From June 16 to June 30, Chinese consumers who buy and complete delivery of an already produced rear-wheel drive version of the Model 3 will be eligible for an insurance subsidy of RMB 8,000 ($1,120), according to a poster by Tesla on Weibo today.

Tesla has a factory in Shanghai that produces the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y SUV. The Model 3 is available in two versions -- a rear-wheel drive version and a dual-motor all-wheel drive Model 3 Performance, starting at RMB 231,900 and RMB 331,900 respectively.

For customized vehicles, the expected delivery dates for both versions of the Model 3 are 1-4 weeks, consistent with previous information on Tesla's China website.

In addition to the RMB 8,000 insurance subsidy, Chinese consumers who purchase the Model 3 rear-wheel drive version in stock now can also receive a loan option with a lower interest rate, Tesla's poster shows, without providing details.

On September 16, 2022, Tesla began offering subsidies for owners to purchase vehicle insurance in China after the wait times for Model 3 and Model Y custom vehicles saw multiple reductions in the previous two months.

At that time, the subsidy was valid from September 16 to September 30, and consumers who chose to purchase insurance in a Tesla store could receive a subsidy of RMB 8,000 for new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

On October 1, 2022, as the subsidy expired, Tesla extended it to the end of last year.

On October 24, 2022, Tesla cut the prices of the entire Model 3 and Model Y lineup in China, with the entry-level Model Y dropping below RMB 300,000 to take advantage of the then-available state subsidy.

It is worth noting that the latest move by Tesla may involve the upcoming launch of an improved version of the model.

On March 1, Reuters reported that Tesla was working to retool its Shanghai assembly plant for a revamped version of the Model 3, a project codenamed Highland by Tesla.

The Highland version of the Model 3 is expected to go into production in Shanghai in September, the Reuters report said, citing a person familiar with the matter.

With Highland, Tesla aims to cut production costs and boost the appeal of the electric sedan, which debuts in 2017, people involved in the project said.

On May 16, a Bloomberg report cited people familiar with the matter as saying that Tesla was nearing the final stages before starting trial production of its updated Model 3 sedan in Shanghai.

Tesla sold 42,508 units at retail in China in May, ranking third in the country's new energy vehicle market with a 7.3 percent share, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on June 9.

Model 3 retail sales in China in May were 11,454 units, up 189.97 percent year-on-year, but down 13.20 percent from April.

Model Y retail sales in China in May were 31,054 units, up 428.58 percent year-on-year and up 16.05 percent from April.

The Model Y was the best-selling SUV in China in May, ahead of the second-place Yuan Plus with 26,072 units and the third-place BYD Song Plus with 22,079 units.

Tesla Model Y best-selling SUV in China in May with 31,054 units sold

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NIO launches ET5 Touring and EL6 in Europe, deliveries to start in Q4

The ET5 Touring and EL6 are priced higher in Europe than in China due to factors including transportation costs, local taxes and operating costs.

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Hours after the ET5 Touring was launched in China, NIO (NYSE: NIO) rolled out the model, as well as the EL6, known in China as the new ES6, in Europe.

Both models will be available in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and deliveries will both begin in the fourth quarter.

Including the battery, the ET5 Touring starts at 59,500 euros ($65,130) in Germany for the 75-kWh standard range version and 68,500 euros for the 100-kWh long-range version.

For reference, both versions of the ET5 Touring start at the same prices in China as the regular ET5, RMB 298,000 ($41,820) and RMB 356,000 respectively.

In the Netherlands, the starting price for the 75-kWh ET5 Touring is €63,900 ($69,930) and the 100-kWh version is €72,900.

They cost 706,000 SEK ($66,560) and 816,000 SEK in Sweden, 517,000 DKK ($75,950) and 637,000 DKK in Denmark, and 532,869 NOK ($50,740) and 620,619 NOK in Norway, respectively.

NIO ET5 Touring Price with Battery in Europe

NIO ET5GermanyNetherlandsSwedenDenmarkNorway
75-kWh59,500 EUR63,900 EUR706,000 SEK517,000 DKK532,869 NOK
100-kWh68,500 EUR72,900 EUR816,000 SEK637,000 DKK620,619 NOK

For the EL6, including the battery, the 75-kWh starts at €65,500 in Germany and €74,500 for the 100-kWh version. Because of the lawsuit with Audi, NIO's ES series models have been rebranded as the EL series in Europe.

The EL6 starts at €67,900 and €76,900 in the Netherlands, SEK 769,900 and SEK 879,000 in Sweden, DKK 547,000 and DKK 667,000 in Denmark, and NOK 595,016 and NOK 682,766 in Norway, respectively.

Including the battery, the starting price of the new 75-kWh ES6 in China is RMB 338,000, and RMB 396,000 for the 100-kWh version.

NIO EL6 Price with Battery in Europe

NlO EL6GermanyNetherlandsSwedenDenmarkNorway
75-kWh65,500 EUR67,900 EUR769,000 SEK547,000 DKK595,016 NOK
100-kWh74,500 EUR76,900 EUR879,000 SEK667,000 DKK682,766 NOK

NIO has previously said that the base prices of its models are essentially the same globally, with the difference being that they take into account factors including transportation costs, local taxes and operating costs in different regions.

If consumers choose to purchase the ET5 Touring or EL6 using the BaaS (battery as a service) model, the starting price in Germany is €12,000 lower for the 75-kWh version and €21,000 lower for the 100-kWh version.

It is worth noting that NIO's battery swap stations in Europe are only available to owners of vehicles purchased using the BaaS model. In China, these stations are available to all NIO consumers whether they purchase a model with batteries included or based on the BaaS model.

In addition to the purchase option, NIO also offers a subscription option in Europe. In Germany, for the EL6, if consumers choose a fixed-term subscription of 36 months, the monthly price is €1,179 for the 75-kWh version and €1,309 for the 100-kWh version.

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NIO launches ET5 Touring with same pricing as regular ET5

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NIO launches ET5 Touring with same pricing as regular ET5

Pricing for the ET5 Touring is identical to the regular ET5, with a starting price in China of RMB 298,000 including the battery, and deliveries will begin on June 16.

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(NYSE: NIO) has officially launched its highly anticipated new model, the ET5 Touring, and its price in China is a surprise.

The company launched the model today in an online launch event for consumers in China, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. Deliveries in China will officially begin tomorrow, while delivery dates in Europe have not yet been announced.

The ET5 Touring launch was different from all previous NIO model launches in that it was the first product launch led by the European team and appears to be the shortest new model launch in its history.

NIO gave a brief overview of the ET5 Touring's exterior, interior and driving experience at this roughly 40-minute launch event, but didn't explain much more about its technical specifications.

This is understandable, after all, NIO's models come standard with dual motors and the same smart driving hardware, and it seems redundant to introduce them again.

Pricing for the ET5 Touring is identical to the regular ET5, starting at RMB 298,000 ($41,620) in China, including the battery.

This is surprising, as the model was previously generally seen as being RMB 10,000 to 20,000 more expensive than the regular ET5.

On June 12, NIO lowered the starting prices for all models by RMB 30,000 and made the battery swap service, which was previously free several times a month, a paid option.

The ET5 Touring is the first model released after NIO implemented the new pricing system, and the entry version comes with a 75-kWh battery pack. Its long-range version comes with a 100-kWh battery pack and starts at RMB 356,000 with the battery included.

Chinese consumers who choose to purchase the model using the BaaS (battery as a service) service will see the prices start at RMB 228,000 for both versions, with monthly battery rental costs of RMB 980 and RMB 1,680 respectively.

NIO ET5 Touring prices in China

VersionStarting Price with BatteryStarting Price under BaaSBaaS Monthly Battery Rental
75-kWh¥298,000¥228,000¥980
100-kWh¥356,000¥228,000¥1,680

NIO's advanced driver assistance systems NOP (Navigate on Pilot) Plus and NAD (NIO Autonomous Driving) are both subscription-based, priced at RMB 380 and RMB 680 per month respectively.

NIO began allowing consumers to lock in their orders for the ET5 Touring after the launch, and show cars and vehicles for test drives are already available at NIO's showrooms in China.

Chinese consumers who order the model now will receive 1 year of free use of NOP+ worth RMB 4,560.

Consumers who order the ET5 Touring on and before July 31 will receive a discount on options worth RMB 5,000.

NIO has started production of the ET5 Touring based on the designer's recommended configuration combinations, and its delivery will officially begin on June 16.

On June 11, CnEVPost experienced the ET5 Touring at a NIO House in Shanghai Pudong New Area, and found that it improved the most criticized areas on the regular ET5, except for the larger trunk space.

For the regular ET5, many owners complained about the high seating position in the driver's seat, which may have been a deterrent for some potential consumers to choose the model.

CnEVPost experienced the ET5 Touring and the regular ET5 at the NIO House and found that the driver's seat of the former can be adjusted significantly lower.

NIO currently offers the following benefits to the first owner of the ET5 Touring:

6-year or 150,000 km vehicle warranty. 10-year unlimited mileage warranty for battery, motor and electric control systems;

6 years free internet connectivity with 8GB of monthly traffic;

Lifetime free roadside assistance.

Consumers who order the model before July 31 can pay RMB 30,000 to receive the upgraded benefits package, which includes:

Free lifetime battery swap service, 4 times per month;

10-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty

Free lifetime internet connectivity with 8GB of traffic per month;

Lifetime free roadside assistance.

In China, the NIO ET5 Touring's main competitor will be 's Zeekr 001, which is currently offered in four versions with starting prices of RMB 300,000, RMB 300,000, RMB 349,000 and RMB 386,000 respectively.

Zeekr delivered 8,678 vehicles in May, including the Zeekr 001 and the Zeekr 009 MPV. It did not release a breakdown of deliveries.

On June 12, Zeekr began deliveries of its third model, the Zeekr X, which starts at RMB 189,800.

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Store visit: First impression of NIO ET5 Touring before official launch

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NIO ET5 Touring launch: Live updates

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(NYSE: NIO) will officially launch the ET5 Touring today, with its launch event starting at 19:00 Beijing time, and CnEVPost will be updating the event's main content in real-time in this post.

Here is what is already known:

NIO starts accepting consumer reservations for the ET5 Touring in China on June 10, and its first deliveries will start tomorrow June 16.

NIO will hold the European launch of the model on June 16 at 1:00 am Beijing time (June 15 at 1:00 pm US Eastern time).

The ET5 Touring measures 4,790 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width and 1,499 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,888 mm, in line with the regular ET5 sedan, a previous regulatory filing show.

It is equipped with dual motors with a maximum power of 150 kW and 210 kW, respectively, and can support a top speed of 200 km/h.

Its battery suppliers include CALB, in addition to .

Below are the main contents of the NIO ET5 Touring launch event, with the latest at the top.

Including the battery, the starting price of the NIO ET5 Touring in China is RMB 298,000 ($41,620), which is the same as the starting price of the regular ET5.

NIO ET5 Touring will be available in China, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

The NIO China team began participating in the launch.

The ET5 Touring with a 100-kWh long-range battery pack has a WLTP range of up to 560 km.

The ET5 Touring is available in 10 exterior colors.

The ET5 Touring launch event began with the NIO Europe team introducing the model at the NIO House in Frankfurt.

This is the first time that NIO starts the launch of a new model with an international team presentation.

Store visit: First impression of NIO ET5 Touring before official launch

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XPeng CEO sees China EV landscape far from set

will enter an accelerating positive feedback loop starting in the third quarter of this year and will see faster growth from the third quarter of next year to the end of 2025, XPeng's CEO said.

(Screenshot from the video of XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng's speech.)

Electric vehicle (EV) startups see ups and downs in fortunes as the industry grows rapidly in China. XPeng (NYSE: XPEV) is one of the EV makers that has been in a downward spiral over the past year, but its CEO doesn't think it's a big deal.

In a speech at the China Auto Blue Book Forum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei province, XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng argued that the landscape of China's EV industry is not yet set and that there's no need to worry too much about winning or losing in the moment.

"Whether it's joint ventures, state-owned enterprises, or private companies, including the new car makers, we see very fierce competition in the whole industry," he said.

"In fact, I don't think we need to worry too much about this competition. First of all, has anyone already got the qualification to stay at the table today?" he said.

"At least, I don't think there's a single company in China, not a single startup, that will definitively be on the table for the next one," he added.

Citing the development of China's Internet industry over the past 20 years, he said he had been thinking from 2007-2010 about which products would qualify to be part of the mobile Internet end game.

"In fact, we later found out that there was no answer to that question," he said.

None of the products had a chance of qualifying for that from 2007 to 2010, and that qualification came in 2010 and later with the emergence of big hardware and software players, he said.

XPeng has seen strong delivery growth in 2021, with deliveries reaching an all-time high of 16,000 units in December 2021.

Its deliveries have continued to be weak since the second half of last year, dropping to 5,218 units in January of this year. In the past three months, it has delivered at slightly above 7,000 units each month.

Its local counterpart (NYSE: NIO) fared a bit better last year, but also faced a similarly sluggish delivery as it switched products this year, delivering just 6,155 vehicles in May.

In contrast, (NASDAQ: LI) has maintained strong deliveries since last year, with a record 28,277 vehicles delivered in May.

It's worth noting that Li Auto's current models are all extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), which are essentially plug-in hybrids and have a much larger market space. Both XPeng and NIO only offer battery electric vehicles, which are in a fast-growing but small market.

In his speech today, Mr. He said he could foresee a large number of hybrid models in China in the next two years, especially in the family car segment.

"Because everyone sees the success, they will follow. Because they are following, a large number of models will focus on the same place. It's a very interesting thing," he said.

He stressed that automakers should have a long-term vision. "I think in the automotive space, for everything, you have to think about the layout for ten to twenty years, it's not possible to achieve a big change in three years' time," he said.

XPeng has faced many challenges in the last year, but the positive feedback for the company will accelerate in the full year starting in the third quarter of this year, he said.

From the third quarter of next year to the end of 2025, XPeng will enter a hyper-speed positive feedback loop, he said, adding that this is based on XPeng's overall layout.

Q1 earnings: How does NIO compare to XPeng and Li Auto?

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Analysts expect 16% of heavy trucks sold in China to be electric by 2025

At present, 89 percent of the new energy heavy trucks are pure electric models, and half of them support battery swap.

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China's electrification transition involves not only regular passenger cars, but heavy trucks as well.

By 2025, sales of electric heavy trucks in China are expected to reach 190,000 units, with a penetration rate of about 16 percent, said CITIC Securities analyst Yuan Jiancong's team in a research note today.

In China, the singularity for accelerated penetration of electric heavy trucks has arrived, with penetration expected to reach 35 percent by 2030, the team said.

The acceleration of new energy heavy truck penetration in China from 2021 onward was largely driven by China's restrictions on carbon emissions from high-emitting companies, according to the team.

In 2022, retail sales of new energy heavy trucks in China were 25,000 units, up 142 percent year-on-year, with a penetration rate of about 5 percent, CITIC Securities said, citing data from China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC).

At present, 89 percent of new energy heavy trucks are pure electric models, and half of them support battery swap, according to the team.

Heavy-duty trucks have larger batteries and take longer to recharge at the same charging rate, and battery swap meets the efficiency requirements of these models, the team said.

From 2021 to 2022, the percentage of battery swap-enabled heavy-duty trucks ramped up, the team said, adding that they expect such electric heavy-duty trucks to become the industry's dominant product form in the near term.

On June 12, CATL unveiled Qiji Energy, a battery swap solution for heavy-duty trucks. Similar to the Chinese power battery giant's EVOGO solution for passenger cars released last year, Qiji Energy supports flexible use of the number of batteries.

With a capacity of 171 kWh in a single battery block, heavy trucks can choose to use 1-3 blocks, and the entire battery replacement process takes only a few minutes, CATL said.

In the vehicle-battery separation model, a heavy truck can save RMB 30,000 ($4,190) to RMB 60,000 in annual costs, CATL said.

CATL's move is expected to further boost the electrification of heavy trucks, CITIC Securities said in the research note today.

The penetration of electric heavy trucks is expected to accelerate in areas with higher requirements for range and economy, the team said.

The note also said that 's first electric heavy truck, the Semi, which began deliveries on December 2, 2022, has a range of 800 km at 37 tons fully loaded and has met the criteria for wide-scale commercial operation.

Electric heavy-duty trucks have shown good economic performance in both the US and China, and the Tesla Semi could help the industry grow more rapidly in the US, the team said.

In China, electric heavy-duty trucks will be adopted preferentially in the short term in scenarios including coal industrial parks, steel industrial parks, and sanitation trucks, driven by policy.

By 2025-2030, market forces will drive more growth in the sector as electric heavy trucks improve in economy and range, according to the team.

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