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Chery to be 1st automaker to adopt CATL’s sodium-ion batteries

In the passenger car segment, sodium-ion batteries can generally meet the needs of models with a range of up to 400 kilometers, a CATL executive previously said.

CATL's sodium-ion batteries are not far from starting to be installed in vehicles, after the Chinese power battery giant unveiled the new batteries in July 2021.

CATL's sodium-ion batteries will first be used in Chery's models, the battery maker announced today.

Sodium-ion batteries will break through resource bottlenecks and is a cost-effective choice, CATL said, without giving further details.

CATL will hold a zero-carbon strategy launch event from 15:00 to 15:20 on the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18. Its booth at the event is 8B05 in Hall 8.2.

CATL unveiled its first-generation sodium-ion battery on July 29, 2021, saying that the energy density of the cell alone had reached 160Wh/kg.

The company said at the time that the energy density of the first-generation sodium-ion battery was slightly lower than that of the lithium iron phosphate battery. However, it has obvious advantages in low-temperature performance and fast charging, especially in high-power application scenarios in alpine regions.

CATL's next-generation sodium-ion battery energy density will exceed 200Wh/kg, it said in 2021, adding that the company has already started the industrialization layout of sodium-ion batteries and plans to form a basic industrial chain in 2023.

CATL did not mention the possible areas of use for sodium-ion batteries in its brief launch event at the time, although industry sources and analysts generally believe that the batteries, with their low energy density, will probably be used mainly in energy storage and two-wheeled vehicles.

On November 29, 2022, Huang Qisen, vice president of CATL research institute, said at a forum that sodium-ion batteries are expected to be carried in electric vehicles, the first time someone from the power battery giant publicly mentioned the prospect of using this new battery in passenger cars.

As for applications in passenger cars, sodium-ion batteries generally meet the needs of models with a range of up to 400 kilometers, Huang said at the forum.

With its pioneering AB battery system integration technology, CATL has achieved a mix of sodium ion and lithium ion, allowing them to complement each other and thus increase the energy density of the battery system, Huang said at the time.

This approach is expected to enable sodium-ion batteries to support electric vehicle models with a range of up to 500 kilometers, he said, adding that models with that range account for 65 percent of the market share, meaning the use of sodium-ion batteries is promising.

Notably, two months ago, an unnamed Chinese power battery maker had already begun fitting sodium-ion batteries into passenger cars.

On February 23, Hina Battery unveiled three sodium-ion battery cell products and announced a partnership with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC), one of whose models became the first to carry sodium-ion batteries.

Hina Battery and Sehol, a joint venture between JAC and Volkswagen Anhui, have jointly built a test vehicle with sodium-ion batteries based on the latter's Sehol E10X model.

The test vehicle has a battery pack with a capacity of 25 kWh and an energy density of 120 Wh/kg. The model has a range of 252 km and supports fast charging from 3C to 4C. The battery pack uses cells with an energy density of 140 Wh/kg.

Hina Battery becomes 1st battery maker to put sodium-ion batteries in EVs in China

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XPeng unveils new vehicle platform that promises faster model rollouts and greater cost savings

The G6 will be the first new model built on SEPA 2.0, and XPeng will soon launch 10 new models based on the new platform with greater cost savings.  |  XPeng US XPeng HK

XPeng (NYSE: XPEV) has unveiled its next-generation vehicle technology architecture, which it hopes will help it stay relevant in an increasingly competitive market.

The electric vehicle (EV) maker unveiled the architecture, called SEPA (Smart Electric Platform Architecture) 2.0, at a launch event in Shanghai today, saying that the new SUV G6, which will be unveiled on the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18, will be the first new model to be built on SEPA 2.0.

The Shanghai auto show will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center from April 18-27, with media days from April 18-19, professional visitor days from April 20-21, and general public admission from April 22-27.

SEPA 2.0 brings more advanced architectural solutions to support XPeng's full-stack in-house development from autonomous driving software to vehicle engineering, the company said.

The architecture will shorten the R&D cycle of future models by 20 percent and optimize development efficiency significantly. Interchangeability and interoperability of common and modular components between new models will reach 80 percent, enabling XPeng to meet diverse customer needs at an optimized cost, it said.

SEPA 2.0 is adaptable and flexible for multiple vehicle platforms with wheelbases between 1,800 mm and 3,200 mm and can be expanded to support a wide range of vehicle types, including sedan, coupe, hatchback, wagon, SUV, MPV and pickup truck.

"We envision that this evolutionary intelligent architecture will lead smart EV technology development for the next three years. It will make rapid advancements in technology available for our customers as standard, with faster software upgrades, stunning cost savings and elevated product experience," said XPeng chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng.

Mr. He believes that reaching 3 million units in annual sales is the foundation for an electric vehicle company to stay in the game, while cost control, efficient R&D, and high-end experience are necessary for survival and will be the basis for globalization efforts.

Over the past five years, XPeng has invested more than RMB 10 billion ($1.46 billion) in R&D on vehicle architecture, Mr. He said, adding that based on a better platform, XPeng will soon launch 10 new models with greater cost savings.

Technical details of new platform

SEPA 2.0 will accelerate the inclusion of XPeng's smart technologies including XNGP Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Xmart OS in-car operating system, and X-EEA electrical and electronic architecture, the company said.

With the SEPA 2.0 architecture, the overall R&D efficiency of XPeng's in-house developed full-scenario ADAS solution XNGP will be increased by 30 percent and the cost of ADAS software model adaptation will be reduced by 70 percent, according to Mr. He.

XNGP is the ultimate form of driver assistance, and all of XPeng's future models in the Chinese market will be equipped with it as standard, according to Mr. He.

Backed by its autonomous driving supercomputing center, XNGP will continue to evolve and upgrade its assisted driving skills with the goal of taking over less than once per 1,000 kilometers for highway scenarios by 2023 and less than once per 100 kilometers for urban scenarios by 2025.

Based on the SEPA 2.0 R&D platform, Xmart OS software adaptation cost will be reduced by 85 percent, voice software development cycle will be reduced by 50 percent, and voice assistant service cost will be reduced by 50 percent, according to XPeng.

Xmart OS leverages a multi-sensor software and hardware platform to enhance and transform control and driver-vehicle interaction. Powered by artificial intelligence, supercomputers and underlying models, Xmart OS can make intelligent decisions to optimize control of cabin functions, the company said.

XPeng's X-EEA electrical and electronic architecture allows for 50 percent optimization of overall vehicle development costs, a 30 percent reduction in software iteration cycles and a 300 percent increase in OTA update speed, it said.

The company's architecture-based solutions improve charging efficiency, which includes an 800-volt high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) platform that allows batteries to be charged 50 percent faster than the previous generation.

XPeng's latest platform uses a standard 3C battery configuration with a battery that adds 130 kilometers of vehicle range in five minutes and can be charged faster at its S4 supercharger facility, adding 200 kilometers of range in five minutes, according to the company.

The company's in-house developed XPower 800-volt high-voltage oil-cooled flat-wire silicon carbide integrated powertrain system increases maximum powertrain efficiency to 97.5 percent and overall powertrain efficiency to 92 percent, it said.

The X-HP smart thermal management system provides an intelligent, systematic energy-saving solution that increases range by 15 percent in cold conditions. It also improves battery cooling performance by 100 percent, resulting in a 90 percent increase in charging power.

XPeng will use integrated aluminum die-casting technology on the SEPA 2.0 architecture to deliver more stable handling and better driving performance.

The integrated die-cast body gives 83 percent more torsional rigidity than a conventional body, while the body weight is 17 percent less than a conventional body, further improving range.

The architecture also includes CIB (Cell Integrated Body) technology, which allows the battery pack to be integrated into the body, not only increasing vertical space, but also improving battery safety, according to XPeng.

The CIB battery pack features an 80-ton side-impact resistant design and an IP68 water and dust resistant design that meets the highest safety standards in three major markets: China, North America and Europe, it said.

XPeng's chassis platform will be compatible with a wide range of suspension systems, providing superior mechanical quality and excellent handling performance, it said.

XPeng aims to have an intelligent manufacturing system in place by 2025, including the Zhaoqing plant, the Guangzhou base and several future projects, with all manufacturing facilities integrated with SEPA 2.0 through technology upgrades.

First model based on SEPA 2.0 coming soon

The first new model based on the SEPA 2.0, the XPeng G6 coupe SUV, will be unveiled at the Shanghai auto show on April 18, the company said. XPeng's previous announcement showed it would hold a launch event on April 18 from 9:40-10:00 am

XPeng did not reveal more information about the G6 today, although information about the specifications of the SEPA 2.0 platform suggests that the model will be based on the 800 V platform and will be more cost-efficient.

On March 17, XPeng management said during the company's Q4 earnings call that the G6, a new energy SUV with a price range of RMB 200,000-300,000, will be officially launched and delivered by the end of the second quarter.

XPeng's monthly sales target for the G6 is two to three times that of the P7, Mr. He said during that call.

The G6 will have a significantly improved range that will exceed expectations and will have much more interior space than similar offerings from competitors, he said previously.

In a research note sent to investors on March 22, Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu's team said the upcoming G6 will be the swing factor that the model will need to succeed in order to make XPeng truly relevant in the market again.

XPeng will likely price the G6 similarly to the Model Y, hoping to attract consumers with its sleeker design and updated interior, the team said.

With increased G6 production, XPeng management believes total monthly deliveries could reach 15,000 units at some point in the third quarter, the team noted.

"This seems achievable and we model XPeng reaching this level in Sep," Yu's team previously wrote.

($1 = RMB 6.8714)

G6 will be swing factor for XPeng, says Deutsche Bank

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Tesla prices: Here’s how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets

Tesla recently lowered the prices of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover in several markets around the world, raising concerns about whether it will do the same in the Chinese mainland.

Tesla prices: Here's how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets-CnEVPost

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) recently lowered the prices of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover in several markets around the world, raising concerns about whether it do the same in the Chinese mainland.

Grace Tao, Tesla's vice president of external affairs, shared several charts on Weibo Friday showing that all versions of the Model 3 and Model Y available in the Chinese mainland are priced lower than in all other markets.

Tao shared the charts without any comment. Whether Tesla will continue to cut prices in the Chinese mainland will be something to watch in the coming days.

Chinese car companies are currently busy preparing for the Shanghai auto show, which will begin on April 18 and run through April 27. The organizers of the show have released a booth map that shows Tesla will be absent.

The low prices enjoyed by consumers in the Chinese mainland are apparently due to the local production of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

On August 15 last year, Tao said that 99.9 percent of the team at Tesla's Shanghai factory was made up of Chinese and that the supply chain was more than 95 percent localized.

Tesla's factory in Shanghai currently produces only the Model 3 as well as the Model Y. The plant not only supplies locally, but is also an export center for Tesla.

The Model 3 is currently offered in two versions in the Chinese mainland -- the entry-level rear-wheel drive version and the dual-motor all-wheel drive Model 3 Performance.

The Model Y is available in three versions in the Chinese mainland -- the entry-level rear-wheel drive Model Y, the dual-motor all-wheel drive Model Y Long Range, and the dual-motor all-wheel drive Model Y Performance.

Here are more charts created by CnEVPost based on images shared by Tao yesterday.

Tesla prices: Here's how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets-CnEVPost

Tesla prices: Here's how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets-CnEVPost

Tesla prices: Here's how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets-CnEVPost

Tesla prices: Here's how Model 3 and Model Y compare in China vs other markets-CnEVPost

Tesla Model Y best-selling SUV in China in Mar with 54,937 units sold

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NIO swap stations with Sinopec reach 102 as partnership turns 2 years old

The number of battery swap stations and charging stations built by NIO and Sinopec reached 251, including 102 battery swap stations, 121 supercharging stations and 28 destination charging stations.

NIO swap stations with Sinopec reach 102 as partnership turns 2 years old-CnEVPost

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NIO (NYSE: NIO) and Chinese fossil fuel giant Sinopec Group have built more than 100 battery swap stations together, as their partnership turns two years old.

On the second anniversary of the strategic partnership between NIO and Sinopec on April 15, the first two third-generation battery swap stations built by the two companies were put into operation, the electric vehicle company announced today.

To date, NIO has built 251 charging stations and battery swap stations in partnership with Sinopec, with an average of one station coming online every three days, NIO said.

These stations include 102 battery swap stations, 121 supercharging stations and 28 destination charging stations, covering 27 provincial administrative regions and 89 cities.

NIO swap stations with Sinopec reach 102 as partnership turns 2 years old-CnEVPost

The partnership between NIO and Sinopec is a milestone for the development of China's smart electric vehicle industry. Both companies will continue to efficiently integrate resources to further provide users with a better charging experience and contribute to carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, NIO said.

On April 15, 2021, NIO and Sinopec signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly build charging and battery swap infrastructure.

At that time, the first NIO second-generation swap station was opened at a Sinopec gas station area in Beijing in the presence of both parties.

NIO swap stations with Sinopec reach 102 as partnership turns 2 years old-CnEVPost

On April 15 last year, the first anniversary of the partnership, the number of battery swap stations and charging stations they have built together reached 175, including 71 battery swap stations, 75 supercharging stations and 29 destination charging stations.

As of April 14, NIO has 1,344 battery swap stations and 2,455 charging stations in China providing 14,584 charging piles. Its charging map also has access to more than 680,000 third-party charging stations in China.

NIO has not yet announced its latest number of battery swap stations as of today.

On April 12, NIO's first 10 third-generation battery swap stations went live in 10 Chinese cities, marking the start of its aggressive infrastructure build-out this year.

NIO announced plans late last year to add 400 battery swap stations in 2023, but that plan was raised to 1,000 on February 21.

William Li, NIO's founder, chairman and CEO, said at the time that the company would further accelerate the deployment of battery swap stations, aiming to have more than 2,300 battery swap stations in China by the end of 2023.

NIO's 1st 10 3rd-gen swap stations go into operation

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Shanghai auto show: Full schedule of 150 press conferences for exhibitors

NIO will hold 2 press conferences on April 18 from 10:00-10:20 and on April 19 from 14:00-14:30.

Shanghai auto show: Complete map about exhibitors' booths-CnEVPost

As the first major auto show after the Covid opening in China, the Shanghai auto show, which will start next week, is highly anticipated, with more than 100 press conferences by car companies and supply chain players on media days.

The show will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center from April 18-27, with media days from April 18-19 and professional visitor days from April 20-21, while the general public can enter from April 22-27.

From April 18 to April 19, car companies and other exhibitors will hold 150 press conferences, according to information released yesterday by Shanghai auto show organizers.

NIO (NYSE: NIO), whose booth is 6A01 in Hall 6.1, will hold one press conference on April 18 from 10:00-10:20 and one on April 19 from 14:00-14:30, according to the information, which has not been officially announced by NIO.

(NYSE: XPEV), whose booth is 6A08 in Hall 6.1, will hold its press event on April 18 from 09:40-10:00.

XPeng announced yesterday that it will debut its next production model on the morning of April 18, with a live broadcast to air from 09:40 - 10:00 am Beijing time.

XPeng didn't mention the model's name, but it's apparently the G6, an SUV that will compete with the Model Y.

(NASDAQ: LI), whose booth is 6A04, also located in Hall 6.1, will hold a press event on April 18 from 09:20 - 09:40.

BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) will be at booth 7A06 in Hall 7.1, and will hold a presentation on April 18 from 10:20-10:40.

BYD's high-end Yangwang brand's booth is 8A05 in Hall 8.1, and it will hold its event on April 18 from 09:40-10:00.

's booth is 6A07, located in Hall 6.1, and it will hold a presentation on April 18 from 10:40-11:00.

's booth is 6A11, located in Hall 6.1, and it will launch on April 18 from 11:20-11:40.

The auto show attracted more than 1,000 companies with a total exhibition area of over 360,000 square meters.

Thirteen indoor halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center were used, including nine passenger car halls -- 3H, 4.1H, 5.1H, 6.1H, 6.2H, 7.1H, 7.2H, 8.1H and 8.2H.

Automotive technology and supply chain companies are in 3 halls -- 1.2H, 2.1H , 2.2H. 5.2H is the media area.

Below table is the schedule of all 150 conferences compiled by CnEVPost based on the information provided by the organizers of Auto Shanghai 2023.

Shanghai auto show: Complete map about exhibitors' booths

Shanghai auto show exhibitors' press conference schedule

HallExhibitorBoothDateTime
Hall 1.2Antolin1BC01018-Apr15:00-15:30
Hall 1.2Changan1BC01318-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 1.2Mingxin Automotive1BC01619-Apr14:00-14:20
Hall 1.2Baosteel 1BF00319-Apr9:30-10:00
Hall 1.2Forvia1BF00519-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 1.2ZF1BF00618-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 1.2Midea Welling1BF01919-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 1.2Sunwoda1BH00218-Apr15:00-15:30
Hall 1.2Sunwoda1BH00220-Apr15:00-15:30
Hall 1.2ElringKlinger1BH00819-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 2.1Didi Autonomous Driving2AC00818-Apr10:00-11:00
Hall 2.1Global Technology2AF00820-Apr9:00-12:00
Hall 2.1Bynav Technology2AH00220-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 2.2Raythink2BA00619-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 2.2Benewake2BA00819-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 2.2LiangDao2BA01219-Apr11:00-11:30
Hall 2.2LeiShen Intelligence2BA013b19-Apr11:30-12:00
Hall 2.2LeiShen Intelligence2BA013b20-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 2.2Mxnavi2BAO16B20-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 2.2Leekr2BB00118-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 2.2EVK2BB007B18-Apr11:30-11:50
Hall 2.2Valeo2BC 00519-Apr12:00-12:30
Hall 2.2Continental2BC 00719-Apr9:40- 10:10
Hall 2.2Mobis2BC 00919-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 2.2Westwell2BC00118-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 2.2NavInfo2BC00318-Apr14:30-15:00
Hall 2.2Webasto2BC00618-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 2.2Desay SV2BC00818-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 2.2Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric2BD00118-Apr9:30-10:00
Hall 2.2Autoliv2BD00319-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 2.2Schaeffler2BD00518-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 2.2BorgWarner2BD006A18-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 2.2Freetech2BD01019-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 2.2Highly New Energy2BE00218-Apr11:00-11:30
Hall 2.2Chuhang Technology 2BF003A19-Apr15:00-15:30
Hall 2.2Hongjing Drive2BF01319-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 2.2Appotronics2BF02218-Apr15:30-16:00
Hall 2.2Appotronics2BF02219-Apr11:30-12:00
Hall 2.2Appotronics2BF02219-Apr15:30-16:00
Hall 2.2Tanway2BG00319-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 3SAIC Maxus3A0318-Apr11:10-11:30
Hall 3IM Motors3A0418-Apr10:00-11:00
Hall 3IM Motors3A0418-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 3Rising Auto3A0618-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 3SAIC MG3A0718-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 3SAIC Audi3A1018-Apr11:30-11:50
Hall 4.1Smart4A0118-Apr11:40-12:00
Hall 4.1Denza4A0318-Apr11:20-11:40
Hall 4.1Bejing Hyundai4A0418-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 4.1Jiangling4A0518-Apr09:20-09:40
Hall 4.1Shenlan4A0618-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 4.1Mercedes-Benz4A0718-Apr10:40-11:00
Hall 4.1Mercedes-EQ4A0718-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 4.1Arcfox4A0818-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 4.1BAIC Group4A0918-Apr09:00-09:20
Hall 4.1BAIC Foton4A0918-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 4.1Skyworth Auto4A1118-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 4.1Visteon4A1318-Apr14:30-15:00
Hall 5.1Hongqi5A0118-Apr09:00-09:20
Hall 5.1Volkswagen5A0218-Apr09:20-09:40
Hall 5.1Changan Mazda5A0318-Apr10:40-11 :00
Hall 5.1Toyota Boshoku5A0419-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 5.1Jetta5A0518-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 5.1Audi5A0618-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 5.1Geely Auto5A0718-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 5.1China Mobile5A0818-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 5.1Unity China5A0920-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 6.1NIO6A0118-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 6.1NIO6A0119-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 6.1Lynk & Co6A0318-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 6.1Li Auto6A0418-Apr09:20-09:40
Hall 6.1Ora6A0518-Apr09:00-09:20
Hall 6.1Ora6A0519-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 6.1Zeekr6A0718-Apr10:40-11:00
Hall 6.1XPeng 6A0818-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 6.1Hycan6A1018-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 6.1Neta6A1118-Apr11:20-11:40
Hall 6.1Innovusion6A1218-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 6.1FinDreams6A1318-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 6.1FinDreams6A1319-Apr11 :00-11:30
Hall 6.2Dongfeng M Hero6B0118-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 6.2Jaguar Land Rover6B0218-Apr09:00-09:20
Hall 6.2Lexus6B0318-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 6.2Voyah6B0418-Apr10:40-11:00
Hall 6.2Wey6B0518-Apr11:20-11:40
Hall 6.2Tank6B0518-Apr11:40-12:00
Hall 6.2Tank6B0518-Apr16:00-16:30
Hall 6.2Tank6B0519-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 6.2Genesis6B0618-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 6.2Polestar6B0718-Apr09:20-09:40
Hall 6.2Avatr6B0918-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 6.2Lincoln6B1018-Apr12:00-12:30
Hall 6.2Horizon Robotics6B1218-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 6.2Horizon Robotics6B1219-Apr09:00-10:00
Hall 6.2Horizon Robotics6B1219-Apr14:00-15:00
Hall 7.1Mini7A0118-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 7.1BMW7A0218-Apr09:20-09:40
Hall 7.1HiPhi7A0318-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 7.1Yuanhang7A0418-Apr09:00-09:20
Hall 7.1Haval7A0518-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 7.1Great Wall Cannon7A0519-Apr11:00-11:30
Hall 7.1BYD Auto7A0618-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 7.1Bosch7A0918-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 7.1Brabus7A1018-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 7.1SemiDrive7A1119-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 7.1Zhilu Space7A1219-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 7.1SemiDrive7All19-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 7.2Nissan7B0118-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 7.2Nissan7B0119-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 7.2Dongfeng Motor7B0218-Apr09:00-09:20
Hall 7.2iCAR7B0318-Apr10:40-11:00
Hall 7.2Honda7B0418-Apr12:30-13:00
Hall 7.2JAC Group7B0618-Apr11:20-11:40
Hall 7.2JAC Group7B0618-Apr12:00-12:30
Hall 7.2Jetour7B0918-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 7.2Chery7B1018-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 7.2Chery7B1018-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 7.2Exeed7B1118-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 7.2Dongfeng Peugeot7B1218-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 7.2REPT7B1318-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 7.2REPT7B1319-Apr10:30-11:00
Hall 8.1Ducati8A0118-Apr16:00-16:30
Hall 8.1Mansory8A0218-Apr14:00-14:30
Hall 8.1Bentley8A0318-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 8.1Lorinser8A0418-Apr12:30-13:00
Hall 8.1Yangwang8A0518-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 8.1Honda Motorcycle8A0618-Apr13:30-14:00
Hall 8.1Porsche8A0718-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 8.1Horwin8A0818-Apr15:30-16:00
Hall 8.1Speed Auto8A1118-Apr13:00-13:30
Hall 8.1Jinghang8A1618-Apr15:00-15:30
Hall 8.1Harley-Davidson8A1718-Apr12:00-12:30
Hall 8.1Maserati8A2018-Apr09:20-09:40
Hall 8.1Lamborghini8A2118-Apr10:40-11:00
Hall 8.1Kede8A2318-Apr14:30-15:00
Hall 8.1Rolls-Royce Motor Cars8A2418-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 8.1Lotus8A2518-Apr11 :40-12:00
Hall 8.1Bufite8A2619-Aprl1 6:00-16:30
Hall 8.2Subaru8B0118-Apr11:00-11:20
Hall 8.2FAW Bestune8B0218-Apr10:20-10:40
Hall 8.2Changan8B0318-Apr11:40-12:00
Hall 8.2Ford Motor8B0418-Apr10:40-11:00
Hall 8.28B0518-Apr15:00-15:30
Hall 8.2CATL8B0519-Apr10:00-10:30
Hall 8.2GAC Trumpchi8B0618-Apr09:20-09:40
Hall 8.2GAC Aion8B0718-Apr09:40-10:00
Hall 8.2Toyota8B0818-Apr09:00-09:20
Hall 8.2Livan8B0918-Apr11:20-11:40
Hall 8.2Kia8B1018-Apr10:00-10:20
Hall 8.2Black Sesame8B1218-Apr13:00-13:30

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Buick launches electric SUV Electra E5 in China with competitive pricing

The Electra E5 is comparable in size to the FAW-Volkswagen ID.6 CROZZ, but priced about RMB 50,000 less than the latter.

Buick launches electric SUV Electra E5 in China with competitive pricing-CnEVPost

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General Motors' Buick brand has officially launched its first electric model based on the Ultium platform, and competitive pricing makes it one worth watching.

Buick made the Electra E5 available at a launch event on April 13, offering five versions with starting prices of RMB 208,900 ($30,510), 222,900, 225,900, 239,900, and 278,900 respectively.

The vehicle is a five-seat SUV with a length, width and height of 4,892 mm, 1,905 mm and 1,655 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,954 mm.

Buick launches electric SUV Electra E5 in China with competitive pricing-CnEVPost

The car is available in 3 range versions with CLTC ranges of 545 km, 603 km and 620 km.

Its highest-priced version with a range of 603 km is a dual-motor four-wheel drive version, while the other versions are single-motor ones.

The version with the lowest range has an electric motor with a maximum power of 180 kW and uses a ternary lithium battery with a battery pack capacity of 68 kWh.

The version with the highest range has a motor with a maximum power of 150 kW and uses a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 80 kWh.

Buick launches electric SUV Electra E5 in China with competitive pricing-CnEVPost

The four-wheel drive version of the Electra E5 has a front permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 143 kW and a maximum torque of 305 Nm and a rear induction asynchronous motor with a maximum power of 68 kW and a maximum torque of 160 Nm. It is powered by an 80 kWh ternary lithium battery pack.

The car is equipped with Buick's next-generation Virtual Cockpit System (VCS), as well as the next-generation Super Cruise assisted driving system.

Buick launches electric SUV Electra E5 in China with competitive pricing-CnEVPost

The Electra E5 is comparable in size to the FAW ID.6 CROZZ, but has a lower price tag.

The ID.6 CROZZ has a length, width and height of 4891 mm, 1848 mm and 1679 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2965 mm. It is currently available in four versions at suggested retail prices of RMB 259,888, RMB 285,888, RMB 293,888 and RMB 338,888, respectively.

On the day of the Electra E5's release, a discussion on Weibo about Buick offering a low-to-the-floor price became a trending topic.

Buick launches electric SUV Electra E5 in China with competitive pricing-CnEVPost

($1 = RMB 6.8462)

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BYD starts offering discounts on 2 additional models in China

BYD started offering discounts for the Yuan Plus and Dolphin, after it was already offering discounts for the Seal and Song Plus.  |  BYDDY.US | BYD HK

BYD starts offering discounts on 2 additional models in China-CnEVPost

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BYD started offering discounts on two additional models in China, after they were previously available on two other models.

The new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced today that customers can receive a discount of RMB 5,800 ($846) on both the Yuan Plus and Dolphin.

Moreover, both models are eligible for benefits including a 2-year zero-interest loan, up to two years of free on-board internet traffic, and a trade-in subsidy.

Customers who purchase the Yuan Plus at the time of trade-in will receive a RMB 1,000 subsidy, which is RMB 2,000 for the Dolphin.

Customers who purchase both models between April 14 and April 30 will be able to enjoy these benefits.

BYD starts offering discounts on 2 additional models in China-CnEVPost

Currently, the BYD Yuan Plus and Dolphin have official starting prices of RMB 139,800 and RMB 116,800 respectively and are among BYD's best-selling models.

BYD sold 207,080 units of NEVs in March, up 97.45 percent from 104,878 units in the same month last year and up 6.93 percent from 193,655 units in February, according to data released earlier this month.

The Yuan family of models sold a record 40,400 units in March, making it the third highest-selling BYD model for the month. The family models include Yuan Pro and Yuan Plus.

BYD Dolphin also sold a record 30,077 units in March, up 186.42 percent year-on-year and up 31.56 percent from February.

Previously, BYD was already offering discounts for the Seal and Song Plus.

On March 9, BYD announced that customers who order BYD Song Plus series models in March will receive a discount of RMB 6,800, or RMB 8,800 for the Seal.

This is a limited-time marketing campaign valid from March 10 to March 31, BYD said at the time.

On April 7, BYD extended the campaign to offer discounts on the Seal with Song Plus until April 30, and the discounts are higher.

($1 = RMB 6.8534)

BYD offers extended, bigger discount for Seal

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