Category: Regulatory Filing

Li Auto files for Li L9 variant without LiDAR

The price of the Li L9 without LiDAR could be at least RMB 40,000 less than the Li L9 Max at RMB 459,800.

(Image credit: CnEVPost)

When (NASDAQ: LI) launched its flagship SUV, the Li L9, a year ago, it was only offered in the Max variant. Now, a lower-priced version may not be far off from release.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on June 15 the latest batch of models that will soon be allowed to be sold, as well as details on configuration changes to some existing models, with a Li Auto model included in the latter.

The public can submit feedback between June 16 and June 25.

The model number for the Li Auto vehicle is LXA6520SHEVX4, which is the same as the model number in the previous filing for the Li L9.

In the model's latest filing, LiDAR becomes optional, while other information remains the same.

Li Auto's naming of its models is similar to Apple's naming of the iPhone, using Max, Pro, and Air to distinguish different versions of the same model.

On June 21, 2022, Li Auto launched the Li L9, the company's second model after the Li ONE SUV.

Li Auto founder, chairman and CEO Li Xiang mentioned the model name Li L9 Max at the end of the launch event at the time when announcing the price, implying that the company could launch other variants based on it in the future, a report by CnEVPost at the time noted.

The other two Li Auto models currently on sale are the Li L8 and Li L7, both offered in Max, Pro and Air versions, with only the Max version equipped with a roof-mounted LiDAR supplied by Hesai Technology.

Both the Max version of the Li L8 and Li L7 cost RMB 40,000 ($5,620) more than the Pro version, while the Pro version is RMB 20,000 more expensive than both Air versions.

This means that the Li L9 without LiDAR, which may be launched in the future, will cost at least RMB 40,000 less than the Max version at RMB 459,800.

The current Max version of Li Auto vehicles use two Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips as the cockpit chip, while its assisted driving system is based on two Nvidia Orin X chips, with a total computing power of 508 TOPS.

The Li L8 Pro's cockpit uses two Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips and uses one Horizon Robotics Journey 5 chip in the assisted driving system.

The cockpits of the Li L8 Air, Li L7 Pro, and Li L7 Air all use one Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip for the cockpit and one Journey 5 chip for the assisted driving system.

Li Auto says confident it will outsell German luxury brands in China in 2024

 

($1 = RMB 7.1233)

The post Li Auto files for Li L9 variant without LiDAR appeared first on CnEVPost.

For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

Regulatory filing: Here comes BYD Chaser 07

The Chaser 07 is about the same size as the BYD Han PHEV and will target the RMB 200,000 to 250,000 hybrid market.

Regulatory filing: Here comes BYD Chaser 07-CnEVPost

BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) unveiled the Chaser 07 hybrid sedan at the Shanghai auto show, and now a regulatory filing reveals more information about the model.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the latest batch of models that will be allowed to be sold in a catalog for public comment on May 9, and the BYD Chaser 07 was included.

The public can submit feedback between May 10 and May 16. Entry into the catalog is the last major regulatory process for a model to be allowed to be sold in China.

There are four versions of the Chaser 07 in the catalog, all of which are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Regulatory filing: Here comes BYD Chaser 07-CnEVPost

Two of them have a 1498 ml displacement engine with a peak power of 81 kW, and they are equipped with an electric motor with a peak power of 145 kW.

The other two versions have a 1497 ml displacement engine with a peak power of 102 kW. They both have an electric motor with a peak power of 160 kW.

The length, width and height of the BYD Chaser 07 are 4,980 mm, 1,890 mm and 1,495 mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, according to the filing.

For comparison, the hybrid version of BYD Han has a length, width and height of 4,975 mm, 1,910 mm and 1,495 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,920 mm.

On the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18, BYD officially unveiled the Chaser 07, a new model of its Ocean series, with a starting price of RMB 200,000 ($29,090) to RMB 250,000.

The Chaser 07's NEDC pure electric range will have two options of 121 km and 200 km, according to the information BYD announced at the time.

The model will be officially launched in the third quarter.

($1 = RMB 6.9244)

BYD unveils Song L concept SUV, Chaser 07 hybrid sedan at Shanghai auto show

Regulatory filing: Here comes BYD Chaser 07-CnEVPost

Regulatory filing: Here comes BYD Chaser 07-CnEVPost

The post Regulatory filing: Here comes BYD Chaser 07 appeared first on CnEVPost.

For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

Regulatory filing: Key specs of BYD Yangwang U8 off-road SUV revealed

The Yangwang U8 has a total weight of 3,985 kg and is equipped with four electric motors, each having a maximum power of 220 kW.

Regulatory filing: Key specs of BYD Yangwang U8 off-road SUV revealed-CnEVPost

Yangwang, the premium brand of BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY), started pre-sales of its first model, the U8, at the Shanghai auto show last month, but did not reveal much about the off-road SUV's specifications. Now, a regulatory filing has revealed more information.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the latest batch of models that will soon be allowed to be sold in a catalog for public comment on May 9, and the Yangwang U8 was included.

The public can submit feedback between May 10 and May 16. Entry into the catalog is the last major regulatory process for a model to be allowed to be sold in China.

The Yangwang U8 has only one model, the "QCJ2040ST6HEV", in the catalog, which includes information on its exterior, dimensions and powertrain.

The model has a length, width and height of 5,319 mm, 2,050 mm and 1,930 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 3,050 mm, according to its filing page.

It has a total weight of 3,985 kg and a top speed of 200 km/h.

Regulatory filing: Key specs of BYD Yangwang U8 off-road SUV revealed-CnEVPost

The Yangwang U8 uses a plug-in hybrid system with a 2.0 T displacement engine and a maximum power of 200 kW.

It is powered by four electric motors, each with a peak power of 220 kW.

The model has 5-seat and 7-seat versions and supports the option of tow hook, according to the filing.

Yangwang U8 will be equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries provided by BYD's power battery division FinDreams, although the capacity information is currently unknown.

BYD officially launched the Yangwang brand on January 5 and unveiled the first two models -- Yangwang U8 and Yangwang U9 supercar.

The U8, the first production model of the Yangwang brand, was available for pre-sale on April 18, the day of the Shanghai auto show, with a pre-sale price of RMB 1,098,000 ($158,700).

The model takes 3.6 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h and has a CLTC pure electric range of 180 km, according to information previously announced by Yangwang.

The Yangwang U8 is available in two versions for pre-order -- the Premium Edition, which will begin deliveries in September, and the Off-road Master Edition, which will start deliveries later.

($1 = RMB 6.9204)

BYD Yangwang begins pre-sale of U8 off-road SUV at $160,000

Regulatory filing: Key specs of BYD Yangwang U8 off-road SUV revealed-CnEVPost

Regulatory filing: Key specs of BYD Yangwang U8 off-road SUV revealed-CnEVPost

The post Regulatory filing: Key specs of BYD Yangwang U8 off-road SUV revealed appeared first on CnEVPost.

For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

Regulatory filing: VW ID.7 coming to China

The ID.7 is 4,956 mm long and is powered by an electric motor with a peak power of 150 kW.

The new model of Volkswagen's ID family, the ID.7, may not be far from its launch in China, as it enters a regulatory catalog.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology today announced the latest batch of models that will soon be allowed to be sold, and the ID.7 from FAW-Volkswagen is included.

The Chinese public can submit feedback between April 12 and April 18. Entry into the catalog is the last major regulatory process for a model to be allowed to be sold in China.

The ID.7 has a length, width and height of 4,956 mm, 1,862 mm and 1,537 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,965 mm, according to the filing page.

In powertrain, the model is available in only one version, with a 150-kW peak power motor and a top speed of 155 km/h.

It has a ternary lithium battery pack and the manufacturer is a joint venture between FAW and .

In late January, Volkswagen announced that the ID.7, the sixth model in the ID series, will make its world debut in the second quarter.

The ID.7 will be a premium model and Volkswagen's second global model based on the MEB platform, following the ID.4.

On April 5, VW announced that testing of the ID.7 is almost complete and the model will be officially launched on April 17.

"The new ID.7 will enhance the upper mid-size class in Europe, China and North America," Volkswagen said in an April 5 press release.

Volkswagen's ID series of electric vehicles in China are produced by its two main joint ventures.

FAW-Volkswagen's ID. series models on sale are the ID.4 Crozz and ID.6 Crozz, two SUVs with suggested retail prices starting at RMB 217,900 ($31,660) and RMB 258,900, respectively.

SAIC Volkswagen's ID. series models are the ID.4 X and ID.6 X, with suggested retail prices starting at RMB 195,888 and RMB 259,888, respectively.

In addition to the two models in the ID. series, SAIC Volkswagen also offers the compact ID.3 model with a suggested retail price starting at RMB 162,888.

A month ago, as the price war in China's auto industry intensified, FAW-Volkswagen offered discounts of up to RMB 40,000 on ID. family models, bringing the starting price of the SUV series to as low as RMB 174,900.

($1 = RMB 6.8823)

VW joins China auto price war, offers up to $5,820 discount on ID. series EVs

The post Regulatory filing: VW ID.7 coming to China appeared first on CnEVPost.

For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

Regulatory filing: Here are core specs for Denza N8

The Denza N8 is 4,949 mm long and will be available in two pure electric versions and two plug-in hybrid versions in the powertrain.

(All-electric version of Denza N8)

's premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Denza released exterior images of its new SUV Denza N8 at the end of last month, and now a regulatory filing reveals its core specifications.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the latest batch of models to be allowed for sale in a catalog for public comment on April 11, and the Denza N8 was included.

The public can submit feedback on the catalog between April 12 and April 18. Entry into the catalog is the last major regulatory process for a model to be allowed to be sold in China.

There are four versions of the Denza N8 in the catalog, including a single-motor all-electric version, a dual-motor all-electric version, a DM-i plug-in hybrid version, and a DM-p plug-in hybrid version.

The single-motor all-electric version is equipped with a 230-kW peak power motor, and the dual-motor version has 230-kW and 200-kW peak power front and rear motors, respectively.

(All-electric version of Denza N8)

The Denza N8 hybrids are all equipped with a 1.5 T engine with a maximum power of 102 kW.

In terms of electric motors, the more fuel-efficient DM-i version has a 160-kW peak motor, while the more performance-oriented DM-p version has dual motors with 160 kW and 200 kW peak front and rear motors, respectively.

All four versions support a top speed of 190 km/h.

The model measures 4,949 mm in length, 1,950 mm in width and 1,725 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,830 mm.

Denza began warming up for the Denza N8 in early March, sharing several images of the model on Weibo at the end of March.

Denza was established in February 2011 as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler, each holding a 50 percent stake at the time. The Daimler brand was rebranded as Mercedes-Benz in February 2022.

BYD's stake in Denza increased to 90 percent last year, and Mercedes-Benz's stake decreased to 10 percent.

In August 2022, Denza lets the D9 MPV go on sale, the brand's first model after the re-branding. The Denza D9 began deliveries at the end of October last year.

Prior to the Denza N8, Denza was already warming up for another SUV, the Denza N7, which will be officially launched in the first half of the year.

There are many customers who want to get the Denza N7 released and launched as soon as possible, and based on inquiry volume data, the model is expected to get 30,000 orders before it goes on sale in the middle of the year, Zhao Changjiang, general manager of Denza's sales division, said on Weibo on March 26.

BYD aims to sell at least 3 million vehicles this year and strive to reach 3.6 million, the company's chairman and president Wang Chuanfu said late last month.

Denza starts warming up for new SUV N8, releases official exterior images

(Plug-in hybrid version of Denza N8)

(Plug-in hybrid version of Denza N8)

The post Regulatory filing: Here are core specs for Denza N8 appeared first on CnEVPost.

For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.