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

From January to May, the Model Y sold 152,461 units at retail in China, up 87.03 percent year-on-year, and was also the best-selling SUV in China during the period.

's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model Y was again the best-selling SUV in China in May, with the Model 3 also doing well in a sedan ranking.

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, according to a ranking released yesterday by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

This makes the Model Y 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.

It is worth noting that the BYD Song family was considered as one model in the CPCA's previous rankings. The family includes the Dynasty Series Song Pro and Song Max, as well as the Ocean Series Song Plus.

Song Pro retail sales in May were 13,501 units, placing it at No. 9 in the ranking.

From January to May, Model Y retail sales in China were 152,461 units, up 87.03 percent year-on-year, making it the best-selling SUV in China during this period.

The BYD Song Plus ranked second with 149,485 units in January-May, and the BYD Yuan Plus ranked third with 117,531 units.

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.

The Tesla sedan did not make the top 20 list of best-selling sedans in May, with the 20th place on the list being the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 11,929 units.

The Model 3 was fifth on the list of premium sedan sales in May. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was No. 1 with 14,600 units, the BMW 3 Series was No. 2 with 14,009 units and the Audi A6L was No. 3 with 13,154 units.

From January to May, Model 3 retail sales in China were 67,432 units, up 76.89 percent year-on-year, making it the best-selling premium sedan during this period.

The Audi A6L ranked second with 64,272 units from January to May, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranked third with 61,244 units.

Tesla has a factory in Shanghai that produces the Model 3 and Model Y. Their combined retail sales in China in May were 42,508 units, ranking third in China's NEV market with a 7.3 percent share, according to data released by the CPCA on June 9.

Tesla's Shanghai plant exported 35,187 vehicles in May, up 57.51 percent year-on-year, but down 1.95 percent from April, data monitored by CnEVPost showed.

Tesla delivers 42,508 vehicles in China in May, taking 7.3% share of NEV market

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NIO ES7, EC7, ET7 wait times become shorter

Wait times for the ES7 have gone from 3-4 weeks to about 3 weeks, the EC7 from about 5 weeks to about 4 weeks and the ET7 from 3-4 weeks to about 3 weeks.

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NIO's (NYSE: NIO) three 7-series models have slightly shorter wait times in China, after the electric vehicle maker lowered prices on its entire lineup yesterday.

The latest wait time for the NIO ES7 SUV is about 3 weeks, slightly lower than the previous 3-4 weeks, the latest check of the NIO App by CnEVPost today shows.

NIO launched the ES7 on June 15, 2022, the company's second model based on the NT 2.0 platform after the ET7 sedan, and the first SUV on the second-generation platform. The first delivery of the NIO ES7 was on August 28, 2022.

The model's last wait time change was on June 5, when it went from about 3 weeks to 3-4 weeks.

The latest wait time for the NIO EC7 coupe SUV is about 4 weeks, compared to about 5 weeks previously.

The EC7 was launched on NIO Day 2022, December 24, 2022, with the first delivery on April 28 of this year.

The model's last wait time change was on June 1, when it went from 5-7 weeks to about 5 weeks.

The latest wait time for the NIO ET7 is around 3 weeks, down from the previous 3-4 weeks.

On the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18, NIO launched the 2023 ET7 at the same price as the previous version. Deliveries of the new ET7 began on May 19.

The last change in ET7 waiting time was on June 5, when it went from about 3 weeks to 3-4 weeks.

Wait times for other NIO models remain unchanged today, with the expected delivery date for the new ES8 still showing June, the new ES6 at around 5 weeks and the ET5 at around 3 weeks.

NIO yesterday lowered the starting prices for all models by RMB 30,000 ($4,200) and made the previously free battery swap benefit a paid option.

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Data table: Latest wait times for NIO models after Jun 13 changes

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Zhang Fan, GAC’s Chief Designer: Discussing the Evolution of Chinese Car Design over 30 Years

Start a week with our recent chat with GAC's Chief Designer, as he shares insights on his journey and the future of car design. Must-read for everyone interested in automotive innovation.

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CATL launches battery swap solution Qiji Energy for heavy-duty trucks

In the Qiji Energy solution, a single battery block has a capacity of 171 kWh and heavy-duty trucks can choose to use 1-3 blocks.

Chinese power battery giant has unveiled a battery swap solution for heavy-duty trucks, following the release of a similar solution for passenger cars early last year.

CATL unveiled the Qiji Energy solution, consisting of battery swap stations, battery blocks and a cloud platform, at an online launch event today.

The battery swap stations for heavy trucks use adaptive tuning technology and cover the full wheelbase of heavy trucks.

The battery blocks, or electric blocks, are powered by CATL's third-generation lithium iron phosphate batteries with no heat dispersion technology and a cycle life of over 15,000 cycles.

Similar to EVOGO's Choco-SEB (swapping electric block), which it released last year, the solution for heavy trucks supports flexible use of the number of batteries in the vehicle.

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

The cloud platform helps drivers make battery swap service appointments, plan driving routes and allows CATL to manage assets.

In a vehicle-battery separation model, a heavy truck can save between RMB 30,000 (US$4,200) and RMB 60,000 in annual costs, CATL said.

On January 18, 2022, CATL officially announced EVOGO, the battery swap brand for passenger cars, primarily for the shared mobility market.

EVOGO offers a battery swap solution consisting of battery blocks, fast battery swap stations, and an app.

The battery block, called Choco-SEB by CATL, is a mass-produced battery developed specifically for shared mobility, allowing consumers to select one or more batteries to match their mileage needs.

The battery block can be adapted to 80 percent of the world's models already on the market and those developed on all-electric platforms that will be available in the next three years, CATL said at the time.

On June 6, CATL said EVOGO's battery swap service became available in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province, with the first three battery swap stations already in operation. Prior to that, the service was already available in Xiamen, Hefei and Guiyang.

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CATL unveils module to bracket battery technology for heavy trucks

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US EV startup Fisker plans to open delivery center in China this year

"I believe we can get production up and running in China as early as next year, potentially adding capacity of 75,000 Fisker Oceans annually," Fisker CEO said.

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Fisker (NYSE: FSR) plans to open a delivery center in China this year, becoming the next US electric vehicle (EV) startup to target the Chinese market after Lucid Motors (NASDAQ: LCID).

Fisker plans to open a delivery center in China in 2023 and start delivering the Fisker Ocean SUV in the first quarter of 2024, the company said in a June 9 press release.

Fisker's leadership team recently visited China and met with officials and business leaders in Shanghai to discuss cooperation and opportunities in the region, according to the release.

The conversations focused on the automotive supply chain, logistics, warehousing and future production development, Fisker said. The company opened its China office in 2022, according to the release.

"We expect China to be an important growth market for EVs in the future and believe our vehicles will be very appealing. That is why we established an office there and intend to open a delivery center this year," said Henrik Fisker, Fisker's chairman and CEO.

"I believe we can get production up and running in China as early as next year, potentially adding capacity of 75,000 Fisker Oceans annually," he added.

Interestingly, local media outlet Jiemian reported on June 7 that Zhu Jiang, who previously served as an executive at (NYSE: NIO), Ford (NYSE: F) and Auto, the car-making arm of Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU), has joined Lucid to head up its China operations.

Lucid is starting to prepare for its entry into the Chinese market, Zhu told the outlet.

China is the world's largest EV market, with the segment seeing explosive growth over the past two to three years.

Global EV sales are largely driven by China, with 56 percent of total EV sales in the first quarter coming from the Chinese market, market research firm Counterpoint Research said in a June 8 report.

In China, the premium and affordable luxury segment is growing faster than the general segment, Daniel Foa, Fisker's China board member, said at the company's annual shareholders meeting on June 6.

Fisker fits right into that segment with its unique history, features and design, Foa said.

The company recently announced that deliveries of its first production model, the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV, will begin in the US on June 23. It starts at $37,499 for the Sport interior trim level.

Notably, Chinese power battery giant is a supplier to Fisker.

On November 2, 2021, Fisker announced it signed an agreement with CATL, which will supply batteries for the Ocean SUV.

CATL will provide Fisker with more than 5 GWh of initial capacity per year from 2023 to 2025, according to a previous statement.

Lucid prepares for China entry, hires ex-NIO, Ford exec Zhu Jiang

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Zeekr begins deliveries of 3rd model, Zeekr X

Nearly 20 percent of 001 and Zeekr 009 owners have opted to buy an additional Zeekr X, Zeekr said.

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Zeekr, 's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, has begun deliveries of the Zeekr X, its third production vehicle, which was officially launched two months ago.

Zeekr delivered the Zeekr X to its first owners in 25 cities in China today, according to a press release.

Zeekr was officially launched as an independent company in March 2021 with two other models, the Zeekr 001 hatchback and the Zeekr 009 MPV, currently on sale.

The company delivered 8,678 vehicles in May, up 7.12 percent from 8,101 vehicles in April and its fourth sequential increase.

By the end of May, Zeekr's cumulative deliveries since inception stood at 109,961 vehicles, data monitored by CnEVPost show.

Zeekr launched the Zeekr X on April 12, and the model is produced at one of Geely's plants in Chengdu, Sichuan province in southwestern China, rather than the Ningbo plant in Zhejiang province where the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr 009 are produced.

The Zeekr X is available in three versions, one starting at RMB 189,800 ($26,580) and the other two at RMB 209,800.

The Zeekr X has been available for pre-order since launch, and the model is targeting 40,000 deliveries this year. Zeekr is aiming to double its overall deliveries this year from last year to about 140,000 units.

Nearly 20 percent of Zeekr 001 and Zeekr 009 owners have chosen to purchase an additional Zeekr X to meet the travel needs of different family members, the company said today.

The average order amount for the Zeekr 001 was RMB 336,000 and for the Zeekr 009 RMB 527,000, it said when it announced May delivery figures on June 1.

The Zeekr X is available in both a four-seat version and a five-seat version, and the company said today that 70 percent of consumers are now opting for the four-seat version.

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Zeekr launches Zeekr X SUV to gain further share from market dominated by German luxury automakers

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