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CATL China Electric eMobility eV sodium-ion battery

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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China Electric eMobility eV EV Tech Tesla XPeng XPeng SEPA 2.0

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.

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G6 will be swing factor for XPeng, says Deutsche Bank

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China Electric eMobility eV Tesla Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model Y

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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Battery Swap China Electric eMobility eV Nio Sinopec

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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Auto Show China Electric eMobility eV Industry News Li Auto Nio Tesla XPeng

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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BYD Dolphin, Seal to be available in Europe this year

The Dolphin will be available for pre-order this summer, with deliveries in the fourth quarter, and the Seal will be available in Europe shortly thereafter, said.  |  BYDDY.US | BYD HK

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The BYD Dolphin and Seal will be available in Europe within the year, and will be the first time the company's Ocean series models to be brought there.

BYD recently held a new car launch in Barcelona, Spain, announcing that the Dolphin and Seal will be available in Europe in 2023, according to a press release from the company today.

The Dolphin will be available for pre-sale this summer, with deliveries in the fourth quarter, and the Seal will be available in Europe shortly thereafter, BYD said.

The two models will be BYD's new batch of all-electric models in Europe, following the launch of the Han, Tang and ATTO 3 in Europe last year, and will be the first Ocean series models to be launched for the European market.

These two models will further enrich BYD's European new energy vehicle (NEV) model matrix and will allow more users to enjoy a high-quality new energy mobility experience, BYD said.

BYD officially launched the BYD brand and three models to the European market at the Paris auto show in October 2022. Now, the arrival of the Dolphin and Seal models marks BYD's determination to further expand into the European NEV market, said Michael Shu, general manager of BYD Europe.

On September 28 last year, BYD introduced three battery electric vehicles (BEVs) -- Atto 3, Han, and Tang -- to the European market at an online launch event for delivery to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

All three models are part of BYD's Dynasty series, with the Atto 3 being the first SUV based on BYD's e-Platform 3.0, known as the Yuan Plus in China. Han is the company's flagship all-electric sedan, and Tang EV is its flagship SUV.

Both the Dolphin and the Seal are models in BYD's Ocean series, the former an all-electric compact car and the latter an all-electric sedan.

BYD sold 207,080 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 on April 2.

In March, BYD sold 13,312 NEVs in overseas markets, down 11.27 percent from 15,002 units in February.

The company stopped producing and selling vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March last year and switched to focus on producing plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles.

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

The BYD Seal sold 6,000 units in March, down 22.62 percent from February.

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Hesai unveils ultra-thin LiDAR ET25 that can be placed behind windshield

The Hesai ET25 is an in-cockpit LiDAR designed to be placed behind the front windshield, with the help of Fuyao's special windshield to solve the signal attenuation problem.  |  Hesai US

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Some have complained that roof-mounted LiDARs have ruined the design aesthetic of (NYSE: ) and (NASDAQ: LI) vehicles.

Now, a new product from a local LiDAR maker promises to make future vehicles with LiDAR on the roof without design compromises.

Hesai (NASDAQ: HSAI) today officially unveiled its new LiDAR, called ET25, which it says is an in-cockpit LiDAR designed to be placed behind the front windshield.

The ET25 is an ultra-thin, long-range LiDAR, with "ET" standing for Extremely Thin and "25" referring to its height of only 25 mm.

The LiDAR will be mounted behind the windshield, which allows for a smoother body design without compromising wind resistance, according to Hesai.

At the same time, the design allows the device to clear the view when it is covered with dust, rain or fog with the help of the vehicle's wipers alone, the company said.

Unlike (NASDAQ: TSLA), which relies on pure vision solutions for its autonomous driving technology, local Chinese car companies prefer to get better environmental awareness by equipping their vehicles with LiDARs.

Among the common solutions available today, NIO and Li Auto both put LiDARs on the roof of the vehicle, but at the expense of aesthetics to some extent. NIO's LiDAR supplier is Innovusion backed by NIO Capital, and Li Auto's supplier is Hesai.

, on the other hand, mounts LiDARs near the headlights, such as the G9 and P7i, and the P5, but some are concerned that this location is vulnerable to damage. The LiDAR supplier for the G9 and P7i is RoboSense.

It is worth noting that Hesai's latest solution may raise concerns about the attenuation of LiDAR-emitted signals when they are blocked by glass.

Conventional automotive glass causes severe signal attenuation of the near-infrared laser emitted by LiDAR when it encounters glass, which does not meet the need for range and resolution, said Hesai.

In addition, how to effectively integrate LiDAR with other devices mounted behind the windshield, such as cameras and rain sensors, is also a great challenge when installing the device into the cockpit, it said.

To address these challenges, Hesai announced a strategic partnership with automotive glass giant Fuyao to advance the adoption of this new LiDAR while unveiling the ET25.

Fuyao's specially made front windshield solves the challenge of signal attenuation in the cockpit caused by ordinary glass when LiDAR is running, Hesai said.

The use of this specially treated glass in the KOZ (Keep Out Zone) area of the LiDAR allows the ET25 to perform without compromise, according to Hesai.

At just 25 mm thick, the ET25 is nearly half as thin as the Hesai AT128, but instead of sacrificing performance, it is more powerful, the company said.

It has a FOV of 120° (H) x 25° (V) and can detect up to 250 meters without a windshield and up to 225 meters behind a windshield, according to Hesai.

With a point frequency of more than 3 million per second and a minimum resolution of just 0.05° x 0.05°, the ET25 brings ultra-high-definition, long-range 3D perception to smart cars, it said.

The ET25 uses Hesai's in-house developed laser transceiver chip to make the receiver chip several times more sensitive, it said, adding that the product can increase the ranging capability of a 905 nm LiDAR to more than 250 m for objects with 10 percent reflectivity.

With only 12 W of power, the LiDAR has excellent thermal performance and can operate continuously in the cockpit for long periods of time, maintaining high performance even on hot summer days, it said.

The ET25 operates at less than 25 decibels in the cockpit, which is lower than the noise level in a quiet library, meeting the NVH requirements in the cockpit of a luxury electric vehicle brand, Hesai said.

Founded in Shanghai in late 2014, Hesai initially focused on developing high-performance laser sensors and has been exploring driverless LiDAR products since 2016.

On February 9, the company completed its NASDAQ debut, becoming the first Chinese LiDAR manufacturing company to list in the US.

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Huawei, JAC partner to target ultra-luxury pure electric vehicle market, report says

and JAC will jointly build models targeting the ultra-high-end luxury pure electric vehicle market with a price range of around RMB 800,000-1 million, according to local media.

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Huawei will reportedly partner with 's vehicle OEM JAC Motors to target a market priced up to RMB 1 million ($146,000), after the tech giant partnered with Seres Group to target the mainstream premium market.

Huawei and JAC will jointly build models targeting the ultra-high-end luxury pure electric vehicle market, with a price range of around RMB 800,000-1 million, local media outlet 36kr reported today.

In the electric car era, JAC's better-known identity is as an OEM for NIO. However, in its partnership with NIO, JAC only provides the factory and vehicle building qualifications, and is not involved in vehicle development or manufacturing, the report noted.

In its partnership with Huawei, JAC intends to learn from the tech giant's engineering development system, thus opening up a more flexible cooperation space to it, according to the report.

Huawei will be involved in the development of the project's vehicles, electrical and electronic architecture, and core systems, the JAC is very enthusiastic in the cooperation, the report said, citing a source familiar with the matter.

"JAC is already learning from Huawei's management model, and even the vehicle development is following the IPD process," the person familiar with the matter said.

The site of the Huawei-JAC car-making project is located in the JAC Xingang Industrial Park in Feixi county, Hefei, Anhui province, with a total investment of about 2.6 billion yuan and is expected to be completed early next year, according to a previous tender document..

After the project is completed, it can produce B to D+ class vehicles, including Sedan, SUV, MPV, Crossover and Sporty models, with an annual capacity of 300,000 units, according to the document.

In the automotive industry, Huawei's most important current partner is Seres Group, which was previously known as Chongqing Sokon.

Huawei officially announced on April 20, 2021 that it will start selling cars in its flagship stores, with the first model being the Seres SF5 SUV, which uses extended-range technology similar to that used in the models.

On December 2, 2021, Seres and Huawei jointly launched a premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand called AITO, followed by the M5 EREV (extended-range electric vehicle), M5 BEV (battery electric vehicle) and M7 EREV.

On November 7 last year, a Huawei executive said the company aims to make AITO a global premium smart electric vehicle brand within three years.

On February 25, Seres and Huawei signed an agreement to deepen their joint business, and the two will jointly launch a new vehicle platform, the first flagship model of which is scheduled for release in 2023.

Seres unveiled aggressive plans at the time, saying the joint business aims to see annual production and sales of both NEVs reach 1 million units by 2026.

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Seres, Huawei sign deal on joint business, aim to sell 1 million NEVs by 2026

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Shanghai auto show: Complete map about exhibitors’ booths

, XPeng, and 's booths were all in Hall 6.1, was in Hall 7.1, and Tesla is absent.

The organizers of the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2023, which will start on April 18, have announced the booth locations of all exhibitors.

We start this post with a table showing the booth locations of the major car companies and follow it with a full floor plan of the halls.

Specifically, NIO's booth is 6A01 in Hall 6.1, XPeng is 6A08 in Hall 6.1, and Li Auto is 6A04 in Hall 6.1.

BYD is at 7A06 in Hall 7.1, and its Yangwang brand is at 8A05 in Hall 8.1.

The absence of Tesla in these maps means it will not be at the Shanghai auto show.

Tesla attended the last Shanghai auto show two years ago, but entered the spotlight then because of a female owner's protest on the roof of a car. Since then, Tesla has not participated in any auto shows in China.

The Shanghai auto show will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center from April 18 - 27, where April 18 - 19 will be the media days, April 20 - 21 will be the professional visitors' days, and the general public will be able to enter and visit from April 22 - 27.

Major exhibitors at Shanghai auto show 2023

HallBoothExhibitor
Hall 33A01Chevrolet
Hall 33A02Buick
Hall 33A03SAIC Maxus
Hall 33A04IM Motors
Hall 33A05SAIC Audi
Hall 33A06Cadillac
Hall 33A07SAIC Volkswagen
Hall 33A08MG
Hall 33A09Rising Auto
Hall 33A10Roewe
Hall 4.14A01Smart
Hall 4.14A02Volvo
Hall 4.14A03Denza
Hall 4.14A04Hyundai & Beijing Hyundai
Hall 4.14A05Jiangling
Hall 4.14A06Shenlan
Hall 4.14A07Mercedes Benz
Hall 4.14A08Arcfox
Hall 4.14A09BAIC Group
Hall 4.14A10Dayun New Energy
Hall 4.14A11Skyworth Auto
Hall 4.14A13Visteon
Hall 5.15A01Hongqi
Hall 5.15A02Volkswagen
Hall 5.15A03Changan Mazda
Hall 5.15A04Toyota Boshoku
Hall 5.15A05Jetta
Hall 5.15A06Audi
Hall 5.15A07Geely
Hall 5.15A08China Mobile
Hall 5.15A09Unity China
Hall 5.15A10SenseAuto
Hall 6.16A01NIO
Hall 6.16A02AITO
Hall 6.16A03Lynk & Co
Hall 6.16A04Li Auto
Hall 6.16A05
Hall 6.16A07
Hall 6.16A08XPeng
Hall 6.16A09Ecarx
Hall 6.16A10Hycan
Hall 6.16A11
Hall 6.16A12Innovusion
Hall 6.16A13FinDreams
Hall 7.17A01Mini
Hall 7.17A02BMW
Hall 7.17A03HiPhi
Hall 7.17A04Yuanhang
Hall 7.17A05Haval & Great Wall Cannon
Hall 7.17A06BYD Auto
Hall 7.17A07
Hall 7.17A08Baidu Apollo
Hall 7.17A09Bosch
Hall 7.17A10Brabus
Hall 6.26B01Dongfeng M Hero
Hall 6.26B02Jaguar Land Rover
Hall 6.26B03Lexus
Hall 6.26B04Voyah
Hall 6.26B05Tank & Wey
Hall 6.26B06Genesis
Hall 6.26B07Polestar
Hall 6.26B08Volvo
Hall 6.26B09Avatr
Hall 6.26B10Lincoln
Hall 6.26B12Horizon Robotics
Hall 7.27B01Nissan
Hall 7.27B02Dongfeng Motor
Hall 7.27B03iCAR
Hall 7.27B04Honda
Hall 7.27B05Fujian Benz
Hall 7.27B06JAC Group
Hall 7.27B07
Hall 7.27B08Dongfeng Citroen
Hall 7.27B09Jetour
Hall 7.27B10Chery
Hall 7.27B11Exeed
Hall 7.27B12Dongfeng Peugeot
Hall 8.18A01Ducati
Hall 8.18A02Mansory
Hall 8.18A03Bentley
Hall 8.18A04Lorinser
Hall 8.18A05Yangwang
Hall 8.18A06Honda Motorcycle
Hall 8.18A07Porsche
Hall 8.18A08Horwin
Hall 8.18A09Vulcanus
Hall 8.18A10AM
Hall 8.18A11Auxun/Lumma
Hall 8.18A12Shenzer
Hall 8.18A13Zhejiang Carlsson
Hall 8.18A14Juntian
Hall 8.18A15Kafu
Hall 8.18A16Jinghang
Hall 8.18A17Harley-Davidson
Hall 8.18A18Armadillo
Hall 8.18A19Cyberspace
Hall 8.18A20Maserati
Hall 8.18A21Lamborghini
Hall 8.18A22Karlmann
Hall 8.18A23Kede
Hall 8.18A24Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Hall 8.18A25Lotus
Hall 8.18A26Bufite
Hall 8.28B01Subaru
Hall 8.28B02FAW Bestune
Hall 8.28B03Changan
Hall 8.28B04Ford Motor
Hall 8.28B05
Hall 8.28B06GAC Trumpchi
Hall 8.28B07
Hall 8.28B08Toyota
Hall 8.28B09Livan
Hall 8.28B10Kia
Hall 8.28B12Black Sesame

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BYD’s new all-electric SUV Song L to debut at Shanghai auto show

In the first quarter, the Song family of models sold 142,775 units, up 93.69 percent year-on-year.

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As one of the best-selling BYD models, the Song family is about to see a new member.

The Song L, a B-class all-electric SUV from BYD's Dynasty series, will debut at the Shanghai auto show, the new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced today on Weibo.

BYD didn't reveal any more information about the Song L, but provided an image showing the model's front design.

It first teased the model on Weibo yesterday and shared a picture showing the rear design, but did not announce the model's name.

The upcoming biennial Shanghai auto show will be held from April 18 - 27, where April 18 - 19 will be the media days, April 20 - 21 will be the professional visitors' days, and the general public can visit from April 22 - 27.

The BYD brand of vehicles includes the Dynasty series as well as the Ocean series, both of which have Song family models.

The Song Max DM-i and Song Pro DM-i currently on sale are part of the Dynasty series, while the Song Plus DM-i and Song Plus EV are part of the Ocean series. BYD's soon-to-be-revealed Song L will be a new member of the Dynasty series.

Song family models have been the top-selling BYD models for the past several months, though they were surpassed by the Qin family models in March.

BYD sold 207,080 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 on April 2.

The Qin family of models sold a record 40,850 units in March, making it the highest-selling BYD model for the month and contributing 19.8 percent of the NEV maker's passenger NEV sales last month.

The Song family of models sold 40,510 units in March, second only to the Qin family of models. The Song family's sales in March increased 51.56 percent from 26,729 units in the same month last year but decreased 22.69 percent from 52,400 units in February.

In the first quarter, the Song family of models sold 142,775 units, up 93.69 percent from a year ago, according to data monitored by CnEVPost.

BYD Mar sales breakdown: Qin 40,850, Song 40,510

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