The Optiq is smaller in size than Cadillac's only EV currently on sale in China, the Lyriq, and is expected to take on stiff competition at lower prices.
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The Avatr 12 is a mid-to-large-sized sedan that will be powered by electric motors supplied by Huawei and will be available in single-motor and dual-motor versions.
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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.
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When Li Auto (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.
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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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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The Denza N7 will be available in single- and dual-motor versions, with an option for LiDARs, which are set on both sides of the front bumper.
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The Denza N7, a new SUV from BYD's premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Denza, has appeared on a regulatory filing list, after the brand began warming up for the model earlier this week.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) today announced the latest batch of models that will be allowed to be sold in China, and the Denza N7 is included in the list.
The public can submit their feedback on the list between March 9 and March 15. Entry into the catalog is the last major regulatory process before a model is allowed to be sold in China.
The Denza N7 is available in four versions, including two single-motor versions and two dual-motor versions, the former with a motor with peak power of 230 kW and the latter with an additional motor with peak power of 160 kW.
The vehicle measures 4,860 mm in length, 1,935 mm in width and 1,602 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,940 mm. It can reach a top speed of 180 km/h.
The Denza N7 will be powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries from BYD's battery division, FinDreams Battery.
It will be offered with the LiDARs, which are set on both sides of the front bumper, similar to the setup of the XPeng G9.
On December 20, Zhao Changjiang, general manager of Denza's sales division, shared six spy photos of the SUV on Weibo, showing what the model could look like.
In the comments section of that Weibo, Zhao said the SUV is aimed at capturing the market for traditional internal combustion engine cars priced around 400,000 yuan ($57,440).
The model's exterior restores much of the design of Denza's concept car INCEPTION, which was unveiled at the Chengdu auto show on August 26, 2022.
Denza's previously announced 2023 new vehicle plan shows that it will release two new vehicles this year, the Denza N7, a five-seat midsize SUV, and the Denza N8, a midsize SUV with six and seven-seat layouts.
Denza was established in February 2011 as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler, with each of them holding a 50 percent stake at the time. Last year, BYD's stake in Denza was increased to 90 percent.
Denza's only model currently on sale, the D9 MPV, went on sale on August 23, 2022, with deliveries starting October 26.
The brand sold 7,325 vehicles in February, up 13.76 percent from 6,439 in January, according to figures it announced earlier this month.
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Previous reports suggested that the new XPeng new SUV would start at RMB 200,000-250,000 and is expected to be unveiled at this year's Shanghai auto show.
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The latest regulatory filings reveal XPeng's (NYSE: XPEV) new SUV, which is expected to be released in a few months, as the electric vehicle (EV) maker looks to accelerate its new product launches this year.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) today announced the latest batch of models that will be allowed to be sold in China, and XPeng's new SUV, the G6, is included in the list.
The public can submit feedback on the list between March 9 and March 15. Entry into the catalog is the last major regulatory process before a model is allowed to be sold in China.
There are three versions of the XPeng G6 in the catalog, including two single-motor versions and one dual-motor version.
One of the two single-motor versions will be powered by a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, while the other single-motor version and the dual-motor version will both be powered by the more costly ternary lithium batteries.
The XPeng G6 has a length, width and height of 4,753 mm, 1,920 mm and 1,650 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,890 mm, according to these filing pages.
The model appears to be the one previously mentioned by XPeng management to compete with Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model Y, which measures 4,750 mm in length, 1,921 mm in width, 1,624 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,890 mm.
Both single-motor versions of the XPeng G6 are equipped with a motor with 218 kW peak power, while the dual-motor version has an additional 140 kW peak power motor.
All three versions of the XPeng G6 will be equipped with battery cells supplied by CATL's local competitor CALB, and the battery packs will be manufactured at XPeng's plant in Wuhan, Hubei.
XPeng management said during an earnings call on August 23, 2022 that the company will release a B-segment vehicle in the first half of 2023 that will compete with the Tesla Model Y.
The model was previously seen as possibly being named the G7 or G5, although spy photos shared by some local media last month showed that it will be called the G6.
XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said in a January 28 internal all-staff letter that the company will release two new models and revamp three existing older models in 2023, with a goal of delivering 200,000 vehicles for the year, according to a previous report by LatePost.
That report said at the time that the new XPeng SUV would start at RMB 200,000 ($28,680)-250,000 and was expected to be unveiled at this year's Shanghai auto show.
XPeng's current models on sale include the G3i, P5, P7 and G9, and the company has officially unveiled the P7i, a facelift of the P7, on March 6, but not the price. Earlier today, a media report said that XPeng may officially let the P7i go on sale and announce the price on March 10.
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TSLA.USIn most parts of the world, the Model 3 and Model Y are already based on the camera-only Tesla Vision solution.
Tesla is removing all the radars from the China-made Model Y crossover, following its practice in the US market.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology today released several documents, including a list of models that will be allowed to be sold in China, as well as change filings for some existing models, with the China-made Model Y included in the latter.
The public can submit feedback on these documents between March 9 and March 15 if they have comments.
Four models of Tesla -- TSL6480BEVAR0, TSL6480BEVAR2, TSL6480BEVBA4 and TSL6480BEVBA5 -- entered the change declaration catalog.
Their pages do not show Model Y, but previous information shows that all four model numbers are the crossover.
These four models of Tesla have added the expression "no radar" to their changed parameter values, according to their filing pages.
Tesla previously announced that it was beginning the transition to Tesla Vision by removing the radars from the Model 3 and Model Y, and plans to remove the device from the Model S and Model X as well.
Today, in most parts of the world, the Model 3 and Model Y are already based on the camera-only Tesla Vision solution.
The ultrasonic radars that are being removed by Tesla are typically placed on the front and rear bumpers or on the side of the vehicle to measure the distance of the vehicle from obstructions to help in scenarios including parking.
Tesla has a factory in Shanghai that makes the Model 3 sedan and Model Y. Tesla doesn't appear to have plans to remove the radar from the Model 3 for now, as it would need to declare it if it wants to do so.
Chinese consumers typically prefer roomier SUVs when buying cars, making the Model Y a popular choice in the country.
The Model Y sold 315,314 units at retail in China in full-year 2022, placing it No. 1 in the ranking of high-end SUV sales with a starting price above RMB 300,000 ($43,050), according to a list published by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on January 11.
In February, Tesla delivered 33,923 vehicles in China and exported 40,479 units from its Shanghai plant, according to the CPCA data released yesterday. Model 3 and Model Y sales breakdowns in China in February are currently unavailable.
On March 1, Tesla announced that the elastic and damping members in the suspension system of the China-made Model Y have been optimized to reduce bumps at low speeds and allow for a more stable ride at high speeds.
Giga Shanghai's Model Ys produced since January 1, 2023, are equipped with the updated suspension system, Tesla said.
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The HiPhi Y will be priced in the RMB 400,000-500,000 range and will be the least expensive of Human Horizons' models, previous reports have implied.
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For a model of Zeekr X's size, a four-seat version is a rarity in China.
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