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A next-generation Nissan Leaf is among three new EVs recently previewed to dealers, according to an Automotive News report published Thursday. The automaker will launch a new EV “offensive” around 2025 with the goal of launching 19 all-electric models globally by 2030, dealers were reportedly told. For the U.S., that will include the new Leaf, an electric sedan that could replace the Maxima, and a crossover based on the same CMF-EV platform as the Nissan Ariya, according to the report, which cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter. The Leaf will reportedly morph from a hatchback into a crossover coupe…
The L6 is Geely Galaxy’s first sedan and the brand’s second model after the L7 SUV. (Image credit: Geely Galaxy) Geely Auto Group’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sub-brand, Geely Galaxy, began pre-sales of its second model, the L6, at the Chengdu auto show, which began today. The Geely Galaxy L6 is a compact plug-in hybrid sedan available in four variants with starting prices ranging from RMB 128,000 ($17,560) to RMB 158,000. The Geely Galaxy L6 measures 4,782 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width and 1,489 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,752 mm. There are two versions of…
Pre-sales of the Seal DM-i start at RMB 176,800, and the new Tang starts at RMB 250,000. (BYD Seal DM-i. Image credit: BYD) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY), China’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) maker, began pre-sales of two new models and let a new model debut at the Chengdu auto show, which starts today. BYD held a pre-sale launch of the Seal DM-i on the first day of the Chengdu auto show, which is offered in six variants with a starting price of RMB 176,800 ($24,260) – RMB 246,800. This year’s Chengdu auto show is being held at the Western China…
Availability of commute NOA functionality will expand to 100 cities in December, and will be available to all users by the second quarter of 2024, Li Auto said. (File photo shows a Li L9 on display at the April 2023 Shanghai auto show. Image credit: CnEVPost) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) will begin internal testing of commute NOA (Navigation on ADAS) in September for early bird users, and the feature will initially cover 10 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, it announced today. Unlike City NOA, which requires more algorithm training, commute NOA only covers the roads that car owners…
Japanese car group Nissan will launch 27 electrified vehicles globally by 2030, including 19 battery-electric models, according to people who attended the brand’s annual dealer conference in Las Vegas earlier this week, quoted by Automotive News. This includes Nissan and Infiniti branded models. As part of the presentation, some 3,000 dealership executives were shown three new EVs that are expected to debut in the next seven years, including a crossover coupe-type replacement for the Leaf EV, a performance sedan that could take the place of the current ICE-powered Maxima, as well as a battery-powered crossover based on the CMF-EV platform…
The first shipment of the European version of the Zeekr 001 to the Netherlands set sail today, marking the first time a Zeekr model has been exported to an international market. (Image credit: Zeekr) Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary of the Geely Holding Group, set sail with the first Zeekr 001 shooting brake models built for European customers for local deliveries in the fourth quarter. The first shipment of the European Zeekr 001 to the Netherlands set sail today, marking the first time a Zeekr model has been exported to an international market, the company said. The European…
Fang Cheng Bao has begun accepting pre-orders for the Bao 5 at the Chengdu auto show, which starts today, with a price range of RMB 300,000 – RMB 400,000. (Image credit: CnEVPost) BYD’s personalized sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao has begun pre-sales of its first model, after the brand was officially launched earlier this month. Fang Cheng Bao announced at the Chengdu auto show, which begins today, that it has begun accepting pre-orders for its first model, the Bao 5 (literally Leopard 5), with a price range of RMB 300,000 ($41,170) – RMB 400,000. The price range is significantly lower than…
Correction: A previous version of the first paragraph incorrectly spelled EC6 as ES6. The new EC6 was not unveiled at the Chengdu auto show, which starts today, and Nio didn’t hold a press conference at the event like it did last year. (Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) is presenting a full lineup of models at the Chengdu auto show, which starts today, but the new EC6, which some expected might be unveiled at the event, was not present. This year’s Chengdu auto show is being held at the Western China International Expo City and runs through September 3, with…
Li Mega show cars will be available in stores next January, with deliveries beginning in February, Li Auto announced at the Chengdu auto show, which began today. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) will officially launch its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the Li Mega, in December, following the success of its extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) models. The Li Mega will be officially launched in December, with show cars available in stores in January next year and deliveries starting in February, Li Auto announced at the Chengdu auto show, which began today. Li Auto reiterated its confidence that the Li Mega…
Changan’s NEV production base in Thailand will have an initial annual capacity of 100,000 units, with the capacity to be raised to 200,000 units in the second phase. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Changan Automobile plans to build a new energy vehicle (NEV) production base in Thailand, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to announce such plans. Changan plans to invest 8.8 billion baht ($250 million) to build a NEV production base in Thailand, according to a company statement yesterday. The first phase of the production site will have an annual capacity of 100,000 vehicles, and the second phase will boost the capacity…