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XPENG MONA M03 surpasses 250,000 units in cumulative deliveries
· On April 13, XPENG announced cumulative deliveries of the MONA M03 model exceeded 250,000 units.
· Since first deliveries in August 2024, the model reached this milestone in under 20 months, making it XPENG's fastest-delivering single model.
· It has become a benchmark model in China's 150,000-yuan-class battery electric vehicle segment.
Product upgrades drive rapid sales growth
· The 2026 MONA M03, hitting the market on April 2, offers 6 variants priced between 119,800 yuan and 151,800 yuan.
· Key upgrades include:
o Transition to an 800V high-voltage platform across the full lineup, enabling 30%–80% fast charging in 15–26 minutes
o The Max version features dual Turing AI chips with 1,500 TOPS computing power
o Equipped with second-generation VLA smart driving architecture, supporting parking spot -to-parking spot navigation.
Leapmotor expands brand presence in Brazil via football club partnership
· Leapmotor signed a sponsorship deal with Palmeiras football club, signaling deeper commitment to the Brazilian market.
· The partnership debuted during the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores match on April 8 in Colombia.
· Leapmotor entered Brazil in late 2025 and showcased at the São Paulo International Motor Show in November 2025.
· Current models in Brazil include:
o Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric vehicle
o Leapmotor B10 compact all-electric SUV
· The collaboration aims to boost brand awareness and accelerate new energy vehicle adoption through football's strong cultural influence in Brazil.
GAC Group and Haier Group partner to build "Human + Car + Home" ecosystem
· On April 10, GAC Group and Haier Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Qingdao.
· The partnership focuses on developing a "human–car–home" integrated ecosystem
· Key collaboration areas include:
o Smart vehicle devices and smart home integration
o Joint development of intelligent products and service ecosystems
· By combining GAC's vehicle manufacturing and R&D strengths with Haier's smart home ecosystem capabilities, the two aim to:
o Break industry boundaries
o Accelerate the shift toward intelligent and ecosystem-driven mobility
· A dedicated mechanism will be established to ensure fast implementation of key projects and achieve resource sharing and mutual benefits.
