Gasgoo Daily: SAIC Motor sees record high NEV sales in June

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SAIC Motor sees record high NEV sales in June

SAIC Motor sold 86,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in June, marking a 13.1% month-on-month growth and setting a new record for the year, the auto group announced via its WeChat account.

In the first half of this year, SAIC Motor’s NEV sales broke records every month, with the second quarter seeing over 230,000 NEVs sold, a staggering 61.9% growth compared to the first quarter.

ID.6 X; photo credit: SAIC Volkswagen

RoboSense rushes for Hong Kong IPO

According to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 30, laser lidar enterprise RoboSense has submitted an application to list on the Main Board of the exchange. J.P. Morgan and China Renaissance are acting as the joint sponsors for its listing.

10,000th unit of Haval's Xiaolong series rolls off assembly line

On July 1, the Haval Xiaolong series, which has only been on the market for 45 days, celebrated the production of its 10,000th vehicle. In addition, the automaker revealed that sales for the Haval Xiaolong series in June reached 6,098 units, marking a 97% increase from May.

SAIC Motor signs agreement to build power battery production base in Zhengzhou city

On July 2, SAIC Motor signed a framework agreement with the municipal government of Zhengzhou city, the capital of Henan province, to establish a new energy vehicle (NEV) battery production base.

Changan Auto’s DEEPAL posts double-digit MoM increase in June deliveries

DEEPAL, the new energy vehicle brand of Changan Automobile, saw its monthly deliveries hit 8,041 vehicles in June 2023.

AVATR delivers 1,753 AVATR 11 SUVs in June 2023

Last month, AVATR, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly supported by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, delivered a total of 1,753 vehicles. Additionally, AVATR's intelligent driving system accumulated a total using distance of 4,347,008 kilometers, while the APA intelligent parking system was utilized by 975,043 times.

Tesla cuts price for Model S, Model X vehicles in China

On the first day of July, Tesla announced a discount promotion plan for its Model S and Model X  vehicles in China. Specifically, customers who purchase the Model S and Model X vehicles in stock will enjoy discounts ranging from 35,000 yuan to 45,000 yuan.

ECARX increases investment in JICA Intelligent Robotics

Global mobility technology company ECARX Holdings Inc. (ECARX) announced its plan to increase investment in and obtain controlling stake of JICA Intelligent Robotics Co., Ltd. ("JICA").

GAC AION sees sales in first half of 2023 soar 109% YoY to exceed 200,000 units

GAC AION, the electric vehicle maker under GAC Group, posted an impressive June sales figure of 45,013 vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of 86.7%. This marks the fourth consecutive month in 2023 in which the company's sales have exceeded 40,000 units.

Horizon Robotics, Aptiv join forces to develop localized intelligent driving solutions

Horizon Robotics, the Chinese automotive computing solution provider, today announced a in-depth strategic partnership agreement with Aptiv, the global technology company specializing in green and smart mobility solutions.

Leapmotor sees 17.32% YoY jump in June 2023 deliveries

In June, Leapmotor delivered 13,209 vehicles, representing a 9.55% rise month-on-month and a 17.32% jump year on year. According to the startup, monthly deliveries of its C series models exceeded 11,600 units in June, accounting for more than 87% of Leapmotor’s total delivery volume.

Great Wall Motor partners with Inchcape for expansion in Indonesian Market

Great Wall Motors (GWM), a leading Chinese automaker, entered into a strategic global partnership with Inchcape, one of the world's largest automotive distributors, on June 30.

ZEEKR’s monthly deliveries zoom up 146.9% YoY in June 2023

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle maker under Geely Auto Group, delivered a record high of 10,620 vehicles in June, marking a year-over-year surge of 146.9% and a month-on-month increase of 22.4%, according to the official data released on July 1.

Dongfeng Motor's VOYAH delivers 3,007 vehicles in June 2023

VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, saw its June auto deliveries soar at a triple-digit rate from the previous year, according to the performance data it released on July 1.

BYD puts DOLPHIN all-electric model onto Brazilian market, priced at R$149,800

BYD made a splash in the Brazilian market on June 28 with the launch of the BYD DOLPHIN, its first pure electric model with the Ocean Aesthetics design. The model is priced at R$149,800 in the local market.

BYD scores another monthly record high sales volume in June 2023

BYD Company Limited saw its monthly auto sales hit a new high of 253,046 units in June 2023, representing an 88.79% year-on-year spike and a 5.34% month-on-month growth. It was also the first month for BYD to see the monthly number exceed 250,000 units.