EV
Volkswagen China to set up joint ventures with Huayou Cobalt, Tsingshan Holding Group
Volkswagen China to set up joint ventures with Huayou Cobalt, Tsingshan Holding Group

On March 21st, Volkswagen Group China inked two memorandums of understanding with China’s Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group, respectively, to strengthen the auto group’s competitiveness in the electric mobility field.

Mar. 21 , 2022
SAIC Motor’s NEV brand Rising Auto says R7’s first PPV prototype comes off line
SAIC Motor’s NEV brand Rising Auto says R7’s first PPV prototype comes off line

Rising Auto saw the first PPV (production process validation) prototype of the R7, the first flagship model of the brand after its independent operation, roll off the production line on March 21.

Mar. 21 , 2022
Leapmotor, XPeng, WM Motor, Geely’s Geometry lift price on NEVs
Leapmotor, XPeng, WM Motor, Geely’s Geometry lift price on NEVs

Several of China’s EV startups all announced price rises on their models, including Leapmotor, WM Motor, XPeng, and Geely’s sub-brand, Geometry, during March 18th-19th.

Mar. 21 , 2022
XPeng leads $200 mln round in smart EV-focused fund Rockets Capital
XPeng leads $200 mln round in smart EV-focused fund Rockets Capital

Rockets Capital, a China-based private equity firm focusing on investments in the smart energy vehicle (EV) supply chain, announced on March 17 it has closed its first round of over $200 million in capital commitments, which was led by XPeng.

Mar. 17 , 2022
Tesla, Chery Auto lift price on NEVs, XPeng said to raise price in days
Tesla, Chery Auto lift price on NEVs, XPeng said to raise price in days

On March 17th, Tesla issued a price rise on the RWD Model Y in China, marking the EV maker’s third price within a week.

Mar. 17 , 2022
Dongfeng Honda to start presale of e:NS1 BEV on Mar. 18
Dongfeng Honda to start presale of e:NS1 BEV on Mar. 18

Presale of the Honda e:NS1, the first Honda-branded full-electric vehicle model dedicated to China, will start on March 16 via Dongfeng Honda's mini program on March 18.

Mar. 17 , 2022