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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
Sunwoda EVB to build 20GWh battery production base in Sichuan province
Sunwoda EVB to build 20GWh battery production base in Sichuan province

Sunwoda EVB will sign an agreement with the government of Shifang, a county-level city of China’s Sichuan province, for a power battery manufacturing project.

Mar. 18 , 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
BYD Auto lifts prices of some NEV models due to raw materials price rise
BYD Auto lifts prices of some NEV models due to raw materials price rise

Chinese automaker BYD Auto announced on Tuesday it would bump up prices by 3,000 yuan ($470) to 6,000 yuan ($940) for several new energy vehicle (NEV) models of the Dynasty and Ocean lineups due to the continuous hike in raw materials prices.

Mar. 16 , 2022