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Zeekr’s deliveries in January fell from the previous month, but fared better than its main peers. Zeekr, Geely Holding Group’s premium electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary, delivered 12,537 vehicles in January, down 7 percent from December, but performed better than its major peers, although seasonal factors weighed in. Zeekr delivered 12,537 vehicles in January, up 302.34 percent from a year earlier, but down 6.97 percent from December, according to data it released today. Zeekr’s goal for 2024 is to deliver 230,000 vehicles, double from 2023, a company spokesperson previously told CnEVPost. At the end of January, Zeekr had delivered 209,170 vehicles…

The U.S.-made Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover is getting the plug & charge functionality that allows owners to simply plug it into a charger without having to manually input payment details every time. The feature will be available starting in early 2024 for the 2023 model year ID.4 but only at Electrify America DC fast charging stations, according to the German automaker. As a reminder, EA is owned by Volkswagen Group of America, which also manufactures the ID.4 at the Chattanooga Tennessee assembly plant. Get Fully Charged Easier charging for the Volkswagen ID.4 in the U.S. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 electric…

To date, the C10 has more than 23,500 pre-orders since pre-sales began on January 10, Leapmotor said. Leapmotor’s deliveries in January were down from the previous month, affected by seasonal factors like its major peers. The new energy vehicle (NEV) maker delivered 12,277 vehicles in January, up 977.88 percent year-on-year but down 34.06 percent from December, according to data it released today. At the end of January, Leapmotor had delivered 318,101 vehicles since its inception, data monitored by CnEVPost showed. Founded in 2015, Leapmotor’s models on sale include the mini EV T03, coupe model S01, flagship SUV model C11, and…

The Fang Cheng Bao brand delivered 5,203 vehicles in January, while the Yangwang brand delivered 1,652 units. BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) today reported new energy vehicle (NEV) sales for January, followed by breakdown figures showing the performance of different brands and models. BYD’s NEVs include passenger NEVs and commercial NEVs, with the former encompassing different brands including BYD, Denza, Yangwang, and Fang Cheng Bao. The company sold 201,493 NEVs in January, including 201,019 passenger vehicles and 474 commercial vehicles. BYD-branded passenger cars — including Dynasty and Ocean models — sold 185,088 units in January, up 28.78 percent year-on-year. The premium Denza…

Three of the largest commercial truck manufacturers have joined forces on charging infrastructure. Daimler Trucks North America, Navistar, and Volvo Group North America on Wednesday announced Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT), described in a joint press release as a “coalition focused on education and advocacy for accelerating the construction of nationwide infrastructure” for electric medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks.  The three manufacturers, which claim to represent approximately 70% of medium-duty and heavy-duty truck sales in the U.S., all have battery-electric vehicles in production. But they view the lack of charging infrastructure as a major bottleneck to widespread adoption, noting that most…

Since its launch in September 2023, the new M7 has now accumulated more than 140,000 firm orders, Aito said. Huawei-backed new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Aito delivered a record number of cars in January, defying seasonal declines by its major peers. Aito delivered a record 32,973 vehicles in January, up 636.83 percent year-on-year and up 34.76 percent from December, according to data it released today. Throughout January, Aito saw 24 days of single-day deliveries of more than 1,000 units, it said. Deliveries of the new Aito M7 hit another record high of 31,253 units in January, the first time a…

BYD’s sales were lower in January, as seasonal factors affected almost all of China’s major carmakers, while its overseas sales continued to hit a record high. BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) reported lower sales in January compared to the previous month, as seasonal factors affected almost all major Chinese automakers. The company sold 201,493 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in January, up 33.14 percent year-on-year but down 40.92 percent from December, according to a Hong Kong stock exchange announcement today. BYD ceased production and sales of vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March 2022, switching to focus on the production of…

The beginning of the year is usually a low point for car sales in China due to seasonal factors. Nio’s deliveries in January included 6,307 SUVs and 3,748 sedans. Nio (NYSE: NIO) saw a dip in deliveries in January compared to December, affected by seasonal factors like most of its local peers. The company delivered 10,055 vehicles in January, up 18.21 percent from 8,506 a year ago, but down 44.18 percent from 18,012 in December, according to data it released today. The deliveries included 6,307 SUVs and 3,748 sedans, Nio said, without mentioning delivery figures for specific models. Nio currently…

The decline was mainly due to seasonal factors. The X9 MPV, which went on sale on January 1, delivered 2,478 units in January. Xpeng’s (NYSE: XPEV) deliveries in January were down significantly from December, hurt by seasonal factors like its major local peers. The electric vehicle (EV) maker delivered 8,250 vehicles in January, up 58.11 percent year-on-year but down 58.99 percent from December, according to data it released today. Xpeng saw a significant uptick in deliveries in the fourth quarter of last year, with more than 20,000 units delivered each month. However, January, and the month in which the Chinese…

Li Auto said it will challenge itself to become China’s best-selling premium auto brand by aiming for a new high of 800,000 deliveries a year. Li Auto said it will challenge itself to become China’s best-selling premium auto brand by aiming for a new high of 800,000 deliveries a year. Li Auto’s (NASDAQ: LI) deliveries in January were down significantly from December, as seasonal factors typically lead to lower auto sales in China at the start of the year. The company delivered 31,165 vehicles in January, up 105.83 percent year-on-year, but down 38.11 percent from December, according to data it…