Li Xiang, founder of Chehejia, said during interview with domestic media that, “We will compete with traditional auto companies, Didi, Uber and BAT Internet companies.”

Li Bin, founder of Nextev also contested Uber’s operation mode on 2017 Global Auto AI Meeting held on August 24th. He said that, “Uber cannot pick up a passenger in five minutes, as it says. In fact, the vehicles can only provide services twice a day for commutes. Therefore, it should have an expensive price, higher than the one when you own a car.”

Li Xiang believes that, “The advantages of auto companies lie in the customized products, compared with Didi and other periodic renting operators. Chehejia SEV is designed for sharing economy. Besides, auto companies will control auto costs in an easier way.”

Chehejia SEV entered into the trial-production period on August 21st. The model is positioned as a small-size electric vehicle, suitable for periodic renting and short-journey commutes, which is expected to achieve mass production in Q1, 2018.

“The first batch of models will be launched in Paris, France.” Li Xiang said on forum. Chehejia reached cooperation on VIVA Tech 2017 Science and Technology Meeting with French periodic renting operator Clem on June 16th, agreeing that the two sides will start an innovative way of sharing transportation on the basis of Chehejia SEV.