With ZXZC Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.

NIO hits 40-millionth battery swap milestone

On March 13, 2024, at 23:32:40, NIO accomplished its 40 millionth battery swap, the Chinese electric vehicle announced via its WeChat account.

NIO's battery swap station; photo credit: NIO

NETA Auto initiates component shipment from Nanning factory to Thailand

Recently, a large batch of KD (Knock Down) components from NETA Auto's Nanning export base was loaded and prepared for direct shipment to Thailand, the company announced on March 14 via its WeChat account.

IICT, YKC form strategic collaboration

Recently, IICT, an AI high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D and application of computer vision, intelligent sensing, and automation control technologies, and YKC, a leading provider of charging Internet of Things (IoT) and energy management services in China's new energy vehicle charging industry, officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The partnership focuses on jointly developing and expanding the market for integrated AI smart services in parking and charging. Targeting county-level towns and cities nationwide, the collaboration will concentrate on smart parking, new energy charging, and photovoltaic storage charging projects as its direction and business domain. By leveraging each other's resources and channels for mutual support, both parties aim to actively participate in integrated parking and charging construction projects.

NIO's second brand named 'ONVO', set for launch in May 2024

NIO, a prominent electric vehicle maker in China, has named its second brand "乐道" ("Le Dao") in Chinese and "ONVO" in English, confirmed by NIO's chairman Li Bin and co-founder Qin Lihong on March 14.

"The brand name was leaked, not officially released," Qin Lihong told local media outlets. The new brand is set to officially be launched in May.

NIO revamps Battery-as-a-Service with lower prices, new incentives

On March 14, NIO unveiled significant updates to its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering, marking a new chapter in its innovative approach to electric vehicle (EV) ownership.

The adjustments include a reduction in the monthly subscription fee for the standard-range battery pack from 980 yuan to 728 yuan, and for the long-range battery pack from 1,680 yuan to 1,128 yuan. In an appealing move for both existing and new customers, the rent paid can now partially offset the cost of eventually purchasing the battery outright. Moreover, for every payment cycle, customers are rewarded with a 100-yuan voucher, which can be used as a discount when buying a new vehicle.

ZEEKR begins sales of ZEEKR 001, ZEEKR X in UAE, Saudi Arabia

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Auto, announced on March 14 an ambitious step into the Middle East market with the sales its ZEEKR 001 and ZEEKR X models beginning in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.

NIO, CATL forge partnership to innovate in long-life batteries for EVs

On March 14, NIO and CATL signed a framework agreement in Beijing, heralding a significant collaboration between the two parties. The partnership aims to push the boundaries of battery technology, focusing on the development of long-life batteries tailored to NIO's electric vehicle (EV) battery swap needs.

Multiple GWM vehicle models complete adaptation for Huawei HiCAR 4.0 system

Great Wall Motor (GWM) on March 15 announced that the HUAWEI HiCar 4.0 advanced connectivity system will be integrated into a range of GWM vehicle models first.

Leapmotor, Huawei to develop HarmonyOS NEXT-based Leapmotor app

On March 15, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor and Huawei held a signing ceremony for their collaboration, announcing the development of the Leapmotor native app based on the HarmonyOS NEXT.

Dongfeng Motor's eπ007 new energy sedan model hits market

On March 14, the Dongfeng eπ007 officially hit the market, offering four variants. The 200Pro extended-range version starts at 159,600 yuan, while the all-electric models are available with a limited-time discount of 30,000 yuan, bringing their actual prices to 136,600 yuan to 169,600 yuan.

Volkswagen Group aims to have at least 30 all-electric models in China by 2030

Volkswagen Group, on March 13, revealed its definitive product roadmap, setting forth its plans to venture into new sub-segments within China's vibrant electric vehicle market.