Beijing (ZXZC)- China’s EV startup HOZON Auto claimed to top 7,000 vehicles in monthly delivery volume for the first time in September, breaking its record for the eighth time consecutively this year.

the NETA U Pro and charging station; photo credit: NETA

According to the data released by the automaker, HOZON Auto’s new energy vehicle brand NETA saw a month-on-month increase of 16.4% in monthly deliveries to 7,699 vehicles, soaring 281% from a year ago.

For the first nine months of this year, NETA boasted a cumulative delivery record of 41,427 vehicles, more than fivefold (increased 425%) the volume of the same period from last year. NETA has delivered a total of 67,730 vehicles to date, said the company.

The popular NETA V model was sold 5,009 vehicles in September, up 8.6% versus August, while the brand’s most intelligent model, the U Pro, saw an increase of 34.4% month-on-month in sales to 2,690 vehicles.

As of now, NETA has already implemented its charging station layout in 100 cities domestically and is still growing, providing users with a more convenient EV mobility experience.

Moreover, during the recent World Internet Conference, HOZON Auto introduced the NETA S, its first B-class digital electric sport-sedan powered by its self-developed architecture. The new model, powered by HUAWEI’s high computing power platform, features an L4 autonomous driving application. The automaker intends to export the NETA S to Europe after launching in 2022 to give itself a leg up in the global auto market.