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.

First mass-produced ZEEKR Xs roll off line

On June 8, the first batch of mass-produced ZEEKR X SUVs officially rolled off the assembly line. With the new cars being gradually dispatched nationwide, it is expected that the delivery to the first group of customers will commence in mid-June.

Photo credit: ZEEKR

Chery’s EXEED ships first 500 Yaoguang SUVs outside of China

On June 5, at Qingdao Port in Shandong province, 500 units of the Chery EXEED Yaoguang set sail, marking a significant step forward for EXEED brand in accelerating its global expansion and embarking on a new journey for Chery Group going global.

EVE Energy’s subsidiary to build PV-used cylindrical battery project in Hungary

On June 8, Chinese power battery maker EVE Energy announced that its board of directors has approved the full-owned subsidiary, EVE Hungary, to invest in the construction of a cylindrical battery project for passenger vehicles using its own and self-raised funds. The investment amount will not exceed 9.971 billion yuan.

NIO’s Q1 2023 revenue rises 7.7% YoY, but dips 33.5% QoQ

NIO Inc., a Chinese front-runner in the high-end smart electric vehicle sector, reported a decrease in total revenues and vehicle sales for first quarter (Q1) 2023 compared to the previous quarter, but still recorded a year-on-year increase in total revenues. The unaudited results released today showed a 33.5% drop in revenues from Q4 2022 and a 7.7% increase from Q1 2022, totaling 10,676.5 million yuan (US$1,554.6 million).

BYD launches new brand FANG CHENG BAO dedicated to professional, personalized identities

In an official announcement today, BYD, the global leader in new energy vehicle manufacturing, unveiled its new sub-brand, FANG CHENG BAO. As the fifth addition to BYD's diversified brand portfolio, FANG CHENG BAO aims to cater to the increasingly personalized demands of consumers with a range of unique, professional-grade electric vehicle models.

AVATR to start ADS advanced driving system subscription on June 30

AVATR, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly owned by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, announced today that its advanced driver assistance systems (ADS) premium package would be available for subscription to all users starting from June 30.

China posts double-digit YoY jump in auto output, sales in May 2023

In the fifth month of 2023, China produced 2.333 million vehicles in total, representing a 9.4% rise over the previous month, while reflecting a 21.1% jump over the previous year, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Li Auto discontinues sales of Li ONE

Li Auto, the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup, took the sales and order portal of its first model, the Li ONE, off the company's official website and app. According to the company’s customer service representatives, the Li ONE has sold out completely.

Dongfeng Motor Corporation posts 15% YoY jump in May new energy vehicle sales

Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sold roughly 34,000 NEVs in the past month, marking a 15% year-on-year increase and a 14% month-on-month growth. Cumulatively, DFMC achieved a total NEV sales volume of about 127,000 units from January to May.

Automotive OS developer Arraymo partners with chip supplier SemiDrive

Arraymo, a subsidiary of ArcherMind and developer of intelligent automotive operating systems, on June 8 signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SemiDrive, Chinese automotive chip provider.

GAC Group's 5G V-Box development project to adopt ZTE’s auto-grade 5G module first

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. Automotive Engineering Institute (referred as “GAC Institute”) recently announced that its 5G V-Box mass-production development project will be the first to adopt ZTE's automotive-grade 5G module, according to a WeChat public account post by ZTE Corporation, a global leader in telecommunications and information technology.

CATL partners with Thailand’s Arun Plus for CTP battery production

Recently, CATL entered into a partnership agreement with Thailand's Arun Plus Co., Ltd. (Arun Plus) for the cooperation on Cell-to-Pack (CTP) technology, the battery giant announced on June 8 via its WeChat account.