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 launches 1,800th battery swap station

On September 15, NIO officially inaugurated its 1,800th battery swap station in Beihai city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, marking a significant milestone in its network expansion. As of now, NIO has boasted a total of 1,805 battery swap stations nationwide, further enhancing its comprehensive service coverage.

Photo credit: NIO

BYD DOLPHINE hits market in Nepal

On September 11, BYD, in collaboration with its distributor Cimex Inc., officially introduced the BYD DOLPHIN to the Nepalese market. Following the successful launch of the BYD ATTO 3, the BYD DOLPHIN represents another addition to BYD's pure electric vehicle lineup in Nepal.

Photo credit: BYD

Li Auto's L-series models to receives OTA 4.6 upgrade

On September 15, Li Auto announced the plan to ship the OTA 4.6 update for its L-series vehicles, introducing 25 new features and optimizing 10 aspects of the user experience. The official rollout of OTA 4.6 is set to commence this week and is expected to be completed within one week.

JD Technology, FinDreams Battery to team up on multiple fields including battery swapping

On July 13, 2023, JD Technology, a business group under JD.com, and FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd., which is wholly-owned by BYD, signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing, setting the stage for a deep and fruitful collaboration in various sectors such as battery swapping, micro vehicles, electric drive, consumer 3C products, civil batteries, and energy storage, according to a post on FinDreams Battery’s WeChat account.

NIO puts All-New EC6 onto market

On September 15, NIO officially revealed the prices for its midsize SUV, the All-New EC6. The vehicle is available in two trim levels, priced at 358,000 yuan and 416,000 yuan, respectively. For those interested in battery leasing, both variants are priced at 288,000 yuan. Battery rental options are available at 980 yuan per month and 1,680 yuan per month, respectively.

500,000th BYD Yuan PLUS rolls off line

On September 15, BYD saw the 500,000th unit of its popular compact SUV model, the BYD Yuan PLUS, roll off the assembly line at the manufacturing base in Hefei city. As BYD's inaugural globally oriented passenger vehicle, the Yuan PLUS achieved the impressive production milestone in just 19 months after its market debut. Currently, the model has made its mark in 55 countries worldwide (named “ATTO 3” in overseas market).

Chinese automotive aftermarket service provider CassTime closes D2, D3 funding round

CassTime, the Chinese automotive aftermarket industry internet company, recently announced the successful completion of two funding rounds, D2 and D3, which raised for the company 200 million yuan.

Desay SV, SAIC Motor, AutoChips join forces to create global cockpit platform

On September 14, Desay SV, SAIC Motor Overseas Intelligent Mobility Technology, and AutoChips signed a strategic cooperation agreement to leverage their respective leading technologies and develop a global cockpit platform.

JAC Motor puts QX PHEV on sale, starting at 129,900 yuan

On September 15, JAC Motor officially launched its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the QX PHEV, positioning it as a compact SUV. The new vehicle comes in three variants, with prices ranging from 129,900 yuan to 149,900 yuan.

VOYAH Zhuiguang PHEV included in MIIT's catalogue

VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, has recently unveiled the VOYAH Zhuiguang PHEV model, as the vehicle was included in a catalogue released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

NavInfo teams up with Hubei United Investment Digital Industry Group for spatial data infrastructure development

On September 13, NavInfo, the prominent Chinese automotive intelligence solution provider, joined hands with Hubei United Investment Digital Industry Group for spatial data infrastructure related business.