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 already deploys over 700 power swap stations along expressways in China

As of Dec. 10, 2023, NIO has deployed in China a total of 701 battery swap stations along expressways that connect 220 prefecture-level cities, the company announced via its WeChat account.

Photo credit: NIO

BYD's first service center in Australia opens for business

On Dec. 4, BYD celebrated the opening of its first Australia-based service and support center in Mascot, according to BYD's press release. This is also the 200th store BYD has opened in the Asian-Pacific region.

Photo credit: BYD

Qiyuan Green Power breaks ground on first overseas EV charging, battery swapping project

On Dec. 8, Chinese greentech company Qiyuan Green Power broke ground on a heavy-duty electric truck charging and battery swapping facility at PT Weda Bay Nickel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, the first project of such kind the company has ever deployed overseas.

ZEEKR delivers first European-spec ZEEKR 001 vehicle

On December 11, ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Auto, announced the successful delivery of the first European-spec ZEEKR 001 car in the Netherlands, signaling the official commencement of its vehicle deliveries in Europe.

FAW Jiefang, Gotion Indonesia Materials to step up cooperation on heavy-duty truck project in Indonesia

On December 4, FAW Jiefang, the commercial vehicle arm of FAW Group, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT. Gotion Indonesia Materials to cement their cooperation on a heavy-duty truck project, according to a post on FAW Jiefang's WeChat account.

China's power battery installed capacity in Nov. grows 31% YoY, 14.5% MoM

In November 2023, China's installed capacity of power batteries reached 44.9GWh, marking a year-on-year jump of 31% and a month-on-month growth of 14.5%, according to data by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA).

China's new energy vehicle output, sales both exceed 1-million-unit mark in Nov. 2023

In November 2023, China’s automotive market sustained its momentum, benefitting from consumption sprees driven by events like the "11.11" shopping festival, further escalating the demand for vehicle purchases.

DiDi-backed KargoBot secures strategic investment from Horizon Robotics

On December 11, DiDi Autonomous Driving-backed KargoBot autonomous trucking company announced a strategic investment from Horizon Robotics.

Li Auto rolls out OTA 5.0 software upgrade with enhanced intelligent driving capabilities

Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Li Auto held an intelligent software release conference on December 10, marking the official launch of its latest OTA 5.0 software version.

WeRide granted T1, M1 autonomous driving road test licenses in Singapore

L4 autonomous driving technology firm WeRide today announced it has received the written notification from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore that allowed the company obtain the Milestone 1 unmanned vehicle public road testing license (M1 license) and the T1 assessment self-driving vehicle public pathway testing license (T1 license).

New VOYAH DREAM MPV introduces extended battery-powered range edition

Dongfeng Motor's high-end new energy vehicle brand VOYAH on December 10 launched a new variant to its 2024 DREAM MPV model lineup, featuring an extended battery-powered range.