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 announces BaaS pricing for 150kWh battery pack, starting at 100 yuan/day

On April 29, NIO revealed the pricing for its 150kWh ultra-long-range battery pack BaaS (battery as a service). For upgrading from the standard 70/75kWh to the 150kWh pack, the daily rental starts at 150 yuan. Similarly, upgrading from the 100kWh to the 150kWh pack begins at a daily rental of 100 yuan.

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Lynk & Co 08 EM-P rolls out Highway NOA feature

On April 29, Lynk & Co officially launched version 1.4.0 of the Lynk Flyme Auto system for the 08 EM-P model. The update includes enhancements to the Lynk Co-Pilot Navi intelligent driving system, introducing 12 new features, covering driving, parking, entertainment, and more. Additionally, the Highway NOA navigation driving assistance function has been officially rolled out.

FAW Bestune to kick off presale of first micro EV on Apr. 30

On April 30, FAW Bestune will commence presale of its first micro all-electric vehicle, the Bestune Pony. With its delightful appearance, cost-effectiveness, and top-notch safety, the Bestune Pony promises a trendy and fulfilling new experience for users on the go.

CATL helps to build V2X innovation center in Wuxi, Jiangsu province

On April 27, China’s Traffic Management Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security (TMRI), CATL, CITL, and Binhu Shanshuicheng signed a cooperation agreement in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, to jointly establish the Taihu Bay V2X Innovation Center (Intelligent Vehicle Operation Safety Inspection Center).

BYD launches 5 new energy vehicle models in Qatar

Recently, BYD held a brand launch event in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and introduced five new energy vehicle (NEV) models, namely, the Yuan PLUS (known as the BYD ATTO 3 overseas), the Seal, the Han, the Qin PLUS DM-i, and the Song PLUS DM-i.

Greater Bay Technology, EHang team up to develop UFC/XFC batteries for eVTOL

On April 27, EHang Holdings Limited ("EHang"), the urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company, and ultra-fast charging-focused company Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology Co., Ltd. ("GBT") jointly announced that they have established a strategic partnership at the 16th Chongqing International Battery Technology Exchange Conference (CIBF 2024).

XPENG to adopt RoboSense’s MX LiDAR for intelligent driving application

RoboSense, the provider of LiDAR and perception solutions, announced a partnership with China's leading smart electric vehicle company, XPENG.

QCraft launches Journey 6-based intelligent driving solution at Auto China 2024

On April 26, at the Auto China 2024, autonomous driving solution provider QCraft launched its Chengfeng advanced mid-to-high-level smart driving solution based on the new Journey®6 computing solution. The solution has been opened for public experience.

LiangDao Intelligence, GoFurther.AI co-promote lateral LiDAR deployment on unmanned vehicles

During the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, LiDAR solution provider LiangDao Intelligence and unmanned vehicle developer GoFurther.AI signed a strategic cooperation agreement, aiming to promote the mass production and innovative application of lateral LiDAR in the autonomous driving field.

Baidu, Hyundai Motor partner to advance intelligent connected vehicle competitiveness

On April 27, Hyundai Motor and Baidu inked a strategic cooperation agreement. Together, they will explore innovative collaboration models in intelligent connectivity, autonomous driving, smart transportation systems, and cloud computing.

BYD Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition hits market, starting at 1.098 million yuan

On April 25, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player ("Wanjia" in Chinese Pinyin) Edition officially went on sale at the Auto China 2024 with a price tag of 1.098 million yuan.