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Zeekr 7X Listed in MIIT Registry; Xiaomi Gains Independent Manufacturing License

Jia Ming

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Zeekr 7X Listed in Gongxinbu

On July 12, the Zeekr 7X, built on the SEA Haohanjiagou platform, was officially unveiled. In terms of styling, the Zeekr 7X adopts the same front face as the Zeekr 007, and its rear also features the same taillights as the Zeekr 007. However, compared to the Zeekr 007, the rear design of the Zeekr 7X is more minimalist.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (Gongxinbu) information for the Zeekr 7X is as follows:

Length 4,825 mm, width 1,930 mm, height 1,666/1,656 mm, wheelbase 2,925 mm;

Top speed 210 km/h, rated power 310 kW;

Tire specifications 255 / 50 R19, 265 / 45 R20;

Optional 8 types of wheels, roof colors, LiDAR, etc.

Overall, the Zeekr 7X features a standard, upright family SUV design.

Quick Review:

Conghui An stated that Zeekr aims to challenge monthly sales of over 30,000 units this year. If the Zeekr 7X’s starting price is between RMB 200,000 and RMB 250,000, do you think this pricing will help Zeekr achieve this target? Of course, there are many competitors in the family SUV market this year. How would you choose between the Zeekr 7X and the ONVO L60?

Xiaomi Obtains Independent Vehicle Manufacturing Qualification

On July 12, the latest batch of new products disclosed in the 385th issue of the 'Announcement of Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products' on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (Gongxinbu) website showed that the vehicle badge has changed from Beijing Xiaomi to Xiaomi. Additionally, the manufacturer name was changed from 'Beijingqichejituanyueyecheyouxiangongsi' to 'Xiaomi Automobile Technology Co., Ltd.'.

Quick Review:

Xiaomi is arguably the new entrant to have secured manufacturing qualifications in record time. It has been just eight months since the Xiaomi SU7 was first listed with Gongxinbu (the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) in November 2023. When do you think the Xiaomi SU7 delivered to consumers will feature a new rear badge?

Tesla Robotaxi Delayed, Expected Launch in October

Bloomberg reports that news of the Robotaxi’s delay of approximately two months has already circulated internally at Tesla, giving the company more time to build additional prototype vehicles. One source revealed that the design team was informed this week that certain elements on the vehicle need to be redone. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has not yet responded.

Quick Review:

Earlier this year, in April, Elon Musk announced on X that the Tesla Robotaxi would be unveiled on August 8. It appears he is delaying again.

BYD Haitun 700,000th Unit Rolls Off Assembly Line

On July 8, BYD announced that the 700,000th Haitun rolled off the production line. It seems we can look forward to seeing when the 1,000,000th Haitun will be produced. Along with the rollout of the 700,000th unit, Haitun also launched the 2025 model:

  • 420 km Vitality Edition at RMB 99,800;

  • 420 km Freedom Edition at RMB 106,800;

  • 420 km Fashion Edition at RMB 113,800;

  • 520 km Knight Edition at RMB 129,800.

Quick Review:

The 2025 Haitun retains a starting price of RMB 99,800 compared to the previously launched Haitun HONOR edition, though range has increased to 420 km; both the 420 km Freedom and Fashion editions are RMB 6,000 cheaper. The Knight edition's range has increased to 520 km with prices unchanged. Additionally, the Knight edition's maximum power has risen to 150 kW, with a peak torque of 310 N·m, enhancing its performance. Compared to the Haitun HONOR edition, the competitiveness of the 2025 Haitun has reached a new level.

Volkswagen Group Releases Sales Figures for the First Half of the Year, Total Deliveries Reach 4.35 Million Units

The Volkswagen Group has released its sales figures for the first half of this year. Specifically:

Total deliveries reached 4.35 million units, a slight decrease from the 4.37 million units in the same period last year;

Pure electric vehicle deliveries were 317,200 units, a slight decrease from the 321,600 units delivered during the same period last year.

Let's look at the specific brands:

Volkswagen brand (passenger cars only): 2.22 million, down 0.2% year-on-year;

Audi: 833,000 units, down 8.2% year-on-year;

Bentley: 5,500 units, down 22.8% year-on-year;

Lamborghini: 5,600 units, up 4.1% year-on-year;

Porsche: 155,900 units, down 6.8% year-on-year.

Quick Review:

Overall, Volkswagen's global performance in the first half of the year remained largely flat compared to the same period last year. Sales grew in Europe, North America, and South America, but declined significantly in Asia. Specifically, sales in China reached 1.345 million units in the first half, a decrease of 7.4% year-on-year. Volkswagen attributed this trend primarily to intense competition in the Chinese market.

Notably, however, Volkswagen's pure electric vehicle sales in China saw significant growth in the first half of the year, reaching 90,600 units, a year-on-year increase of 45.2%.

Written by: Jiaming Edited by: Jiaming