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AITO M7 Pro and Zeekr 7X Pricing Revealed; Zhijie R7 Debuts; ONVO Coconut Intelligent System Launched | E-Week Highlights
AITO launched the new M7 Pro starting at RMB 249,800, while Zeekr priced its 7X SUV from RMB 239,900. Meanwhile, the Zhijie R7 made its first appearance and ONVO unveiled its Coconut intelligent system.
NIO Unveils County-Wide Charging and Swapping Network Plans at Wuhan Energy Day
At its first 'Charging Day' in Wuhan, NIO announced the 'County-to-County' infrastructure strategy and a partner program to expand charging and battery-swapping stations nationwide, supported by a new manufacturing hub and strategic investment from Wuhan.
Xiangjie S9 Launches and Begins Delivery; AITO M7 Pro Enters Pre-sale; New AVATR 11 Listed in MIIT Catalog
The Xiangjie S9 luxury sedan has officially launched with deliveries starting August 7, while the AITO M7 Pro enters pre-sale at RMB 249,800. Meanwhile, the new AVATR 11 appears in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog with updated powertrain options.
AITO Hits 400,000 Production Milestone; XPENG Launches XNGP Upgrade; SAIC Volkswagen Refreshes ID.3 and ID.4 X
AITO marks a production milestone with its 400,000th vehicle coming off the line, while XPENG rolls out a comprehensive AI-driven autonomous driving update and SAIC Volkswagen introduces refreshed electric models with enhanced smart features.
NIO IN? I'd Rather Call It an AI Day
At its 2024 NIO IN technology event, NIO announced the successful tape-out of its self-developed Shenji NX9031 5 nm autonomous driving chip, the full release of its SkyOS vehicle operating system, and the launch of its NWM world model for autonomous driving.
Xiaomi Unveils SU7 Ultra Prototype; Zeekr Launches New 009 in Hong Kong; Volkswagen ID. Yuzhong Goes on Sale
At his annual speech, Lei Jun unveiled the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype ahead of its Nürburgring campaign, while Zeekr launched the new 009 MPV in Hong Kong and Volkswagen made the ID. Yuzhong available to consumers.
Lei Jun's Three Years in Carmaking: It Took More Than Just Courage
In his fifth annual speech, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun explained how US sanctions, the need for brand premiumization and market trends drove the company into electric vehicles. He shared that despite widespread skepticism before launch, the Xiaomi SU7 achieved over 10,000 reservations in four minutes and is on track to meet its 120,000-unit annual delivery target.
How ID. Yuzhong Can Spark Volkswagen's Golden Age
Volkswagen has launched the ID. Yuzhong, a coupe-style compact electric SUV priced from RMB 209,900, featuring standard Travel Assist 3.0 driver assistance and its first gold-logo design. The model is produced at Volkswagen Anhui's MEB factory as part of the group's strategy to strengthen its position in China's competitive new energy vehicle market.
Zeekr 7X Listed in MIIT Registry; Xiaomi Gains Independent Manufacturing License
The Zeekr 7X has been listed in China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology registry, while Xiaomi obtained its independent car-making license. Meanwhile, reports indicate Tesla's Robotaxi launch is delayed to October.
2025 Zeekr X Launches; World Artificial Intelligence Conference Opens; All-New Electric MINI Cooper Arrives | E Week Highlights
Zeekr has launched the 2025 Zeekr X starting at RMB 179,000 with updated design and performance. At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, SenseTime demonstrated its DriveAGI autonomous driving model, while NIO presented its vehicle-to-grid energy strategies.
Lynk & Co Debuts First Pure-EV Model; MIIT Batch 384 New Vehicle Summary; DEEPAL G318 Launches from RMB 176,000 | E-Week Highlights
Lynk & Co unveiled the Z10, its first battery electric vehicle based on The Next Day concept, while Deepal launched the G318 off-road SUV starting at RMB 176,000. The week also saw multiple new models, including ONVO L60 and XPENG M03, enter China's MIIT approval catalog.
Why Competing on Value Beats Price Wars: What Gives the AITO New M7 Ultra Its Confidence?
AITO has launched the New M7 Ultra at RMB 289,800 to RMB 329,800, introducing design cues from the AITO M9, a new 192-line LiDAR, CDC suspension, and HUAWEI Sound audio. The update signals a strategy focused on product value rather than price cuts.