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BYD’s sales were lower in January, as seasonal factors affected almost all of China’s major carmakers, while its overseas sales continued to hit a record high. BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) reported lower sales in January compared to the previous month, as seasonal factors affected almost all major Chinese automakers. The company sold 201,493 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in January, up 33.14 percent year-on-year but down 40.92 percent from December, according to a Hong Kong stock exchange announcement today. BYD ceased production and sales of vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March 2022, switching to focus on the production of…

The beginning of the year is usually a low point for car sales in China due to seasonal factors. Nio’s deliveries in January included 6,307 SUVs and 3,748 sedans. Nio (NYSE: NIO) saw a dip in deliveries in January compared to December, affected by seasonal factors like most of its local peers. The company delivered 10,055 vehicles in January, up 18.21 percent from 8,506 a year ago, but down 44.18 percent from 18,012 in December, according to data it released today. The deliveries included 6,307 SUVs and 3,748 sedans, Nio said, without mentioning delivery figures for specific models. Nio currently…

The decline was mainly due to seasonal factors. The X9 MPV, which went on sale on January 1, delivered 2,478 units in January. Xpeng’s (NYSE: XPEV) deliveries in January were down significantly from December, hurt by seasonal factors like its major local peers. The electric vehicle (EV) maker delivered 8,250 vehicles in January, up 58.11 percent year-on-year but down 58.99 percent from December, according to data it released today. Xpeng saw a significant uptick in deliveries in the fourth quarter of last year, with more than 20,000 units delivered each month. However, January, and the month in which the Chinese…

Li Auto said it will challenge itself to become China’s best-selling premium auto brand by aiming for a new high of 800,000 deliveries a year. Li Auto said it will challenge itself to become China’s best-selling premium auto brand by aiming for a new high of 800,000 deliveries a year. Li Auto’s (NASDAQ: LI) deliveries in January were down significantly from December, as seasonal factors typically lead to lower auto sales in China at the start of the year. The company delivered 31,165 vehicles in January, up 105.83 percent year-on-year, but down 38.11 percent from December, according to data it…

BYD has released six images of the Yuan Up, showing the model from multiple angles. (Image credit: BYD) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) has released the first official images of the Yuan Up as it continues to warm up for the latest addition to its hot-selling Yuan family. The new energy vehicle (NEV) maker posted six images of the Yuan Up on Weibo today, showing the model from multiple angles. As an A0-segment SUV, the Yuan Up has compact dimensions, but the overall styling is that of a typical SUV. On January 23, BYD began previewing the Yuan Up, calling it the…

The first model to be built by Huawei and JAC will be a sedan priced at the RMB 1 million level, not an MPV as previously rumored, according to local media. (Image credit: CnEVPost) The first model Huawei and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC) will build together is not an MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) as previously rumored, but a sedan, local media outlet Yicai said in a January 31 report. The sedan, which will be priced in the 1-million-yuan ($140,000) range, will take on the BMW 7 Series and is expected to go on sale in the fourth quarter of this…

The entire Model Y lineup has been upgraded to the HW 4.0 self-driving computer, while the price remains the same. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Tesla has upgraded the Model Y crossover in China with a hardware enhancement, the latest one after minor upgrades last October. The entire Model Y lineup has been upgraded to the Hardware 4.0 (HW 4.0) self-driving computer, but the price remains the same, Tesla announced today on its social media accounts in China. The upgrade allows the Model Y to see greater distances, with a maximum detection range of 424 meters, Tesla said. It also brings a…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In a recent announcement, Electrify America says it has made some serious improvements that should improve the user experience. The app has been improved somewhat, and the network itself has also gone through some upgrades. New Electrify America mobile app and network updates have arrived 🔌⚡️📱 Don’t miss out, update your app today: https://t.co/hN4CKVu4dH pic.twitter.com/jW3PYpCije— Electrify America (@ElectrifyAm) January 29, 2024 When I went in to take a look at the app improvements, I had a tough time seeing what the “Out of Service”…

In addition to offering cash discounts on select Model Y stock vehicles, Tesla is also allowing customers to get paid paint for RMB 2,000 that would otherwise sell for RMB 8,000 or RMB 12,000. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has started offering cash discounts for the Model Y crossover in China, despite a price cut just last month. For customers ordering select versions of the Model Y that have already been produced, there’s now an RMB 8,000 ($1,110) cash discount, the electric vehicle (EV) maker announced today on Weibo. The cars are limited and available while supplies last, Tesla…

Electric vehicle buyers reported the highest satisfaction with the process last year. With 80% of new EV buyers saying they were “highly satisfied” with the process, buying an EV was reportedly much easier than an ICE vehicle. EV buyers are happier with the process Although overall satisfaction with the car buying process improved in 2023, it’s still down from its peak in 2020. According to Cox Automotive’s annual Car Buyer Journal Study, 69% of customers were highly satisfied with the process. That’s up from 61% last year. The number of highly satisfied buyers increased to 73% for new vehicles and…