Smart driving equality: A battle for control of an emerging industry
As smart driving features trickle down to budget cars, the balance of power is shifting to automakers and away from their technology suppliers By Lee Shih Ta China’s autonomous…
No longer alone at head of the NEV pack, Li Auto shows early adopters don’t always win
While it remains a leader in China’s crowded field of new energy vehicle makers, the company faces growing competition from rivals that are quickly catching up Key Takeaways: Li Auto’s…
BRIEF: Xpeng,Leapmotor make triple-digit gains in February as BYD retains NEV crown
A post-Lunar New Year rebound fueled big growth for new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in February, with most major brands reporting strong gains, some in triple-digits. XPeng (XPEV.US; 9868.HK) delivered…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: Nio and BYD report strong January sales gains, but Li Auto falls
Electric vehicle (EV) makers Nio Inc. (NIO.US; 9866.HK) and BYD Co. Ltd. (1211.HK; 002594.SZ) reported strong double-digit sales gains in January, but Li Auto Inc. (LI.US; 2015.HK) stumbled during the…
BRIEF: Leapmotor becomes profitable a year ahead of schedule
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. Ltd. (9863.HK) announced on Monday that it became profitable in the fourth quarter of 2024, a year ahead of its original plan. It…
BRIEF: Li Auto deliveries reach monthly high in December
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto Inc. (LI.US; 2015.HK) announced on Wednesday its deliveries rose 16.25% year-on-year in December to 58,513 units, a new monthly high for the company. The…
BRIEF: Li Auto’s sales growth slows in October
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Li Auto Inc. (LI.US; 2015.HK) said on Friday it delivered 51,443 vehicles in October, up 27.3% year-on-year. The growth rate represented a slowdown from this year’s…