Nio’s road to profitability obscured in haze of losses
The NEV maker’s sales fell short of expectation and its losses continued to widen in the first quarter, even as founder Li Bin outlined a route to profitable by year-end…
BRIEF: XPeng sustains momentum in May, as Leapmotor sets new sales record
China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market continued to grow rapidly in May, as multiple brands posted record-high monthly deliveries. XPeng Motors (XPEV.US; 9868.HK) delivered 33,525 vehicles during the month, up…
BRIEF: Xpeng’s EV deliveries zoom in April, as Xiaomi’s sag
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continued to show strong demand in April, with several makers reporting strong sales gains for the month. Xpeng Motors (XPEV.US; 9868.HK) was one of…
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…