1. NIO has a total of 2,439 battery swap stations
In NIO's latest June power supply report, the company celebrated the sixth anniversary of its energy service business and announced that its fourth-generation battery charging and swapping products have been officially launched in cities including Guangzhou, Lu'an, and Sanya.
In June, NIO's network expanded significantly, adding 12 battery swap stations and 160 charging piles. The cumulative number of uses of the battery swapping service reached 2,066,358 and the number of uses of the charging service reached 1,922,141.
As of June 30, NIO had built a total of 2,439 battery swap stations, providing more than 47 million battery swap services. NIO's charging network is equally impressive, with 3,841 charging stations built and 22,755 charging piles installed, accumulating more than 42 million charging services. In addition, NIO has successfully connected to more than 1.05 million third-party charging piles, further expanding the coverage of its charging services.
As the company with the largest number of charging piles among domestic electric vehicle brands, we can clearly see the rapid development and continuous innovation of NIO in the field of electric vehicle energy services through these data. NIO is committed to bringing users a more convenient and efficient charging experience, and continues to promote the advancement of energy services in the electric vehicle industry.
2. BYD Qin L DM-i delivered more than 20,000 units in the first month of its launch
According to the latest data released by BYD Auto, the all-new Qin L DM-i delivered 20,100 units in June, a new record for the delivery of this model.
Since its launch on the evening of May 28, the all-new Qin L DM-i has quickly won market recognition for its high cost performance and excellent performance. The new car is available in five models with different configurations, with a price range of 99,800-139,800 yuan, and is positioned as a mid-size sedan. The body size is 4830x1900x1495mm, and the wheelbase is up to 2790mm, providing consumers with a spacious riding space.
In terms of exterior design, the all-new Qin L DM-i adopts BYD's signature dragon eye headlights, and enables a larger grille, and the beam at the upper logo also adopts a bright design, making the vehicle look more stylish and dynamic. The tail design is simple and exquisite, the through-type taillights are the design language of the BYD family, and the tailgate is also printed with BYD English letters and the logo of DM-i and Qin L, highlighting the identity of the vehicle.
Inside, the all-new Qin L DM-i is inspired by Chinese landscape paintings, which perfectly blends the dynamic beauty of oriental landscapes with modern technology. The biggest highlight is the design of the integrated center console, where elements such as the LCD instrument cluster and the air conditioning vents of the cloud window fan blades are cleverly integrated into a scroll long screen, creating a sense of enveloping and providing an immersive driving experience for the driver and passengers.
In addition, the new car is also equipped with a faceted design of the new BYD Heart crystal ball head shift lever, surrounded by physical buttons for core functions such as start, gear shift, and driving mode, which is convenient for the driver to quickly operate during driving.
The launch of the all-new Qin L DM-i not only enriches BYD's product line, but also provides consumers with more choices. With its excellent performance, stylish design and high cost performance, the all-new Qin L DM-i is expected to occupy a place in the mid-size sedan market and help BYD make greater breakthroughs in the field of new energy vehicles.
3. Tesla Model Y was shortlisted in the Jiangsu government procurement catalog
On July 4, the Jiangsu Provincial Government Procurement Network announced the "Jiangsu Provincial Party and Government Organs, Institutions and Organizations 2024-2025 New Energy Vehicle Framework Agreement Procurement Shortlisted Announcement (III)", Tesla Model Y was included in the Jiangsu Provincial Government's new energy vehicle procurement catalog, which marks Tesla has become the first foreign new energy vehicle brand to enter the Chinese local government procurement catalog.
In addition to the Tesla Model Y, the list of shortlisted models for this procurement also includes a number of domestic new energy vehicles such as Galaxy E8 Executive Edition, Deep Blue SL03, Deep Blue S7, Wenjie M7, AVATR 11, Zhiji LS6, Zhiji L7, Galaxy L6 and so on.
According to the provisions of the "2024-2025 New Energy Vehicle Framework Agreement Procurement Solicitation Document for Party and Government Organs, Institutions and Organizations in Jiangsu Province", the purchased models cover multiple categories such as sedans, off-road vehicles, SUVs, commercial vehicles, MPVs, pickup trucks, and medium and large buses. For SUV models, the maximum price limit is set at 250,000 yuan, and at the same time, clear requirements are put forward for the cruising range of pure electric vehicles: the cruising range of pure electric vehicles must be greater than or equal to 400km, the pure electric range of extended-range electric vehicles must be greater than or equal to 100km, and the pure electric cruising range of plug-in hybrid models must be greater than or equal to 60km.
In addition, Tesla released its production and delivery report for the second quarter of 2024 on July 2. According to the report, Tesla produced a total of 410,831 electric vehicles in the second quarter and delivered 443,956 electric vehicles. Among them, the Model 3 and Model Y were the main models, with production reaching 386,576 units and 422,405 units delivered. Other models were produced at 24,255 units and delivered 21,551 units.
Tesla's Model Y inclusion in the Jiangsu Provincial Government Procurement Catalogue not only reflects Tesla's competitiveness in the Chinese market, but also shows the Chinese government's support and openness to the new energy vehicle industry. With Tesla's in-depth layout in the Chinese market, it is expected to further promote the development and innovation of China's new energy vehicle industry.
4. The Passenger Association announced the actual sales of Xiaomi SU7 in June
Xiaomi Auto recently announced that the delivery progress of its Xiaomi SU7 model is accelerating, and in June it has implemented a double-shift production system, and the monthly delivery volume has successfully exceeded the 10,000 mark.
According to the latest wholesale sales data of new energy passenger vehicles in June 2024 released by the Passenger Car Association, the actual sales volume of Xiaomi SU7 in June was 11,603 units, which made it rank 14th in the sales list, surpassing many well-known car brands such as FAW Hongqi, Xpeng Motors, and BMW Brilliance.
Xiaomi Auto mentioned in "A Letter to Prospective Owners of Xiaomi SU7" that the delivery process of the Xiaomi SU7 series will be further optimized and accelerated. The company expects that the delivery cycle can be shortened by up to 5 weeks after the lock-in order, which is undoubtedly good news for car owners waiting for delivery.
In addition, Xiaomi Auto also plans to carry out a new round of production line optimization and maintenance work to prepare for further increase in production capacity. Xiaomi Auto stressed that despite facing production optimization and maintenance, the delivery target for July will remain unchanged and deliveries are expected to remain above 10,000 units.
This series of actions of Xiaomi Auto shows its determination to improve production efficiency and meet market demand. With the gradual increase in production capacity and the acceleration of delivery speed, Xiaomi SU7 is expected to occupy a more favorable competitive position in the new energy vehicle market. We look forward to the market performance of Xiaomi Auto in the coming months and see if its deliveries can remain high.
5. Xiangjie S9 will be unveiled in stores on July 8
The high-profile "panoramic smart flagship car" - Xiangjie S9 will be on display for the first time in the store from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on July 8, and will also meet with the majority of netizens through live broadcast.
Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei's intelligent vehicle solution BU, revealed that during the debut, more highlights and "secrets" of the Xiangjie S9 will be revealed, bringing a series of surprises to consumers.
Since its debut on May 31, the S9 has attracted widespread attention and expectations with its high-end market positioning and excellent product quality. The pre-sale price is in the range of 450,000 to 550,000 yuan, and more details about the model are expected to be announced at the official launch event in Beijing in early August.
Yu Chengdong previously shared the interior details of the Xiangjie S9 on Weibo, and confidently said, "Every detail brings users a state-guest luxury and comfort experience that surpasses traditional luxury cars." This shows that the S9 will pursue the ultimate luxury and comfort in the interior design and material selection.
In addition, Yu Chengdong also mentioned that "the show car will soon enter the store", which means that consumers will soon have the opportunity to experience the unique charm of the S9 in the store.
As the date of the store's debut and official live broadcast on July 8 approaches, the mystery of the S9 will be gradually revealed, and the public's expectations for it will continue to rise. We look forward to the public debut of the S9 and believe it will bring consumers an unprecedented driving experience."
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