Gasgoo Daily: BYD puts SEAL EV onto Japanese market

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BYD puts SEAL EV onto Japanese market

BYD recently launched its electric vehicle model, the SEAL, in the Japanese market. The SEAL comes in two variants, both equipped with an 82.56 kWh battery. The rear-wheel-drive variant is priced at 5.28 million yen (approximately 240,000 yuan) with a range of about 640 km, while the all-wheel-drive version costs 6.05 million yen (approximately 275,500 yuan) with a range of about 575 km. Local deliveries are expected to begin by the end of July and August, respectively.

GAC Toyota to hold first technology launch conference

GAC Toyota's Executive Vice President, Wen Dali, announced on Weibo that the company will hold its first technology launch conference on June 28, marking its 20th anniversary.

Changan Lumin EV adds two new variants, starting at 50,900 yuan

On June 27, Changan released the Lumin Chengfeng and Qihang Edition models to celebrate the compact EV’s two-year anniversary. The new variants offer upgraded features and come in two range options: 205 km and 301 km. The guidance prices are 50,900 yuan for the 205-km version and 57,900 yuan for the 301-km version.

Pony.ai launches paid Robotaxi service at Beijing Daxing International Airport

On June 27, autonomous driving solution provider Pony.ai announced the launch of its paid autonomous shuttle service (Robotaxi service) at Beijing Daxing International Airport, becoming one of the first companies in Beijing to obtain a commercial pilot license for expressways with a safety operator in the driver’s seat.

Geely-backed eVTOL maker AEROFUGIA closes Series B financing round

Recently, Geely-backed eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developer AEROFUGIA completed its Series B financing round, raising several hundred million yuan for the company. This marks the largest single financing event in China's low-altitude economy eVTOL sector in the past two years.

FAW Toyota rolls off first locally developed new AVALON car

On June 24, FAW Toyota's first independently developed new AVALON car rolled off the production line at its Chengdu plant.

ZEEKR receives road test permit for unmanned vehicles in Ningbo

On June 25, Geely’s premium new energy vehicle brand ZEEKR received the first batch of "Ningbo Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Test Permit" from Ningbo authorities.

DENZA inaugurates first flagship store in Hong Kong, China

On June 24, 2024, DENZA, the premium new energy vehicle brand majority-backed by BYD, inaugurated its first flagship store in Hong Kong, the DENZA Kowloon Bay Flagship Store.