Gasgoo Daily: BYD SHARK 6 right-hand drive version makes global debut in Australia

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BYD SHARK 6 right-hand drive version makes global debut in Australia

On October 29, BYD launched the right-hand-drive version of its SHARK 6 model in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. Priced from AUD 57,900 (approximately 271,000 yuan), this model is specially tailored for off-road enthusiasts, featuring BYD’s advanced DMO hybrid technology. With a full tank and a fully charged battery, the SHARK 6 boasts a combined range of over 800 kilometers, appealing to drivers seeking both power and endurance.

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GAC AION achieves global sales of 40,052 vehicles in October 2024

In October 2024, GAC AION recorded a global sales volume of 40,052 new vehicles. The company also announced that its AION RT model will officially hit the market on November 6, with deliveries starting at the same time. Pre-orders for the AION RT have already surpassed 28,000 units.

BYD's 150th electric bus in Germany rolls off production line

On November 1, BYD announced its 150th electric bus for the German market has already rolled off the production line. BYD has now sold over 400 commercial buses in Germany, underscoring its growing footprint in Europe's electric bus sector.

NIO's monthly deliveries exceed 20,000 units for 6 straight months by Oct. 2024

In October 2024, NIO Inc. ("NIO" or "the company") delivered 20,976 new vehicles, representing a year-on-year leap of 30.5% and marking its sixth straight month with deliveries exceeding 20,000 units, the company announced on November 1.

XPENG's Oct. vehicle deliveries jump 20% YoY, reaching historical high

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG reported a record-breaking monthly delivery volume in October 2024, which stood at 23,917 vehicles, marking a 20% year-over-year jump and 12% month-over-month rise.

Li Auto sees monthly deliveries jump 27.3% YoY in Oct. 2024

On November 1, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Li Auto announced its October 2024 delivery figures, reporting a delivery volume of 51,443 vehicles for the month, which indicated a year-on-year jump of 27.3%.

Autonomous driving, AI tech firm LightWheel AI secures Pre-A+ funding

LightWheel AI, a Beijing-based tech company specializing in autonomous driving and embodied intelligence, recently completed its Pre-A+ funding round, which raised for the company tens of millions of yuan.

IM Motors boasts 3-digit YoY, MoM growth in Oct. 2024 deliveries

IM Motors, the premium electric vehicle maker co-backed by SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang High-Tech, announced on November 1 that it recorded monthly sales of 10,001 vehicles in October 2024, representing a year-on-year spike of 149% and a month-on-month surge of 121%.

AVATR logs record-high monthly sales in Oct. 2024

Premium new energy vehicle brand AVATR reported its highest-ever monthly sales for October, with 10,056 vehicles sold, which doubled year on year and month on month.

DEEPAL delivers 27,862 vehicles in Oct. 2024

On November 1, DEEPAL, the new energy vehicle brand under Changan Automobile, announced its October deliveries totaled 27,862 vehicles. In the first ten months of this year, DEEPAL's cumulative deliveries reached 171,281 vehicles.

VOYAH's vehicle deliveries surge 87% YoY in Jan.-Oct. period of 2024

In the first ten months of this year, VOYAH delivered 62,705 vehicles in total, representing an 87% year-on-year surge. The strong performance is attributed to the refreshed VOYAH DREAM MPV and VOYAH PASSION sedan.

Leapmotor achieves highest-ever monthly deliveries in Oct. 2024

In October 2024, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor achieved a record-breaking monthly delivery of 38,177 vehicles, marking a 109.7% year-on-year soar.

Baidu, Geely-backed JI YUE posts 19% MoM growth in Oct. 2024 deliveries

JI YUE, a Chinese smart electric vehicle brand co-backed by Geely and Baidu, reported sales in October 2024, with deliveries reaching 3,107 units—a 19% increase from the previous month.

ZEEKR scores 82% YoY spike in Jan.-Oct. 2024 deliveries

On November 1, ZEEKR, an electric vehicle maker under Geely Holding, announced impressive delivery numbers for October 2024, with 25,049 vehicles delivered, marking a 92% year-over-year increase and a 17% rise from the previous month. From January through October this year, the company reached cumulative deliveries of 167,922 units, reflecting an 82% surge over the year-ago period.