Gasgoo Daily: Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory to start construction in May

Published: Apr 17, 2024 17:51
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With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.

Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory to start construction in May

On April 17, Tesla China revealed plans for the Megapack battery plant in Shanghai to commence construction in May 2024, with mass production scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.

EXEED releases renderings of first MPV model E08

On April 17, the rendering of EXEED brand’s first new energy MPV, the E08, was officially released. Collaboratively crafted by EXEED’s European and Shanghai design teams, the model's concept car is set to debut at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing this month.

Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 120 Long-Range Plus Edition hits market

Lynk & Co on April 17 officially put the 08 EM-P 120 Long-Range Plus Edition model onto the market. Equipped with the LYNK FlymeAuto intelligent cockpit system, the new model starts at a limited-time price of 179,800 yuan.

All-new AITO M5 kicks off pre-orders

On April 17, AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by Huawei and SERES, commenced pre-orders for the all-new AITO M5.

VOYAH makes official foray into Italy

On April 16, local time, Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand, VOYAH, kicked off a grand brand launch event in Italy with the theme "Designing Evolution." The new VOYAH FREE SUV, VOYAH DREAM MPV, and VOYAH Zhuiguang sedan made their debut in the country, receiving overwhelming response with the first batch of 100 vehicles sold out.

BYD’s FANGCHENGBAO launches BAO 8 rugged off-roader, unveils two concepts

On April 16, FANGCHENGBAO, BYD's professional personalized sub-brand, hosted its spring product launch event, officially unveiling its new product lineup.

XPENG, VW Group ink framework agreement for E/E Architecture tech cooperation

Chinese smart electric vehicle maker XPENG and the global auto giant Volkswagen Group jointly announced on April 17 the signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement on electronic and electrical architecture (E/E Architecture) technology.

Geely-backed LEVC rolls out L380 MPV with up to 4 seating rows

On April 15, London EV Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of Geely Holding, launched a fire new battery electric MPV, the L380.

BYD-backed DENZA's Z9GT model leaked in patent images

Recently, a set of patent images of the DENZA Z9GT model was released by China's MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology). Positioned as a flagship model under DENZA, it is set to be sold both within and beyond the Chinese market. 

NETA S Shooting Brake included in catalogue by China’s MIIT

The NETA S Shooting Brake model under NETA Auto was unveiled in the 382nd batch of "Announcement of Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products" recently released by China' s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

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