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[j_aquil]

[j_aquil]

[j_aquil]

Hyundai benchmarks Xiaomi SU7 at R&D centers in Korea, report says

Hyundai Motor has added the Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle to its internal research fleet in South Korea, according to a report by Korean tech outlet Bloter published on July 17. The cars are being used for evaluation at Hyundai’s Namyang R&D Centre in Hwaseong and the company’s headquarters in Seoul.

A Xiaomi SU7 Max was seen on July 16 being transported to Hyundai’s Yangjae office in Seoul. The vehicle carried a temporary license plate issued by the Seocho District Office, and Bloter confirmed that Hyundai received formal approval for temporary operation for research purposes.

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[ifadey]

After Hyundai, Ferrari is also testing Xiaomi SU7 in their factory in Italy.
Ford is doing the same. Xiaomi is disrupting the automotive market.
Their new SUV got 200,000 bookings in 3 minutes after launch in China.

[mgalaxy3]

It’s not “disrupting” anything, EVs are a common thing now and made by almost every brand. It’s not uncommon to test a car of some other company.

[pwuser164163568474]

I think the disruption part is coming from the performance to cost ratio. A 1500 hp car for 73k USD is quite a deal. I'd assume that the testing would be to see where costs can be cut since anyone can just put more motors in

[j_aquil]

[j_aquil]

EV charging: Nexgen Auto partners with Albario Engineering

LAHORE: Nexgen Auto Pvt Ltd, a Nishat Group company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Albario Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, through its EV subsidiary A-Charge, to strengthen Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem.

Under this collaboration, Albario will provide hassle-free installation of AC home chargers for Nexgen Auto’s newly launched Omoda and Jaecoo electric vehicles, enhancing convenience and delivering a seamless ownership experience for customers.

The partnership also includes a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out public DC fast chargers across the country — a major milestone in improving EV infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Pakistan.

/theazb.com/

https://www.facebook.com/achargeevsolutions/

[j_aquil]

DUBAI/ISLAMABAD - NWTN Inc. (NASDAQ:NWTN), a UAE-based smart mobility company with a market capitalization of $336 million, announced today it has executed an agreement with Pakistan’s JW Corporation for exclusive rights to use JW’s automotive assembly facility in Lahore and access to its nationwide distribution network. The company’s stock, currently trading at $1.15, has shown remarkable resilience with an 89% gain over the past six months, according to InvestingPro data.

The agreement grants NWTN usage rights to JW Corporation’s complete knock-down (CKD) assembly plant located in the China-Pakistan Special Economic Zone in Lahore, along with access to over 400 sales outlets across Pakistan.

The 563,000-square-foot facility will be used to manufacture new energy commercial vehicles as part of NWTN’s "UAE Headquarters + South Asia Manufacturing + Global Sales" strategy.

Muhammad Javed Afridi, CEO of JW Corporation, said the collaboration would introduce advanced electric vehicle technology to Pakistan’s manufacturing ecosystem, with aims to develop "South Asia’s premier new energy commercial vehicle export base."

NWTN CEO Benjamin Zhai stated the partnership advances UAE’s sustainable manufacturing goals while leveraging Dubai’s position as a trade hub.

The deal appears to align with NWTN’s transition toward becoming a global manufacturing platform. The company, which is listed on Nasdaq, noted it is in the process of changing its corporate name to Robo.ai Inc.

https://www.investing.com/

[alitayyab]

JAecoo AWD is a lot of car for not a lot of cash. Whats the catch??

[darthvader]

It's a small car. Smaller than MG HS I think. Pretty standard set of features.

[j_aquil]

The new groups entering the EV car scene are aware of the some competition now. So the new Jaecoo and Omoda price reflect that fact . The battery prices keep going down every year. In china their is a Intense competition these days bringing the prices down that BYD is feeling the effect. let hope more groups bring new EV and hybrid vehicles so prices drop further.

[j_aquil]

Pakistan has officially shown strong interest in partnering with China to develop sodium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs), marking it as a key focus in future bilateral cooperation.

At a press briefing held at the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised Pakistan’s eagerness to collaborate with Chinese companies to advance EV technology, especially sodium-ion batteries. He highlighted that electric vehicles represent a rapidly growing sector for Pakistan and praised China’s global leadership in battery innovation.

Iqbal also announced that the upcoming Pakistan-China Business Conference, scheduled for September 4 in China, will bring together industry leaders from both countries. Over 250 Pakistani and more than 200 Chinese companies are expected to participate, with a focus on sectors such as electric vehicles, solar energy, chemicals, and agriculture. The conference aims to facilitate business matchmaking and promote strategic partnerships.

The minister pointed out that Chinese investors have significant opportunities in Pakistan’s EV manufacturing sector, citing cost advantages and access to an expanding domestic market. He stressed that such collaborations align with Pakistan’s broader goals of enhancing energy efficiency, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable economic growth.

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[pwuser167550015690]

It is priced somewhat competitively with the Atto 3, because it's slightly more expensive than the Atto 3 in the Chinese market. At the same time it feels like a niche car because of it's off-road focus but small size.

[alitayyab]

It has massage seat (driver), all 4 ventilated seats, gazillion speakers, and best of all you can raise the front of the seat for under thigh support (driver) something that the haval desperately needs (AWD).

I cant find any official web presence of nexgen or jaecoo though

[ifadey]

They have social media presence. Website is coming soon.

https://www.instagram.com/omoda_jaecoo_pk/

https://www.facebook.com/omodajaecoopk/

[mgalaxy3]

A Suzuki jimney basically that runs on battery (just being on battery negates any pure off-roading specially in the mountains and remote areas). But I guess Jimney was bigger. Didn’t check though.

[ifadey]

Jaecoo J6 Dimensions: 4406 x 1910 x 1775 mm (Length x Width x Height)

Suzuki Jimny: Length: 3965 mm Width: 1645 mm Height: 1725 mm

[m.aamirsher]

https://omodajaecoo.pk/

[mgalaxy3]

Ok thanks for sharing the numbers. Both are a no go as off-roaders basically.