China Auto Daily丨GAC AION i60 Launches New Range-Extended Model for $14,900

GAC AION i60 "Ma Dao Cheng Gong" Edition Hits Market

On March 2, GAC AION officially launched the i60 "210 Ma Dao Cheng Gong" Edition with a competitive price tag of RMB 102,800 (~USD 14,900).

- Powertrain: Equipped with the GAC Xingyuan Range-Extension System, featuring a 1.5L specialized engine.

- Performance: Maintains a top speed of 150 km/h even under low battery conditions; fuel consumption is rated at 5.5L/100km when the battery is depleted.

- Range: Features a 29kWh battery providing a 210km pure electric range and a combined range of 1,240km.

Huawei Qiankun to Unveil "500-Line+" LiDAR for Maextro

Huawei Qiankun sources confirmed the upcoming release of a revolutionary LiDAR system on March 4.

- Technical Edge: The hardware reportedly exceeds 500 lines, surpassing the current mass-production record of 520 lines.

- Strategic Debut: This technology will be a highlight of the Maextro brand at the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) event.

February Sales Data: NEV Growth Amidst Overall Softness

Changan Automobile: Sold 151,900 vehicles in February (down 5.89% YoY), though NEV sales grew 6.42% to 42,200 units. (Source: Changan Auto Official Announcement)

GAC Group: Reported sales of 86,500 vehicles (down 12.43% YoY). Cumulative Jan-Feb sales reached 203,100 units, up 3%. (Source: GAC Group IR Disclosure)

Seres (AITO): Jan-Feb NEV sales surged 56.08% YoY to 55,794 units. The brand also teased the upcoming AITO M6. (Source: Seres Group Public Filing)

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