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XPeng MONA M03 Max Launches from RMB 129,800 (USD 18,000) with Dual Orin-X Chips
XPeng debuted the MONA M03 Max on May 28, priced at RMB 129,800 (USD 18,000) for the 502 km CLTC variant and RMB 139,800 (USD 19,400) for the 600 km version. Chairman He Xiaopeng highlighted its industry-first "Human-Co-Pilot" function and dual NVIDIA Orin-X chips (508 TOPS), enabling real-time complex road processing and reduced perception latency.
VOYAH FREE+ Upgraded with HarmonySpace 5 and "Queen’s Co-Pilot" Seat
VOYAH unveiled its "Xiaoyao Cabin 2.0" for the FREE+ SUV on May 28, integrating Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 infotainment system. The redesign features 95% soft-touch surfaces, a 163-degree reclining "Queen’s Co-Pilot" seat with quad-adjustable leg support, and multi-sensory enhancements (ambient lighting, fragrance, sound). Native HarmonyOS support enables seamless phone-to-vehicle app integration, positioning the FREE+ against premium rivals like Li Auto L7.
Geely’s Radar RD6 EM-P Pickups Hit Market from RMB 139,800 (USD 19,400)
Geely’s Radar brand launched two plug-in hybrid pickups on May 28:
- Radar Jingang EM-P: 1,765 mm STC-composite cargo bed (910 kg payload), 5.5 m length
- Radar Horizon EM-P: Enhanced off-road package
Both share a 260 kW EM-P powertrain (914 N·m torque, 0-100 km/h in 6s), 1,000+ km range, and Galaxy OS cockpit with 10.2-inch instrument + 14.6-inch center screens. Unique drone control functionality and 100+ entertainment apps cater to adventure users.
*(Exchange rate: RMB 7.2 = USD 1)*
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