Price War

China's auto market sees 195 models cut prices in Jan-Sept, surpassing all of 2023

In the January-September period, China saw 195 models with price cuts, surpassing the 150 models in the whole of 2023, and significantly higher than the 95 models in 2022.

Industry body submits 'urgent report' to Chinese authorities as price wars leave dealers in peril

CADA has called on Chinese authorities to introduce financial relief for the dealership sector, saying that price wars have led to a cumulative loss of RMB 138 billion yuan ($19.6 billion) in new car retail sales in the January-August period.

BYD Fang Cheng Bao cuts Bao 5 price by up to 17%

The Bao 5 was launched on November 9, 2023, and monthly deliveries have been below 3,000 units for the past three months.

Nio reportedly to scale back car purchase incentives next week

Nio will reduce discounts by RMB 3,000 for the ET5 and ET5 Touring and RMB 5,000 for the ES6 and EC6 on July 22, according to local media.

German luxury brands back away from China's auto market price war

BMW was the first to withdraw from the price war in China's car market, scaling back incentives, with Mercedes-Benz and Audi following suit.

China EV price competition 'eases...for now,' says Morgan Stanley

BYD's blended price rose 1 percent month-on-month in June, while those of Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto remained stable.

BYD launches updated Tang EV and Tang DM-p with lower prices

The updated Tang EV price has been reduced by RMB 30,000, and the Tang DM-p price by RMB 40,000.

Tesla cuts prices across its entire lineup in China

Prices for the locally produced Model 3 and Model Y have been cut by around 4-6 percent, while the imported Model S and Model X have been reduced by as much as 22 percent.

Xpeng launches new variant for G6 SUV with lower price tag

Xpeng has launched the G6 580 Plus with a starting price of RMB 199,900 ($27,630), or RMB 179,900 after discount.

Xpeng extends promotion for G9 with bigger incentives

Xpeng is offering a RMB 20,000 cash discount on the G9 in April, doubling the RMB 10,000 it offered in February and March.