China EV Daily (Aug 3): Li Auto’s L9 Pro release & S01 spotted, NETA AYA’s debut, BYD teases Song L
[Li Auto] On August 3, Li Auto officially announced the release of Li Auto L9 Pro and its price, which is set at 429,800 yuan (59,860 USD). Compared to Li Auto L9 Max, Li Auto L9 Pro is equipped with Li Auto AD Pro autonomous driving, which includes the removal of LiDAR and the installation of a Horizon Journey 5 chip. — Pacific Auto
[Li Auto] On August 3, the all-new Li Auto S01, a smaller SUV than the upcoming Mega MPV, was spotted road-testing in China. Adopting the Mega’s design language and the 800V fast-charging platform, this model is speculated to be the brand’s flagship electric crossover, poised to rival the Tesla Model X. — CNC
[NETA] On August 3, NETA AYA was officially launched. This is the successor model to the NETA V. Four versions have been launched, with prices ranging from 73,800 to 88,800 yuan (10,300 – 12,400 USD). The new car has launched two new color schemes, half-sugar milk tea, and baby blue, and the CLTC combined condition cruising range is 401km and 318km. — CNC
[BYD] On August 3, BYD Auto released a teaser image on its official Weibo, stating that its new “B-level flagship hunting SUV” Song L will be launched within the year. Previous leaks showed that the entry-level model of BYD Song L might be equipped with a 313 horsepower electric motor, and the high-spec version may carry a dual-motor power system with a total output of 530 horsepower. — IT Home
[SAIC Roewe] According to a CADA survey, among one-year-old EVs, the SAIC Roewe Clever, a small city car, held a higher residual value than its competitors in the first half of 2023. It outperformed luxury EVs like the Porsche Taycan and BYD Dolphin — CNC
