MG parent company confirms the introduction of solid-state battery technology next year
MG, the Chinese car brand sold in Hong Kong, and its parent company SAIC Motor earlier participated in the Chengdu International Auto Show that opened at the end of August and held a media communication meeting for the launch of the new generation MG5. Chinese media pointed out that Yu Jingmin, executive deputy general manager of SAIC Passenger Vehicles, introduced in detail the future product planning of MG (SAIC MG) during the media communication meeting and even mentioned the application of solid-state batteries.
Yu Jingmin revealed that the solid-state batteries developed by SAIC will be the first to be used in MG models. It is expected that new cars equipped with this battery technology will be launched in the second quarter of 2025. Yu Jingmin also mentioned that the new ES5 electric car was originally planned to be released simultaneously globally in November this year. However, due to the slightly slower progress in the European market, the launch is expected to be delayed until December. For the new generation MG5 displayed at the Chengdu International Auto Show, Yu Jingmin said that if it reaches normal levels, it is expected that sales of the new car will exceed 10,000 units.
MG has achieved good results in the European market, especially the United Kingdom, in the past two or three years. However, the European Commission recently announced the results of a countervailing investigation. SAIC Motor's electric vehicles, including MG, need to pay additional tariffs when imported into the EU. Relevant tariff measures will take effect later, and it is unknown what impact they will have on MG's sales.
Car layout with Chinese characteristics Tesla Model Y will launch a 6-seat version
Last week we reported rumors that Tesla planned to launch a 7-seat version of Model Y in the Chinese and European markets. However, Tesla China later issued a statement stating that it currently has no plans to launch a 7-seat version. A few days later, new news about the Model Y came out. It is reported that Tesla will launch a 6-seat version of the Model Y in the Chinese market before the end of 2025.
Reports that offering a six-seat configuration for the Model Y underscore Tesla's determination to maintain its leading position in the rapidly changing Chinese market. Tesla believes that different strategies are needed to attract consumers in the Chinese market, so it will not launch the 7-seat version that is already on the market in the United States. It believes that the 6-seat design strikes a balance between passenger capacity and comfort and solves the problems that often occur with 7-seat SUVs. The problem of overcrowded seats in the third row is more in line with the preferences and needs of Chinese consumers.
The new news coincides with earlier reports about larger-scale production at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory. It is reported that suppliers have been asked to prepare for a double-digit increase in Model Y production, which means Tesla expects demand for the new version to be very high. Strong. It is said that Tesla added a 6-seat option to the Model Y in response to Chinese competitors, including Weilai Onvo L60 and Jikrypton 7X. This is a Chinese electric SUV that boasts a spacious interior and competitive pricing. Offering a 6-seat version of the Model Y will be a unique selling point.
