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Price Rumors Fuel May Day EV Sales Surge

Price Rumors Fuel May Day EV Sales Surge

Rumors of price hikes in new energy vehicles have triggered a massive sales rush during China's May Day holiday, with dealerships signing over six deals daily and auto shows overcrowded. Consumers are locking in purchases fearing broader increases due to battery and chip costs from brands like BYD and Changan. Intelligent driving-focused brands such as Huawei HarmonyOS, Xiaomi, and Ideal dominate demand, sidelining joint ventures.

AI Chip Surge Drives EV Price Hikes

AI Chip Surge Drives EV Price Hikes

Oil prices hit 9 RMB/L amid Middle East crisis, surging EV demand with 20-40% search spikes. However, aluminum, lithium (+130%), and car chips (+300% from AI compute wars) raise costs—Xiaomi SU7 materials up 20k RMB. EVs now pricier vs fuel alternatives.