Luxeed S7 Electric Sedan by Huawei and Chery Auto Begins Mass Delivery

The Luxeed S7 electric sedan, a collaborative effort between Chinese tech giant Huawei and Chery Auto, has initiated mass delivery to customers after overcoming semiconductor shortages and production delays.

Richard Yu, managing director and chairman of Huawei’s smart car solutions, announced on the Weibo social media platform that a substantial number of Luxeed S7 vehicles have been manufactured and are currently in transit for delivery.

Resolving Production Issues:

Reports suggest that Huawei had anticipated resolving issues related to delivering the premium brand electric vehicle by April, addressing concerns stemming from production challenges and semiconductor shortages.

Chery Auto had previously raised grievances with Huawei regarding production delays attributed to issues with a computing unit supplied by the tech company, causing setbacks in vehicle deliveries.

Overview of the Luxeed S7 Sedan:

The Luxeed S7 sedan marks the debut model for Chery’s Luxeed EV brand, with a significant demand evidenced by approximately 20,000 orders as of November 28. Priced from 249,800 yuan ($34,600), it aims to offer a premium electric driving experience.

Huawei’s Growth and Smart Car Segment:

Huawei experienced notable revenue growth in 2023, attributed to the recovery of its consumer segment and income generated from emerging businesses such as smart car components, facilitating its rebound from U.S. sanctions.

Following the announcement of its smart car unit’s spin-off into a separate entity, Huawei anticipates the unit to achieve profitability from April onward, after incurring losses over the past year.