07:20 AM EST, 01/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- NIO (NIO) and Li Auto ( LI ) are extending discounts on Chinese electric vehicles to compete with deals offered by rivals Tesla (TSLA) and BYD, Reuters reported Thursday, citing company statements.

Li Auto ( LI ) is offering cash subsidies of 15,000 yuan ($2,055) per car and three-year zero-interest financing, the report said.

NIO is also offering zero-interest loans for Nio- and Onvo-branded EVs, the report said.

Tesla, which sparked what Reuters described as a price war in the Chinese market, reportedly extended a 10,000 yuan price cut on outstanding loans for its Model Y until the end of January.

Sales and discounts pushed China EV and hybrid sales past 10 million last year.

NIO and Li Auto ( LI ) did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' requests for comment.

NiO shares were up more than 1% in Thursday's premarket activity.

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