DeepSeek V4 Official Release Slated for Mid-July, Peak-Hour API Pricing Introduced
English summary
DeepSeek V4 is planned for official release in mid-July, bringing feature optimizations and performance improvements. The company also announced peak-hour pricing for its API, doubling the standard rate during weekday slots of 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. The price adjustment is described as temporary, with overall costs expected to continue falling. The source sees this as part of a broader surge in domestic Chinese AI models, noting GLM-5.2 as an early mover.
Chinese summary
DeepSeek V4 计划于 7 月中旬正式发布，将带来功能优化和性能提升。同时，DeepSeek API 推出高峰时段定价，工作日上午 9 点至 12 点、下午 2 点至 6 点价格为平时两倍，该调整被视为短期措施，后续价格有望持续降低。消息认为国产模型下半年将集体爆发，GLM-5.2 已率先开启这一趋势。
Key points
DeepSeek V4 official version scheduled for mid-July release with enhanced features and performance.
DeepSeek V4 正式版计划于 7 月中旬发布，提供更多功能优化和性能提升。
API pricing introduces peak-hour rates (weekdays 9-12 and 14-18) at 2x the normal price.
API 推出高峰时段定价，工作日上午 9-12 点和下午 2-6 点为平时价格的 2 倍。
Expectation of further price declines over time; current pricing still considered low.
未来价格预期将进一步下降，当前整体价格已很便宜。
Domestic Chinese AI models positioned for a strong second half, with GLM-5.2 leading the charge.
国产模型吹响进击号角，GLM-5.2 已率先开局，下半年有望集体爆发。