China Apr 1-19 NEV Retail Sales Fall 14% as Buyers Await Auto Show
China's new‑energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales slipped to 387,000 units in the first 19 days of April, a 14% year‑on‑year decline and 5% drop from the previous month. Overall passenger‑car retail sales fell even sharper to 627,000 units, down 26% YoY. Despite the slowdown, NEVs captured a 61.7% penetration rate, outperforming internal‑combustion models. Manufacturers are throttling wholesale shipments to avoid dealer inventory buildup as consumers wait for the Beijing Auto Show to make purchase decisions.
DeepWay Expands Pre-IPO Round Past $310 Million as Global Funds Back Freight Robot Push
DeepWay Technology expanded its pre‑IPO financing to over $310 million, making it one of the biggest funding rounds in China’s autonomous heavy‑duty truck sector in five years. The round was led by UAE‑based Stone and included Australian superannuation fund NGS Super and...
Nio to Deliver 100,000th Revamped ES8 This Week as Sales Momentum Holds
Chinese EV maker Nio is set to deliver its 100,000th third‑generation ES8 this week, marking a key milestone for the high‑margin electric SUV. The ES8 has topped 10,000 monthly deliveries for five straight months, contributing 45,184 units and 54 % of...
CATL to Unveil Sodium Battery and Fast-Charging Tech at Apr 21 Tech Day
China's battery giant CATL announced its most technology‑dense launch event for April 21, where it will unveil sodium‑ion batteries, condensed‑cell formats, and next‑generation fast‑charging solutions. The sodium‑ion cells retain 90% of capacity at –40 °C and are slated for a joint vehicle...
BYD to Debut Third-Gen Yuan Plus at Beijing Auto Show
BYD will unveil the third‑generation Yuan Plus SUV at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, featuring its newest flash‑charging technology that can replenish 10‑70% of the battery in roughly five minutes. The model, sold overseas as the Atto 3, offers two...
Li Auto to Debut L9 Livis on Apr 24, Launch on May 15
Chinese EV maker Li Auto will unveil its L9 Livis version at the Beijing auto show on April 24, with deliveries slated to begin May 15. The Livis, marketed as an embodied AI flagship SUV, carries a price of 559,800 yuan (about $82,100), markedly...
Pony AI Deploys Driverless Robotaxis in Dubai, Plans Commercial Service Launch in 2026
Chinese autonomous‑driving startup Pony AI has deployed driverless robotaxis in Dubai and plans to start a fare‑charging service later in 2026. The launch will involve a fleet of hundreds of seventh‑generation vehicles, part of a broader goal to operate over...
2026 Beijing Auto Show to Feature 1,451 Vehicles and 181 Premieres
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show will run April 24‑May 3, featuring a record‑breaking 380,000 sq m exhibition space across two venues. Organizers say 1,451 vehicles will be on display, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars. International marques such as BMW,...
Nio Onvo Reveals Exterior Highlights of Updated L90 Ahead of Apr 21 Launch
Nio Inc's sub‑brand Onvo unveiled exterior highlights of the 2026 L90 SUV ahead of its April 21 launch, introducing two new two‑tone paint schemes and a watchtower‑style LiDAR array. The updated model will also feature 21‑inch multi‑spoke wheels, a blue smart‑driving...
Zeekr Expands Hybrid Lineup with 8X Launch Starting at $48,370
Zeekr, Geely’s premium EV brand, launched the 8X plug‑in hybrid SUV at a limited‑time price of ¥329,800 (≈$48,370), a 12.5% cut from its pre‑sale level. The midsize SUV offers a pure‑electric range of up to 410 km and a combined range...
Canada Trade Minister Meets BYD, Xpeng During China Visit to Pitch EV Investments
Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu met with BYD, Xpeng and GAC in Guangzhou to discuss how Chinese electric‑vehicle makers can enter the Canadian market under a newly‑implemented quota that allows up to 49,000 EVs per year to be imported...
Seres Joins BMW, Mercedes in China Premium Charging Joint Venture
Seres Group has taken a 33.3% equity stake in Ionchi, the premium high‑power charging joint venture previously owned equally by BMW and Mercedes‑Benz in China. The three‑way partnership will accelerate the rollout of ultra‑fast public chargers, aiming for at least...
BYD Reaches 16 Millionth NEV Production Milestone with New Denza D9
BYD rolled its 16 millionth new‑energy vehicle (NEV) off the line on April 17, just 120 days after the 15 million mark. The milestone unit is the first second‑generation Denza D9 MPV, priced between 389,800 yuan and 489,800 yuan (approximately $57,000‑$71,000). The D9 features BYD’s...
VW's Jetta Brand Previews Jetta X Concept Ahead of Apr 21 Debut
Volkswagen’s Jetta brand unveiled the Jetta X concept ahead of its April 21 media debut, signaling a push into electrified SUVs or crossovers. The brand recently launched a new, more autonomous company in Chengdu to accelerate R&D and market decisions. FAW‑Volkswagen Jetta...
Geely Recalls 1,473 Polestar 4 EVs in China over Battery Thermal Runaway Risk
Geely Auto is recalling 1,473 Polestar 4 electric vehicles in China because the 86 kWh battery packs may experience increased internal resistance that could trigger thermal runaway under extreme conditions. The affected units were built between November 16 2023 and May 24 2024, and the recall...
ByteDance Bringing Doubao AI to Car Cabins in New Tech Rivalry
ByteDance is building a smart‑cabin solution for cars using its Doubao AI large‑language model, partnering with Chinese automaker Seres and investing roughly $14.7 million. The company will run a 30‑billion‑parameter model on Nvidia Thor Z chips housed in an external computing box,...
Stellantis Weighs Dongfeng Partnership for Europe and China Production, Report Says
Stellantis is in advanced talks with state‑owned Dongfeng Motor to grant the Chinese automaker access to underutilized factories in Europe, while Dongfeng would assemble selected Stellantis brands in China. The discussions include a possible equity stake or investment by Dongfeng...
Former Xpeng Autonomous Driving Chief to Join Robotics Startup EngineAI
Former Xpeng autonomous‑driving chief Li Liyun has left the EV maker to join Chinese robotics startup EngineAI Robotics. EngineAI, founded by former Xpeng robotics head Zhao Tongyang, announced a $200 million Series B round that lifted its valuation above 10 billion yuan (≈ $1.47 billion)....
BYD Launches Yuan Pro DM-I Hybrid SUV in Mexico
Chinese automaker BYD introduced the Yuan Pro DM‑i plug‑in hybrid SUV in Mexico on April 10, highlighting its 1,045 km combined NEDC range and advanced smart features. The launch underscores BYD's push into Latin America, a market with limited plug‑in hybrid...
BYD Sub-Brand Linghui Launches E7 Sedan, Targeting Ride-Hailing Market with Flash Charging
BYD has launched Linghui, a new sub‑brand focused on commercial vehicles, with its first model, the e7 sedan, priced from 95,800 yuan ($14,050) to 115,800 yuan ($17,000). The midsize electric sedan offers up to 550 km of range and features BYD’s flash‑charging technology...
GAC-Backed Greater Bay Claims Breakthrough in Solid-State Batteries with New Prototype Roll-Out
Greater Bay Technology, backed by GAC, unveiled its all‑solid‑state A‑sample cells, claiming energy densities between 260 Wh/kg and 500 Wh/kg and fast‑charging rates of 2C‑3C. The composite electrolyte design passed nail‑penetration, crush and thermal‑shock tests, demonstrating fire‑free operation. The company says the...
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to Unveil First Sedan at Beijing Auto Show
Chinese EV maker BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao sub‑brand will unveil its first sedan, likely called the Mei 7, at the Beijing Auto Show opening April 24. Spy shots suggest a fastback‑styled electric sedan equipped with a tri‑motor system near 1,000 hp, roof‑mounted LiDAR...
CATL, Wuling Partner on Under-10-Minute EV Fast Charging
Chinese battery leader CATL and SAIC‑GM‑Wuling (SGMW) have sealed a strategic partnership to co‑develop ultra‑fast charging technology that can boost EV batteries from 10% to 80% in under ten minutes. The deal makes CATL the core battery supplier for SGMW’s...
CATL Weighs $5 Billion Hong Kong Share Sale, Report Says
Chinese battery giant CATL is weighing a secondary share offering in Hong Kong that could raise up to $5 billion, according to Bloomberg. The move follows a 160% rally in its stock since the IPO in May 2025 and a recent...
Leapmotor to Launch Lafa 5 Ultra at Beijing Auto Show on Apr 24
Leapmotor will unveil the Lafa 5 Ultra at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, positioning the sportier hatchback in the sub‑150,000 yuan segment. The Ultra version upgrades to a 180‑kilowatt motor, adds aerodynamic styling, 19‑inch wheels and an eight‑point massage system, while retaining...
Xpeng Reaches 250,000 Mona M03 Deliveries as All-New Mona SUV Looms
Xpeng announced that its budget electric sedan, the Mona M03, has surpassed 250,000 cumulative deliveries, with 9,335 units shipped in March alone, representing 34.05% of the company’s total monthly deliveries. The model retains its starting price of 119,800 yuan (≈$17,530) after...
Nio Shares Surge in Hong Kong as CEO Reiterates Confidence in Delivery Target
Nio shares jumped 7.26% to HK$52.3 in early Hong Kong trading after CEO William Li reaffirmed a 40‑50% annual delivery‑growth target, citing a 98.3% year‑on‑year increase in Q1. The rally was reinforced by the third‑generation ES8’s strong March sales of 16,255...
Nio's William Li Urges Battery and Chip Standardization to Curb EV Supply Chain Waste
Nio founder William Li called for industry‑wide standardization of battery cells and semiconductor components at the China EV100 forum, estimating potential cost savings of over ¥100 billion (≈$14.6 billion). He warned that rapid model turnover has created supply‑demand mismatches, leading to hundreds of millions...
Xiaomi EV Delivers 21,440 Vehicles in Mar as Revamped SU7 Sedan Deliveries Begin
Xiaomi EV reported March deliveries of 21,440 vehicles, marking a 5.03% rise from February but a 26.69% drop year‑on‑year. The new‑generation SU7 sedan contributed 7,882 units, a 3,515% month‑on‑month surge after its March 19 launch, while the YU7 SUV delivered...
Zeekr Launches Updated 007 Series with Upgraded Specs and Lower Prices
Zeekr, Geely’s premium EV brand, unveiled an updated 007 series with a limited‑time starting price of 193,900 yuan (about $28,400), down from prior levels. The models now feature a 900‑volt high‑voltage architecture that supports 6C fast charging, delivering a 10‑minute charge...
China Mar Power Battery Installations Flat as Production Surges 50%
China’s March power‑battery installations held steady at 56.5 GWh, essentially flat year‑over‑year but jumping 115% from February. Meanwhile, combined production of power and energy‑storage batteries surged 50% YoY to 177.7 GWh, reflecting a rapid capacity build‑out. Sales climbed sharply, with total battery...
Nio Supplier Seyond Reaches 1 Million LiDAR Delivery Milestone
Seyond, the LiDAR supplier for Nio, announced it has shipped over one million units, with 750,000 Falcon and 250,000 Robin models delivered. First‑quarter shipments jumped 340% year‑on‑year to about 181,400 units, and the company expects full‑year 2026 deliveries to rise...
Tesla Reportedly Adds China's Sunwoda to Global Supply Chain to Drive Down Battery Costs
Tesla has added China’s Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery Co Ltd as its fifth global battery supplier, integrating Sunwoda’s third‑generation LFP cells into vehicles built at its Shanghai plant for export markets. The partnership follows a new model where Tesla purchases...
Nio Starts ES9 Pre-Sales with Aggressive Pricing, Seeking to Replicate ES8 Success
Chinese EV maker Nio has launched pre‑sales for its flagship SUV, the ES9, with a starting price of 528,000 yuan ($77,230), roughly 31% lower than its ET9 sedan counterpart. The model, featuring a 5‑nm Shenji NX9031 driving‑assist chip, SkyRide chassis...
China Mar NEV Retail Sales Improve Significantly From Feb, Though Year-on-Year Decline Continues
China’s passenger‑NEV retail sales jumped to 848,000 units in March, an 82.6% month‑on‑month increase but a 14.4% year‑on‑year decline, marking the third consecutive month of YoY contraction. Battery‑electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 67% of sales, up from 60% in February,...
Tesla Mar Retail Sales in China Reach 56,107 Units Amid Broader Market Rebound
Tesla posted 56,107 retail deliveries in China for March, a 46.9% jump from February and the strongest month‑on‑month rebound since the pandemic‑era slowdown. The surge was driven largely by the Model Y, which posted 55,856 wholesale units, up 13.9% year‑on‑year. Overall...
GAC Aion Launches RT Super Electric Sedan Featuring CATL Battery Swap Tech
GAC Aion unveiled the RT Super, an electric sedan priced at about $13,000 under a battery‑rental model, leveraging CATL’s Choco‑SEB swap technology. The car offers a 505 km range, 150 kW output and can swap its 54 kWh battery in just 99 seconds....
BYD's Luxury Brand Yangwang to Debut U8L Four-Seat Version at Beijing Auto Show
Chinese EV maker BYD’s ultra‑luxury sub‑brand Yangwang will unveil a four‑seat version of its flagship U8L at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The U8L Dingshi Edition starts at 1.3 million yuan (≈ $190,350), a price premium over the existing six‑seat model. The...
Pony AI Launches Europe's First Commercial Robotaxi Service in Croatia
Chinese autonomous‑driving startup Pony AI has begun Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, partnering with Verne and Uber. The rides are available via the Verne app and will soon appear on Uber, covering a 90‑square‑kilometre zone that includes...
Stellantis in Talks with Leapmotor to Develop Opel Electric SUV, Report Says
Stellantis is in advanced talks with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to co‑develop an electric SUV under the Opel brand, aiming to start production at the Zaragoza plant in Spain by 2028 with a target of 50,000 units per year. The...
Xpeng Releases More Official Images of Its Flagship GX SUV
Xpeng unveiled additional official images of its upcoming flagship GX SUV, a six‑seat, full‑size model built on the new SEPA 3.0 platform. The GX will be offered in both battery‑electric (BEV) and extended‑range (EREV) configurations, with top speeds of 200 km/h and...
Onvo L90 to Adopt Nio's In-House Developed Shenji Smart Driving Chip, Report Says
Nio’s sub‑brand Onvo will launch the 2026 L90 electric SUV on April 21, featuring the company’s in‑house Shenji smart‑driving chip for the first time. The chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process, delivers up to 1,000 TOPS and is said to match the...
CATL Taps Zijin Founder for Mining Expansion
Chinese EV‑battery leader CATL appointed former Zijin Mining founder Chen Jinghe as a senior adviser to its mining arm, aiming to deepen control over lithium, nickel, cobalt and other critical resources. Chen, a geologist who grew Zijin into a $120 billion...
BYD's Denza Starts Pre-Sales for N9 SUV Flash Charging Edition
BYD's premium Denza brand launched pre‑sales for the N9 flash‑charging edition, priced between 450,000 and 500,000 yuan ($65,600‑$73,000). The model features a second‑generation Blade Battery with flash‑charging that can fully recharge in nine minutes and offers a CLTC electric range...
VW to Launch ID. UNYX 08 Electric SUV in China on Apr 16
Volkswagen will launch the ID. UNYX 08, its first jointly developed electric SUV with Xpeng, in China on April 16. The midsize to large SUV starts pre‑sales at 239,900 yuan (about $35,000) and tops out at 299,900 yuan (roughly $44,000). Built on an 800‑volt...
Geely-Backed eVTOL Maker Aerofugia Begins Pre-IPO Tutoring for China's A-Share Listing
Aerofugia Technology, the Geely‑backed eVTOL developer, has signed a tutoring agreement with CSC Financial to prepare for a Shanghai STAR Market IPO. The move follows a February funding round that raised nearly 1 billion yuan (≈ $146 million). The company recently rolled out the...
Nio Firefly Sets Apr 7 for EV Upgrade to Sustain Sales Momentum
Nio’s sub‑brand Firefly will unveil an upgraded Firefly EV on April 7, featuring a larger battery and more powerful motor. The refresh follows a strong March delivery surge, with the brand moving 6,119 units—a 130% month‑on‑month rise—and reaching 50,000 cumulative deliveries...
CATL Signs Deal with Chinese Express Giant to Electrify Delivery Trucks
Chinese battery leader CATL has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with logistics giant STO Express to accelerate electrification of its delivery truck fleet. The partnership will deploy charging and battery‑swap infrastructure, leveraging CATL’s Qiji Energy network, which already includes over...