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Chinese EV Weekly: BYD Trouble, Lynk Upgrade, Nio

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This week in Chinese EVs, BYD’s Ti7 faces 31 formal roof-related complaints amid a broader pool of 300 owner cases, while Lynk & Co prepares an 800V, LiDAR-equipped 02 update for Q3 2026. Nio, meanwhile, is leaning into its community-first strategy by letting users help choose between Harbin, Wuhan, and Xiamen for Nio Day 2026.

China’s EV sector delivered three very different headlines this week: BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 is facing growing owner complaints over detached panoramic glass roofs and water leaks, Geely’s Lynk & Co has confirmed a major tech upgrade for its 02 fastback crossover with an 800V platform and LiDAR in Q3 2026, and Nio has narrowed the host-city race for Nio Day 2026 to Harbin, Wuhan, and Xiamen. Together, these stories highlight the two forces shaping the Chinese EV market right now: relentless technology acceleration and rising scrutiny on product quality, user experience, and brand community engagement.

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