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BYD Song Ultra DM-i Debuts With Big Tech Push

BYD has launched the Song Ultra DM-i in China at RMB 129,900-159,900, pairing up to 310 km CLTC electric range and 1,845 km combined range with a much bigger push into intelligent driving. The new PHEV SUV also introduces BYD’s broader tech ambitions, including the 4nm Xuanji A3 autonomous-driving chip, optional DiPilot 300 urban navigation assist, and a stronger AI-defined vehicle strategy.

Jun 6, 202610 min

BYDXPeng

BYD and XPeng Push China EV Tech Into New Frontiers

BYD, XPeng, GAC, and China’s top autonomous-driving suppliers are pushing the EV industry into a broader AI era. BYD has confirmed humanoid robot development, XPeng says global L3 autonomous driving could start in Q1 2027, and GAC’s May NEV sales jumped 71.64%, underscoring how Chinese EV makers are scaling across vehicles, software, and robotics.

Jun 4, 202611 min

BYDNIO

China EV Market Surges as Smart Mobility Expands

China’s EV market reached a new milestone in May 2026, with forecast NEV retail sales of 950,000 units and record penetration of 62.5%, while Leapmotor led startups with 81,569 deliveries and BYD stayed dominant at 383,000 sales. At the same time, ASENSING and OMOWAY are bringing automotive-grade sensing to self-balancing electric motorcycles, and Dobot’s 99.25% embodied AI benchmark score shows how robotics is becoming part of the broader Chinese EV and smart mobility story.

Jun 2, 202611 min

AudiAudi E7X

Audi E7X Launches With 900V Power and 751 km Range

Audi has launched the E7X in China from 269,800 yuan, bringing a 900V platform, up to 751 km CLTC range, and 456 kW charging to the premium electric SUV segment. With Momenta-assisted driving, a Doubao LLM-powered cockpit, rear-wheel steering, and air suspension, the Audi E7X shows how foreign brands are adapting to the fast-moving Chinese EV market.

May 29, 20269 min

CATLGAC Group

CATL, GAC-Huawei and ROHM Signal EV Shift

CATL, Qijing and ROHM each revealed a different side of China’s fast-evolving EV market this week: CATL is raising RMB 5 billion to support battery production, Qijing is managing a GT7 launch controversy ahead of May 29 presales, and ROHM has introduced 80V MOSFETs for emerging 48V automotive systems. Together, the developments show that Chinese EV competition is now being shaped not just by vehicles, but by battery financing, brand execution, and next-generation power electronics.

May 28, 20269 min

VolvoChinese EVs

Volvo’s US Waiver and China’s EV Tech Shake-Up

Volvo has secured a crucial US waiver to keep importing connected vehicles using Chinese software and hardware, even as Washington phases in stricter bans from the 2027 and 2030 model years. Meanwhile, China’s EV market is heating up on the autonomous-driving front, with D1EV’s latest rankings showing Exeed, IM Motors, and Aito leading a fast-evolving ADAS race that now stretches from premium EVs to RMB 100,000-class models like the GAC Aion N60.

May 27, 202610 min

HuaweiXPeng

Huawei and XPeng Lead China EV Tech Shift

Huawei, XPeng, Tesla, Ferrari, and other industry players highlighted how the Chinese EV market is evolving into a full-stack technology race focused on chips, AI safety, smart driving, and digital cockpits. Huawei claims its new Tau Law can lift chip transistor density by 55% and energy efficiency by 41%, while XPeng says it is the first Chinese automaker to secure ISO 26262, ISO 21448, and ISO 8800 certification—key milestones as software-defined vehicles become the next battleground.

May 26, 202610 min

HuaweiNissan

Huawei’s New Chip Law Signals EV Tech Power Shift

Huawei’s new Tau Law, Nissan’s canceled UK e-axle plant, and BluePoint Touch’s latest funding round reveal how the EV market is shifting from pure vehicle competition to a battle over chips, powertrains, and smart sensing. Huawei says its 2026-2035 semiconductor roadmap can keep improving performance beyond Moore’s Law, while Nissan shelved a 340,000-unit UK e-axle project after weak European EV sales and BluePoint Touch reported over 70% share in six-axis force sensors.

May 25, 20269 min

DongfengBAIC

Dongfeng, BAIC Push China EV Tech Into Overdrive

Dongfeng’s deeper Huawei alliance and BAIC’s new semiconductor-focused partnership with New Unigroup show how Chinese EV makers are shifting from pure sales growth to a tougher race around smart driving, AI, and domestic chip supply. The timing is notable: Chinese brands captured 25% of Australia’s auto market in Q1, including 54% of BEVs and 76% of PHEVs, underscoring the global momentum behind China’s EV industry.

May 20, 20269 min

BYDNIO

Chinese EVs Gain Ground as Smart Driving Heats Up

Chinese EV brands are advancing on two fronts: Exeed’s Sterra ES won D1EV’s Hefei smart driving final for a fifth straight victory, while Chinese automakers boosted their South African passenger-car market share from 11.2% to 16.8% in 2025. The bigger story is that urban NOA performance, value-led exports, and next-generation chassis technology are becoming the new pillars of competition in the global EV market.

May 18, 20269 min

BYDHonda

BYD Han vs Honda Accord: China’s 200K Sedan Clash

A new China-market comparison shows how the BYD Han DM-i is challenging the Honda Accord in the RMB 200,000 midsize sedan segment. With 121 km NEDC electric range, 4.2 L/100 km depleted fuel use, faster acceleration, and a richer tech package, BYD’s PHEV sedan highlights how Chinese EV brands are redefining value in the mainstream family car market.

May 17, 20269 min

Li AutoXPeng

Li Auto’s M100 Chip Signals China EV AI Leap

Li Auto’s new 5nm Mach M100 chip, debuting in the Li L9 Livis, is one of the clearest signs yet that China’s EV battle is shifting toward full-stack AI, with claims of 2,560 TOPS in dual-chip form and 40% lower latency. Alongside XPeng’s new battery safety chip, Qijing’s RMB 1 billion-plus funding round, and rising US resistance to Chinese EV imports, the latest news shows how Chinese EVs are reshaping both technology competition and global market politics.

May 13, 202611 min

BYDChinese EVs

BYD Accelerates EV Push With Flash-Charging Surge

BYD is scaling up both infrastructure and product ambition in 2026, signing a framework deal with CAR Inc. for 100,000 vehicles and nationwide flash-charging deployment while also securing more than 100,000 pre-orders for the Datang EV. The news lands as China’s auto parts exports rose to $23.83 billion in Q1 2026, underscoring how Chinese EVs are reshaping both domestic mobility and the global automotive supply chain.

May 11, 20261 min

TeslaGeely

Tesla China FSD, Geely Europe Push Reshape EV Race

Tesla is reportedly testing full FSD v14.2 with more than 1,000 employee vehicles in China ahead of a possible Q3 rollout, while Geely is said to be eyeing Ford’s Spain plant to accelerate its European EV push and reduce tariff exposure. Add Xiaomi SU7’s 80,000 locked orders in 48 days and growing localization in automotive components, and the message is clear: the Chinese EV market is now being shaped by software, global manufacturing and supply-chain control as much as by the cars themselves.

May 7, 20268 min

BYDGeely

BYD Faces Pressure as Exports Power April EV Sales

BYD sold 321,123 NEVs in April 2026, rebounding from March but extending its year-on-year decline as China’s EV price war continued to weigh on demand and margins. Record overseas sales of 134,542 units, up 70.9%, show how exports are becoming critical for BYD and the wider Chinese EV market, with Geely posting a similar export-led pattern.

May 3, 20267 min

ZeekrZeekr 009

Zeekr 009 Leads Beijing Auto Show EV Luxury Push

Zeekr will unveil and open pre-sales for the refreshed Zeekr 009 at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, bringing a 900V architecture, high-end air suspension, Naim audio, and 700 TOPS-assisted driving hardware to China’s luxury electric MPV segment. Alongside it, Volcano Engine’s new Agentic AI cockpit platform—already deployed in more than 7 million vehicles across 50-plus brands—shows how Chinese EV competition is rapidly expanding from hardware into AI-native in-car experience.

Apr 24, 202610 min

BYDAvatr

Chinese EVs Face Global Test as Autonomy Heats Up

China’s latest Wuhu autonomous driving contest showed how fierce the intelligent EV race has become, with BYD’s Yangwang U7 scoring 97 points and Avatr 12 advancing as Huawei’s top finisher. At the same time, Canada’s EV market is regaining momentum under subsidies, while US tariff refunds worth about $20 billion highlight how trade volatility still shapes the global outlook for Chinese EVs, ADAS, and battery-powered expansion.

Apr 19, 202610 min

TeslaCATL

Tesla AI5 and CATL Spark China EV Power Shift

Tesla’s AI5 chip tape-out, CATL’s RMB 129.13 billion Q1 revenue surge, and China’s tougher L2 assisted-driving rules show how the Chinese EV market is shifting from a pure sales race to a battle over compute, batteries and safety compliance. With XPeng’s GX luxury SUV entering presales and supply-chain players improving smart cockpit manufacturing at scale, the next phase of competition will be defined by full-stack execution.

Apr 16, 202612 min

ArcfoxMercedes-Benz

China EV Market Shifts as Arcfox Expands, Mercedes Slips

China’s car market is shifting fast: Arcfox has expanded to 680 stores nationwide, while Mercedes-Benz suffered a 27% first-quarter sales drop in China. At the same time, BWI Group’s MagneRide suspension on the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC shows how Chinese automotive technology suppliers are gaining influence well beyond the domestic EV market.

Apr 10, 20268 min

TeslaBMW

China EV Shift: Luxury, AI, and Tesla’s New Push

China’s EV market is entering a new competitive phase as Porsche and Mercedes adopt more pragmatic China strategies, BMW and Audi accelerate smart EV rollouts, and Tesla expands the six-seat Model Y L beyond China after strong early deliveries. At the same time, AI startup ModelBest has raised several hundred million yuan, underscoring how edge AI, autonomous driving, and smart cockpit technology are becoming central to the future of Chinese EVs.

Apr 7, 202610 min

SmartGeely

Smart #2 Leads China’s EV Push Into Smaller, Greener Cars

Smart’s upcoming #2 signals a return to the brand’s small-car roots, with a roughly 2.7-meter two-door EV expected to debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. At the same time, China is tightening lithium battery recycling rules and expanding its digital battery traceability platform, highlighting how the Chinese EV market is maturing from rapid growth to full lifecycle management.

Apr 6, 20268 min

XPengSeyond

XPeng, Seyond Signal China EV’s Smarter Next Phase

XPeng, Seyond and China’s latest export data together show how the Chinese EV market is moving beyond price wars into a smarter, more globally diversified phase. XPeng’s 2026 MONA M03 took 10,000 orders in 37 minutes, Seyond posted RMB 1.102 billion in 2025 revenue with first-time positive gross margin, and China’s NEV exports surged in markets such as Brazil, the UK and the UAE.

Apr 5, 202612 min

BYDZeekr

BYD Leads China EV Push as Zeekr, Chips Advance

BYD has launched the 2026 Seal 06 GT and Seal 06 DM-i Wagon in China, bringing faster charging, lidar-based driver assistance, and aggressive pricing to two very different EV segments. At the same time, Zeekr’s 925 hp 001 Fifth Anniversary Edition and a new domestic smart cockpit mass-production milestone show how the Chinese EV market is advancing on performance, software, and supply-chain localization all at once.

Apr 3, 202610 min

VolkswagenLuxeed

Chinese EVs Shift Fast as Quality, Retail Evolve

China’s EV market is entering a new phase, with J.D. Power’s 2026 NEV quality study showing industry complaints rose to 231 PP100 while software, infotainment, and ADAS issues increasingly replace battery faults as the main pain points. At the same time, Volkswagen is expanding its China EV retail strategy for the 800V ID. Unyx 08, while Luxeed has named former Huawei/Honor executive Guo Rui as CEO and revealed the tech-heavy V9 flagship MPV.

Apr 2, 202612 min

LeapmotorInfineon

Leapmotor and Infineon Signal China EV Shift

Leapmotor’s new A10 shows how quickly Chinese EV technology is moving downmarket, bringing lidar-equipped advanced driver assistance to the RMB 86,800 price point while the company targets 1 million annual sales in 2026. At the same time, Infineon’s new automotive motor-control SiP highlights the importance of subsystem integration, while Binli Auto’s wage crisis underscores the brutal consolidation underway in the Chinese EV market.

Mar 28, 202610 min

Dongfeng NissanNX8

Dongfeng Nissan NX8 Leads China EV Tech Push

Dongfeng Nissan has launched pre-sales for the new NX8 family SUV and unveiled Tianyan Architecture 2.0, bringing 800V charging, dual BEV/EREV powertrains, lidar-backed ADAS, and a strong safety pitch to China’s fiercely competitive EV market. Alongside Nvidia’s GTC 2026 autonomous-driving updates and Avatr’s Taihang Chassis Control 2.0, the news shows how Chinese EV competition is shifting from simple range and performance claims to full-stack software, safety, and engineering execution.

Mar 21, 202611 min

CheryExeed

Chery EX7 Leads Chinese EV Push as Geely Eyes No.1

Chery’s Exeed EX7 has opened global blind orders with an aviation-grade electronic-mechanical braking system, up to 726 km of EV range, and a broader solid-state battery roadmap in view. At the same time, Geely says it wants to overtake BYD as China’s top-selling automaker in 2026 after posting 345.2 billion yuan in 2025 revenue, while Nio’s Firefly is launching a new special edition to counter a February delivery dip to 2,657 units.

Mar 19, 202610 min

VinFastChinese EVs

VinFast Faces Losses as EV Sales Surge in 2025

VinFast nearly doubled EV deliveries to 196,919 vehicles in 2025 and lifted revenue 105% to $3.59 billion, but its net loss widened to $3.87 billion as costs surged. The Vietnamese EV maker is now pivoting toward hybrids, Southeast Asia, and factory automation, while broader industry pressures—from Middle East logistics disruption to next-gen 4D sensing technology—show how quickly the global EV market is evolving.

Mar 17, 202610 min

WulingHongguang MINIEV

Wuling, ORA Signal China EV’s Next Global Phase

Wuling, Great Wall ORA, and D-Robotics offered a revealing snapshot of China’s EV industry in March 2026: better small EV packaging at home, more flexible global powertrain strategies abroad, and rising investment in the AI compute stack behind next-generation mobility. The fifth-gen Hongguang MINIEV adds four-door practicality and an 838-liter max cargo area, while ORA 5 targets overseas growth with BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICE options and D-Robotics raised $120 million to expand edge-AI and robotics computing.

Mar 16, 202610 min

XiaomiXiaomi SU7

Xiaomi SU7 Gets Major 2026 Upgrade and 902km Range

Xiaomi’s 2026 SU7 update brings far more than a facelift, adding standard lidar, 700 TOPS assisted-driving compute, up to 902 km CLTC range, and major safety upgrades including 9 airbags and 2200 MPa door beams. With pre-sales open from RMB 229,900 ahead of an April launch, the revised SU7 shows how fast China’s EV market is shifting toward high-voltage charging, hardware-rich ADAS, and stronger safety credentials.

Mar 14, 20269 min

BYDPony.ai

China EVs Face Quality Test as L4 Services Scale

China’s EV industry is expanding fast, but quality pressure is rising just as autonomous driving commercialization accelerates. New industry data shows 227,803 vehicle complaints in 2025, up 31.6% year on year, with NEVs accounting for 44.8%, while Pony.ai and Hesai announced major L4 milestones in robotaxi and unmanned logistics. Together, the updates show that Chinese EVs are entering a new phase where scale alone is not enough—reliability and user trust are becoming decisive.

Mar 13, 202610 min

Chinese EVsLeapmotor

Chinese EVs Face AI Shock as Charging Goes Robotic

China’s EV market is entering a new phase where AI is shaping both vehicle technology and vehicle pricing. A tightening memory supply chain is pushing up costs for smart EVs, while brands like Leapmotor ramp up ADAS investment and companies such as Mercedes-Benz and Nonox explore robotic charging with 800V, 320 kW-capable systems. At the same time, range-extended EVs are gaining broader acceptance as China’s market shifts from ideological debates to practical, scenario-based electrification.

Mar 10, 20269 min

HuaweiNIO

Huawei and NIO Signal China EV Tech’s Next Leap

Huawei, NIO, and robotics startup MagicLab each delivered a signal about where China’s EV and intelligent-mobility market is heading in 2026. Huawei’s new 896-line dual-optical-path lidar promises longer-range small-object detection, NIO raised over RMB 3.2 billion across battery assets and chips, and MagicLab is reorganizing for scale and a possible IPO—underscoring China’s push into core EV hardware, autonomous driving, batteries, semiconductors, and embodied AI.

Mar 9, 202612 min