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Chinese EV market

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

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

Nissan SylphyAito M9

Nissan Sylphy vs Aito M9: China's EV Shift Exposed

Nissan Sylphy defies China's 60% EV surge with 20k+ monthly sales in cities like Foshan, while Aito M9 hits 260k deliveries in two years, dominating 500k RMB luxury PHEVs. Ideal CEO Li Xiang pushes voice-AI cockpits as the next frontier, highlighting the fuel-to-tech transition reshaping markets. This duality signals Chinese EVs' global prowess in affordability and premium innovation.

Dec 27, 20254 min

BYDPHEV

BYD's PHEV Oil Boost, 2025 Sedan Surge & L3 Milestone

BYD partners with Mobil for PHEV-specific engine oil exceeding standards by 50%, as 2025 China sedan sales hit 11M with EVs taking 61% of Top 20. Arcfox Alpha S grabs first L3 plates, pioneering LiDAR-equipped autonomy. These moves spotlight China's hybrid, affordable EV, and self-driving prowess reshaping the global market.

Dec 23, 20254 min

Mainline TechL4 autonomous trucks

Mainline Tech IPO Rush: L4 Trucks & CATL Battery Boom

Mainline Tech, China's L4 autonomous truck leader, files for Hong Kong IPO with 38.6B RMB valuation and 830+ deliveries, amid CATL's November battery sales dominance at 179.4 GWh total (52.7% YoY power growth). This duo underscores China's EV autonomy surge, with robust exports signaling global disruption. Investors eye scaled logistics and battery supply chains in 2026.

Dec 13, 20254 min