17 Stories

Leapmotor

Geely Signals a Crucial Shift From Scale to Efficiency

Geely's August 17 leadership reshuffle and strong H1 2026 earnings mark a turning point for one of China's biggest EV groups. With 1.423 million sales, RMB 173.6 billion in revenue, and 46% core profit growth, Geely looks strong—but the bigger story is its shift from expansion through brands and assets toward efficiency, export profitability, and tighter technology focus. Leapmotor's Argentina EREV launch via Stellantis shows that across the Chinese EV market, global growth is increasingly about smart partnerships and capital discipline.

Aug 18, 202611 min

ZeekrLeapmotor

Zeekr and Leapmotor Show China EVs’ Global Reach

Waymo has reportedly imported more than 3,200 Zeekr-built Ojai robotaxis into the US despite 102.5% tariffs, underlining how competitive Chinese EV platforms remain in autonomous mobility. Meanwhile, Leapmotor’s new A05 hatchback starts at just 63,900 yuan ($9,475) with up to 510 km range and available LiDAR, as China’s NEV sales climbed 23.7% year-on-year to 1.561 million units in July.

Aug 12, 20269 min

Chinese EVsAvatr

Chinese EVs Accelerate as AI Reshapes Autonomy

Chinese EVs are entering a new phase where AI and autonomous driving matter as much as batteries and pricing. Avatr’s 07L brings Huawei ADS 5 to the RMB 229,900 segment, Leapmotor’s A10 hit 100,000 units in just 135 days, and global developments from Nvidia, Samsung, Wayve, and Meta show that compute and AI infrastructure are becoming core to EV competition.

Aug 11, 20268 min

LeapmotorXPeng

Leapmotor A05 and XPeng G9L Sharpen China EV Fight

Leapmotor’s new A05 compact EV will launch on August 10 with up to 510 km CLTC range, while XPeng’s G9L flagship SUV arrives with an 800V platform, 577 hp, and a claim of 450 km of charging in just nine minutes. Together, the two models show how Chinese EV brands are intensifying competition from affordable mass-market electric cars to premium AI-powered SUVs.

Aug 4, 20269 min

ZeekrLeapmotor

Zeekr Hits 800,000 Deliveries as China EVs Evolve

Zeekr has surpassed 800,000 cumulative deliveries in under five years, highlighting the growing strength of China’s premium EV segment. At the same time, Leapmotor says pure EV adoption is accelerating even as PHEV and EREV models retain regional relevance, while new Chinese EV safety standards and AI advances from Alibaba signal a more mature, technology-driven Chinese EV market.

Jun 17, 202610 min

Xiaomi AutoLeapmotor

Xiaomi, Leapmotor Drive China EV Expansion

China’s EV sector saw three important June 12 developments: Xiaomi Auto previewed a home charging robotic arm for Q4 2026 launch, Leapmotor began rolling out the Lafa5 across 26 European markets, and Xinlian Integrated announced a RMB 20 billion chip fab expansion. Together, the moves show how Chinese EV competition is shifting beyond cars alone toward smarter charging, global exports, and stronger semiconductor supply chains.

Jun 13, 20268 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

LeapmotorBAIC BluePark

Leapmotor, BAIC, Geely Drive EV Tech Forward

Leapmotor’s new D19 flagship SUV, BAIC BluePark’s Arcfox-Stelato strategy, and Geely’s expanded safety partnership with Autoliv show how China’s EV market is shifting beyond range and price wars. From a cooling module with 10% thermal headroom and 20% weight reduction to BAIC brands contributing 92.7% of sales and Geely’s joint lab targeting next-generation occupant protection, the real competition is increasingly happening in thermal management, ecosystems, and safety standards.

May 16, 20269 min

Chinese EVsLeapmotor

Chinese EVs Surge as Leapmotor Leads April Sales

China’s EV market delivered a striking April 2026 snapshot: Leapmotor led startup brands with 71,387 deliveries, SAIC kept the overall sales crown, and Chery’s new-energy sales surpassed 100,000 for the first time. The bigger story is that Chinese EV competition is expanding beyond volume into exports, ADAS data scale, and charging infrastructure economics, with Huawei and Tesla both crossing major assisted-driving mileage milestones.

May 6, 202610 min

LeapmotorIM Motors

Leapmotor D19 Leads China EV SUV Launch Wave

Leapmotor’s new D19, IM Motors’ LS8, and GAC Aion’s N60 show how quickly China’s EV market is escalating, with 1,280 TOPS computing power, 800V-1,000V architectures, lidar, and up to 680 km CLTC range now central to the sales pitch. But fresh quality-complaint data also suggests the industry’s rapid pace is creating pressure on execution, making reliability and software stability the next major battleground in Chinese EVs.

Apr 17, 202611 min

HuaweiSAIC-GM-Wuling

Huawei, Wuling and Tesla Reshape the EV Race

SAIC-GM-Wuling and Huawei have launched the Huajing S, a six-seat SUV priced at RMB 150,000-200,000 that brings urban NCA, highway assist, and smart parking into China’s mainstream EV market. At the same time, Tesla has started rolling out FSD V14.3 in the US while Shanghai delivered 213,000 vehicles in Q1, and Leapmotor surged to the top of Italy’s BEV market with a 2,827% March sales jump.

Apr 8, 20269 min

LeapmotorIM Motors

Leapmotor and IM Motors Drive China EV Momentum

Leapmotor’s A10 appears to be one of China’s first breakout EV launches of 2026, with dealer-channel estimates suggesting nearly 20,000 orders in just 72 hours and the RMB 86,800 lidar version emerging as the most popular trim. Meanwhile, IM Motors’ new LS8 shows how fierce the premium Chinese EV and EREV race has become, combining an 800V platform, 430 km CLTC electric range, 1,605 km total range, and Nvidia-powered assisted driving tech in a family SUV aimed at the RMB 250,000-350,000 segment.

Mar 31, 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

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

NIOLeapmotor

NIO's Ultra-Low Rates & Leapmotor's 27% Surge Shake EV Market

NIO slashes EV buying costs with 0.49% financing and BaaS starting at 3.8万元 down for ET5/ES6 models, while Leapmotor hits 32,059 January deliveries (27% up). These moves leverage tax perks and advanced tech like 100kWh batteries and lidar. As Chinese EVs dominate domestically, global brands face intensifying pressure from affordable innovation.

Feb 1, 20264 min

Chinese EVsICE exports

Chinese ICE Cars Dominate Overseas as Leapmotor Founder Boosts Stake

Chinese ICE vehicles from Chery and SAIC are dominating overseas markets like South Africa (16% share) and Chile (33%), exporting 4.57M units in 2024 amid EV slowdowns. Meanwhile, Leapmotor founder Zhu Jiangming boosted his stake for the third time (HK$108.6M), backing record deliveries of 536k units Jan-Nov 2025 despite a 33% stock drop. This showcases China's versatile EV and ICE strategies conquering global demand.

Dec 11, 20254 min

Chinese EVsBYD

Chinese EV Sales Surge: Winners, Tariffs, and 2026 Plans

Leapmotor, Xiaomi, and XPeng have exceeded 2025 sales targets amid China's EV boom, with BYD and Geely poised to follow, but NIO and Great Wall lag. Mexico's 50% tariffs threaten exports, while Huawei's HarmonyOS alliance plans 10+ 2026 models and L3 driving. This mix of triumphs and tensions highlights China's EV market's global pivot.