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Nio launches first fifth-gen swap stations in 7 cities, opening network to Firefly
The new stations support wheelbases of up to 3.5 meters, allowing the Nio, Onvo and Firefly brands to share the network. Read more…
Nio’s 120-kWh battery pack still in the works, will fit all models
William Li said Nio’s 120-kWh large battery pack is still being developed, without giving a timeline. Read more…
SAIC VW ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid sedan to begin pre-sales on August 11
The plug-in hybrid sedan is Volkswagen’s first sedan globally with urban NOA capability. Read more…
SAIC VW files ID. ERA 5X SUV, first all-electric model in ID. ERA lineup
The compact ID. ERA 5X SUV is Volkswagen’s first model built on the CMP (China Main Platform). Read more…
GAC Aion files Ray 7 electric sedan, first model in new Ray series
The GAC Aion Ray 7 measures 4,960 mm in length and features a low-slung, wide-body stance with a fastback profile. Read more…
BYD files updated Seal 07 sedan with larger dimensions, more power
The updated Seal 07 is significantly larger, with its length increasing to 5,080 mm from 4,995 mm. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao files for Tai 9, its largest SUV yet
The 6-seat plug-in hybrid SUV measures 5,270 mm in length, exceeding the 5,195 mm Bao 8, currently Fang Cheng Bao’s largest model. Read more…
Deepal launches updated S05 electric SUV, starting at about $17,000
Higher-end versions of the updated Deepal S05 feature a 128-channel LiDAR from Hesai and 2 Horizon Robotics J6M chips. Read more…
Leapmotor’s sub-$10,000 A10 SUV hits 100,000-unit production milestone 135 days after launch
The A10 is Leapmotor’s fastest model to reach the 100,000-unit production milestone. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in H1 2026: CATL 39.9%, BYD 14.4%
Seven Chinese companies ranked among the top 10, with a combined 72.4% share of the global EV battery market. Read more…
Pony AI plans to deploy up to 1,000 Gen-4 autonomous heavy trucks in 2-3 years
Pony AI also plans to deploy 100,000 L4 autonomous light-duty trucks by 2030. Read more…
Smart launches new-generation #1 in China, starting at about $22,100
The new-generation Smart #1 is the brand’s first model built entirely on an 800-volt platform across the lineup. Read more…
Buick prices Electra L7 EV in China at about $25,000 in pre-sales
Buick is offering the Electra L7 EV in three versions, with pre-sales starting price matching that of the extended-range version. Read more…
CALB responds to ‘banana battery’ fallout with quality overhaul
China’s third-largest battery maker has tightened manufacturing tolerances and given its quality team veto power over batch releases. Read more…
BYD Yangwang launches 4-seat version of flagship U8L SUV at about $215,000
The full-size executive flagship SUV starts at 1,458,000 yuan ($214,740). Read more…
Freelander 8 pre-sales event rescheduled as strong typhoon approaches east China
The pre-sales event for the Freelander 8 has been rescheduled from the originally planned August 10 to August 14, out of consideration for safety. Read more…
Li Auto launches cheaper entry version of i8 in bid to revive electric SUV sales
The Li i8 Rear-Drive Long Range starts at 309,800 yuan ($45,630), 30,000 yuan below the all-wheel-drive version. Read more…
Huawei-backed Maextro launches 2 luxury MPVs to take on Toyota Alphard, Lexus LM
The Maextro V680 starts at 648,000 yuan ($95,450), while the V800 is priced from 766,000 yuan to 1.016 million yuan. Read more…
Huawei-backed Stelato starts pre-sales of G9 off-road SUV
The Stelato G9 has a starting pre-sales price of 439,800 yuan ($64,780) and received 5,100 pre-orders within the first 2 hours. Read more…
