Li Auto delivered 93,211 cars in the third quarter, down 39.01 percent year-on-year and down 16.08 percent from the second quarter.
Analysts estimate the Li Mega recall could reduce Li Auto’s profits by RMB 1.14 billion.
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Chery’s Exeed brand begins pre-sales of ET5 midsize SUV from $22,530
The Exeed ET5 is an EREV with a CLTC battery range of 210 kilometers.
It is the first model equipped with Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6P chip and HSD (Horizon SuperDrive) smart driving system.
Dongfeng Nissan begins pre-sales of N6 hybrid sedan, starting at $15,060
The N6 is Dongfeng Nissan’s latest competitive model following the N7 pure electric sedan, set for official launch on December 8.
The N7, launched in late April, represents a major comeback for Japanese automakers in China’s EV market.
Dongfeng Nissan begins pre-sales of N6 hybrid sedan, starting at $15,060
The N6 is Dongfeng Nissan’s latest competitive model following the N7 pure electric sedan, set for official launch on December 8.
The N7, launched in late April, represents a major comeback for Japanese automakers in China’s EV market.
Dongfeng expects to begin mass production of solid-state batteries offering 1,000 km range in Sept 2026
These solid-state batteries feature an energy density of 350 Wh/kg, and Dongfeng has already put a 0.2 GWh pilot line into operation.
Dongfeng is also developing 350 Wh/kg all-solid-state batteries supporting fast charging, with pilot production expected by December 2027.
Onvo L80’s launch expected in H1 2026, says Nio’s William Li
Onvo had originally planned to launch the L80 five-seat SUV in the fourth quarter of this year but delayed it due to tight factory capacity.
The L80 shares the vast majority of its components with the L90.
Ford to start pre-sales of electric Bronco in China on Nov 18 in latest comeback effort
The electric Bronco is one of the latest major offensives in Ford’s comeback effort in China’s EV market, where the US automaker is consolidating resources.
The electric Bronco is an off-road SUV offering both BEV and EREV options.
Nio’s LiDAR supplier Seyond passes Hong Kong listing hearing, trading expected on Dec 10
Seyond is Nio’s sole LiDAR supplier, with 91.6 percent of its 2024 revenue derived from the EV maker.
Seyond will become the third Chinese LiDAR maker to list in Hong Kong, joining RoboSense and Hesai.
Xiaomi SU7 delivery wait time reduction reflects capacity expansion efforts, Goldman Sachs says
A potential new SU7 facelift release is finally arriving in the next couple of months, Goldman Sachs said.
Goldman Sachs anticipated that Xiaomi’s production capacity expansion plans will see further official progress in the coming months.
China mulls limiting cars’ default performance as EV crashes frequently occur
China plans to require passenger vehicles to default to a state where acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes less than five seconds upon each startup.
This aims to require drivers to consciously engage in specific actions when using high-acceleration modes, thereby enhancing their driving preparedness.
IM Motors launches LS9 large extended-range SUV with up to 402-km battery range
IM Motors offers two variants of the LS9 starting at RMB 322,800 ($45,360), with deliveries set to begin later this month.
The vehicle has a peak power output of up to 390 kW (523 horsepower) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
GWM’s Ora sub-brand begins pre-sales of Ora 5 SUV, starting at $15,430
The Ora 5 is Ora’s first electric SUV model, with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 109,800.
The Ora 5 is one of Ora’s major models launched after years of relative quiet in the EV market.
Leapmotor to launch Ultra version of Lafa 5 in Q2 2026
The Ultra version of Lafa 5 will deliver a more advanced driving experience at a higher price point.
The Lafa 5’s pre-sales starting price is RMB 105,800 ($14,860), with its official launch set for November 28.
China NEV retail at 265,000 in Nov 1-9, down 5% year-on-year
From November 1-9, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 415,000 units, down 19 percent year-on-year.
The retail penetration rate of NEVs in China was 64 percent from November 1 to 9, and 52.9 percent year-to-date.
Nio to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 25
In the third quarter, Nio delivered a record 87,071 vehicles, within its guidance range of 87,000 to 91,000 units.
Nio previously guided third-quarter revenue of between RMB 21.81 billion ($3.05 billion) and RMB 22.88 billion.
2025 Guangzhou auto show to begin on Nov 21, 93 new models set to debut
Domestic automakers including Nio, Xpeng, Xiaomi EV, and Li Auto, alongside international brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, will participate.
The total number of vehicles on display will be 1,085, with NEVs accounting for 629 units, or 58 percent.
Tesla Shanghai plant sees 5 millionth battery pack roll off line
Giga Shanghai saw its 5-millionth battery pack roll off the line, marking a milestone for Tesla’s largest global production facility.
Tesla independently develops its own battery cell chemistry and designs its battery pack structure, the company said on Weibo.
CATL has started mass production of its 5th-gen LFP batteries
CATL’s fifth-generation LFP batteries have achieved new breakthroughs in energy density and cycle life, according to its chairman Robin Zeng.
Currently, over 20 million NEVs worldwide are equipped with CATL batteries.
CATL has started mass production of its 5th-gen LFP batteries
CATL’s fifth-generation LFP batteries have achieved new breakthroughs in energy density and cycle life, according to its chairman Robin Zeng.
Currently, over 20 million NEVs worldwide are equipped with CATL batteries.
China Oct EV battery installations: CATL holds 43.00% share, BYD 21.29%
CATL’s market share in October increased by 0.19 percentage points compared to September, while BYD’s share grew by 0.22 percentage points.
Most smaller players experienced declines in market share.
