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Chinese EV makers scramble for CATL batteries to deliver more cars before extra tax costs hit
Representatives from several Chinese automakers visited CATL headquarters to secure battery capacity before the rollback of NEV purchase tax incentive.
CATL currently prefers to offer guarantees and preferential terms to automakers that exclusively use its products and have high shipment volumes.
Xpeng Aridge officially debuts hybrid flying car A868 with range exceeding 500 km
The Aridge A868 flying car can take six passengers, designed to meet the needs of multi-person long-range travel.
The A868 prototype has entered the test flight phase.
Nio starts displaying Coca-Cola ads at some battery swap stations
To date, 32 battery swap stations have begun displaying Coca-Cola advertisements, marking Nio’s first such initiative.
Nio currently operates 3,555 battery swap stations across China, having provided over 90 million cumulative services.
Xpeng’s Iron humanoid robot looks so real that some suspect it hides a human inside
What began as scattered discussions quickly evolved into trending topics across Chinese social media.
Xpeng CEO shared a video today showcasing details of this new-generation Iron.
WeRide, Pony AI both tumble on Hong Kong stock market debut
As of press time, WeRide fell 12.18 percent and Pony AI dropped 13.96 percent.
WeRide raised about HK$2.93 billion in net proceeds from its Hong Kong offering, while Pony AI secured HK$6.45 billion in net proceeds.
Mercedes launches electric CLA in China to rival Tesla Model 3
The Mercedes electric CLA overlaps significantly in price range with Tesla’s Model 3 in China, offering a range of up to 866 km.
Enhanced localization integration may become a key factor for potential buyers choosing the electric CLA over the Model 3.
Xpeng unveils next-gen Iron humanoid robot at 2025 AI Day
The next-generation Iron humanoid robot is equipped with three Turing AI chips from Xpeng, delivering 2,250 TOPS of computing power.
Xpeng aims to achieve mass production of advanced robots by the end of 2026.
China NEV retail up 17% year-on-year to 1.4 million in Oct, preliminary CPCA data show
In October, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 2.387 million units, up 6 percent year-on-year.
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 58.7 percent in October and 53.0 percent year-to-date.
Xpeng to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 17 after record quarterly deliveries
Xpeng delivered 116,007 vehicles in the third quarter, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of record-high deliveries.
Xpeng delivered 355,209 vehicles from January to October, poised to achieve its annual delivery target ahead of schedule.
Xpeng to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 17 after record quarterly deliveries
Xpeng delivered 116,007 vehicles in the third quarter, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of record-high deliveries.
Xpeng delivered 355,209 vehicles from January to October, poised to achieve its annual delivery target ahead of schedule.
Xpeng to launch 3 robotaxi models in 2026 and kick off trial operations
These robotaxis will be equipped with four Xpeng-developed Turing AI chips, delivering up to 3000 TOPS of computing power.
Xpeng also plans to introduce higher-spec Robo trims for some existing models next year, delivering Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities.
VW to develop smart driving chips with Horizon Robotics in China
The chip is expected to be delivered within the next 3-5 years, with a single-chip computing power of about 500 to 700 TOPS.
Volkswagen said that the chip is specifically designed for China’s complex road environments and diverse driving scenarios.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Sept 2025: CATL 36.6%, BYD 17.9%
CATL and BYD collectively installed 442.2 GWh of EV batteries from January to September 2025, accounting for 54.5 percent of the global total.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution maintained its third-place position with a 9.8 percent market share during the January-September period.
BYD plans to launch its ultra-luxury brand Yangwang in Middle East by early 2026
BYD showcased the Yangwang U8 to local customers during a new store opening in the UAE in September 2024.
Yangwang represents one of the most premium brands developed by a Chinese automaker.
Pony AI puts 7th-gen robotaxi into operation with significantly lower costs
Pony AI said the autonomous driving suite for its seventh-generation robotaxi costs 70 percent less than the previous generation.
Currently, Pony AI operates a fleet of over 720 robotaxis, with a goal to expand to 1,000 vehicles by the end of this year.
Zeekr launches updated X compact SUV with longer range and lower prices
The updated Zeekr X starts at RMB 145,800 ($20,460) after limited-time incentives, offering over 530 km of CLTC range.
The compact SUV, designed by Zeekr for urban mobility, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.69 seconds.
Seres falls in Hong Kong stock market debut
As of press time, Seres was down 4.79 percent in Hong Kong morning trading, with a market capitalization of HK$217 billion ($27.9 billion).
Seres reported a net income of RMB 2.37 billion in the third quarter, representing a 1.74 percent year-on-year decrease.
IM Motors starts pre-sales of LS9 extended-range SUV with 402-km battery range
The IM LS9 starts at RMB 336,900 ($47,280) during pre-sales, with its official launch set for November 12.
It ranks among China’s longest-range EREVs.
BYD launches updated Xia MPV at significantly lower prices
The 2026 Xia MPV carries an official starting price of RMB 206,800 ($29,020), representing a 17.21 percent reduction compared to its predecessor.
The updated Xia achieves longer battery ranges and reduced fuel consumption.
