The updated SU7 boasts a CLTC range of up to 902 km, making it one of the longest-range EVs in China.
The updated SU7 starts at a pre-sales price of RMB 229,900, representing a RMB 14,000 increase — or 6.48% — over its predecessor.
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Xiaomi EV to launch SU7’s 1st update in Apr, pre-sales begin today
The updated SU7 sedan will come standard with LiDAR and achieve a major breakthrough in range, Xiaomi’s founder said.
Over the past year and nine months, Xiaomi has delivered over 360,000 SU7 vehicles, averaging more than 17,000 units per month.
Nio flags potential cost pressures from memory chips
“Potential cost pressures this year are quite significant. The biggest cost pressure isn’t raw materials, but memory chips,” said William Li.
For the entire automotive sector, rising memory chip prices could exert immense pressure throughout the year, Li added.
Nio Firefly right-hand drive model to debut in Singapore on Jan 8
The right-hand drive Firefly EV will go on sale in Singapore around the 2026 Chinese New Year in February.
Mass production of the right-hand drive Firefly commenced in November, with the first batch shipped to Singapore.
BYD officially removes Song Plus from Ocean lineup, discontinuing one of its best-selling models
The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD’s efforts to restructure its product portfolio.
The Song Plus sold 400,920 units in 2025, making it one of BYD’s best-selling models.
BYD officially removes Song Plus from Ocean lineup, discontinuing one of its best-selling models
The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD’s efforts to restructure its product portfolio.
The Song Plus sold 400,920 units in 2025, making it one of BYD’s best-selling models.
Tesla offers 7-year low-interest financing as China begins to collect purchase tax on EVs
Tesla has begun offering ultra-long-term low-interest financing for its EVs in China to offset the impact of the newly implemented purchase tax.
Tesla also provides a 5-year zero-interest financing option, extending this incentive to the Model Y L for the first time.
Tesla offers 7-year low-interest financing as China begins to collect purchase tax on EVs
Tesla has begun offering ultra-long-term low-interest financing for its EVs in China to offset the impact of the newly implemented purchase tax.
Tesla also provides a 5-year zero-interest financing option, extending this incentive to the Model Y L for the first time.
Tesla makes minor updates to Model Y in China, prices unchanged
The five-seat Model Y’s center display has been upgraded from the previous 15.4-inch 1080P panel to the 16-inch 2K resolution screen used in the six-seat Model Y L.
In the highly competitive Chinese market, many domestic EV makers have already widely adopted 3K resolution screens for their in-car displays.
Nio, CATL ink 5-year deal to deepen ties on long-life batteries and battery swap network
Nio and CATL will focus on joint development of long-life batteries and battery swap compatibility technologies.
The two companies will jointly advance the establishment of battery swap technical standards and the sharing of battery swap network resources.
Nio reaches 1 million car production milestone, aims for up to 50% annual sales growth next
Nio Inc saw its 1-millionth mass-produced vehicle roll off the production line, after celebrating its 11th anniversary in November.
Nio aims for annual sales growth of 40% to 50% going forward.
Nio reaches 1 million car production milestone, aims for up to 50% annual sales growth next
Nio Inc saw its 1-millionth mass-produced vehicle roll off the production line, after celebrating its 11th anniversary in November.
Nio aims for annual sales growth of 40% to 50% going forward.
Xpeng Austria plant completes trial production of 2026 P7+ as European launch nears
Xpeng said that its Chinese and Austrian teams are currently moving forward with next-stage R&D and production processes.
Xpeng will hold its European launch event in Brussels, Belgium, starting at 9:00 local time on January 9.
Tesla China’s Dec wholesale sales rise to 97,171 units, its 2nd-highest ever
This trails only November 2022’s 100,291 units, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
Tesla China’s wholesale sales in 2025 totaled 851,732 units, representing a year-on-year decline of 7.08 percent.
China NEV wholesale sales up 4% to 1.57 million in Dec, CPCA estimates show
Cumulative wholesale sales of passenger NEVs reached 15.33 million units in 2025, marking a 25% year-on-year increase. Read more…
Zeekr teases high-performance hybrid SUV 8X
The Zeekr 8X is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, with pricing starting around RMB 400,000 ($57,290), according to previous reports.
The Zeekr 8X is poised to become Zeekr’s second hybrid model following the Zeekr 9X.
FAW Hongqi rolls out 1st prototype car equipped with solid-state batteries
Hongqi’s first full solid-state battery pack has been installed in the Hongqi Tiangong 06 prototype vehicle.
Hongqi said that its research team achieved a series of breakthroughs in critical areas after 470 days of intensive research.
Shanghai aims to become ‘world’s eVTOL capital’
Shanghai targets an annual output value of about RMB 80 billion ($11.4 billion) for the core industries of its low-altitude economy by 2028.
The city targets establishing mass production capabilities for over 500 new-generation aircraft models by 2028.
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
