Tesla climbed three spots in China’s NEV market rankings in August, moving up from eighth place in July.
Xiaomi EV entered the NEV sales top 10 for the first time, ranking tenth with a 3.3 percent market share.
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Nio starts accepting test drives for new ES8 in China as launch comes in 10 days
Starting Wednesday, test drives for the all-new ES8 are available at over 500 stores across 152 cities in China.
Nio will officially launch the third-generation ES8 at Nio Day 2025 on September 20.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches Tai 7 SUV, starting at $25,250
The Tai 7 competes with SUV models including the GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T and Li L6 at a lower price point.
As the second model in Fang Cheng Bao’s Tai series, the Tai 7 prioritizes family use compared to the off-road-focused Bao series.
Xpeng Aug deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 maintains strong performance, G7 contributes more volume
The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, accounting for 40.66 percent of Xpeng’s August deliveries.
The G7, launched in early July, delivered 6,815 units in August, the second highest monthly volume for any Xpeng model.
Xpeng Aug deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 maintains strong performance, G7 contributes more volume
The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, accounting for 40.66 percent of Xpeng’s August deliveries.
The G7, launched in early July, delivered 6,815 units in August, the second highest monthly volume for any Xpeng model.
CATL’s suspended lithium mine to resume production soon, report says
Following the production halt at the CATL lithium mine on August 10, China’s lithium carbonate prices surged by 24 percent at one point.
The mine is resuming operations faster than the market’s most optimistic expectations, a source said.
Li Auto Aug deliveries breakdown: EREVs continue decline, Mega nears record high
Li Auto’s four L series EREVs saw further significant year-on-year declines in August deliveries, while the Li Mega MPV continued approaching its record high.
The Li i8 electric SUV, which began deliveries on August 20, delivered 2,212 units in August.
Tesla Model Y sales in China fall for 2nd consecutive month in Aug
The Model Y saw year-on-year declines in China retail sales for six out of the first eight months, ahead of the deliveries of the six-seat Model Y L that began earlier this month.
From January to August, Model Y retail sales in China totaled 241,670 units, down 16.51 percent year-on-year.
Nio Aug deliveries breakdown: ET5 Touring surpasses ES6 for 3rd consecutive month
The ET5 Touring delivered 4,315 units in August, maintaining its position as Nio’s top-selling model by monthly volume.
Since deliveries began in June 2019, the ES6 had been Nio’s highest-selling model by monthly volume in the vast majority of months over the past several years.
Spy shots: Nio ES9 spotted for 1st time
Multiple images circulating on Chinese social media platforms have revealed what appears to be the Nio ES9 for the first time, showing it is larger than the ES8.
The Nio main brand will launch the ES9 and the all-new ES7 large SUVs in 2026.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Sept 7: Nio Inc 6,270, Tesla 14,300, Xiaomi 6,200
The Nio main brand recorded 2,530 insurance registrations last week, Onvo 2,650, and Firefly 1,090.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 14.40 percent from the previous week’s 12,500 units, making it one of the few brands to see growth.
BYD to launch updated Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan on Sept 15
Xpeng plans to launch mass-market Mona series in Europe in 2026
In 2026, a variety of Mona products will be launched in China, Europe, and other global markets, Xpeng CEO said.
Year-to-date, Mona M03 has delivered 117,443 units, accounting for 43.24 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
Xpeng plans to launch mass-market Mona series in Europe in 2026
In 2026, a variety of Mona products will be launched in China, Europe, and other global markets, Xpeng CEO said.
Year-to-date, Mona M03 has delivered 117,443 units, accounting for 43.24 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
Xpeng sets up its 1st European R&D center in Munich
Xpeng’s first R&D center in Europe will officially open soon, marking its ninth globally.
Centered on the philosophy “In Europe, With Europe,” this facility aims to uncover local user needs while accelerating technological innovation and localization efforts.
Xpeng sets up its 1st European R&D center in Munich
Xpeng’s first R&D center in Europe will officially open soon, marking its ninth globally.
Centered on the philosophy “In Europe, With Europe,” this facility aims to uncover local user needs while accelerating technological innovation and localization efforts.
Nio Firefly scores 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash test
This marks the latest safety recognition for Firefly in Europe, following its top score in China’s crash test at the end of July.
Firefly delivered 4,346 units in August, an 83.69 percent increase from July, bringing cumulative deliveries to 14,555 units.
China NEV retail back above 1 million in Aug as BEV sales maintain growth
August BEV sales rose 17.2 percent year-on-year, while hybrid vehicle sales fell 6.8 percent, marking the second consecutive month of year-on-year decline.
China’s NEV retail penetration rate reached 55.2 percent in August, up 1.5 percentage points from the same period last year.
Leapmotor debuts Lafa 5 hatchback in Germany, begins pre-sales in China
Leapmotor will officially launch the Lafa 5 in China in the fourth quarter, with deliveries of the hatchback commencing in the first half of 2026.
Global sales of the Lafa 5 will begin in 2026.
Momenta, Uber to start robotaxi testing in Germany in 2026
Momenta will test Level 4 autonomous robotaxis with Uber in Munich, Germany, starting in 2026.
Momenta will integrate its AI-driven autonomous driving technology into Uber’s global platform.
