The V900 extended-range MPV measures 5,360 mm in length and offers a range of up to 1,220 km on a full tank and fully charged battery.
Pre-sales for the V900 commenced on January 7, with a starting price of RMB 319,800 ($45,840).
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CATL signs $17.2 billion lithium order as world’s largest EV battery maker secures key material supply
Ronbay will supply CATL with 3.05 million tons of LFP cathode material from the first quarter of 2026 through 2031.
CATL is also investing in another Chinese LFP material supplier, Fulin Precision Machining.
Huawei-backed Luxeed to launch 2 new models and update 2 existing ones this year
Luxeed will launch a new large SUV in 2026, in addition to the already announced V9 MPV.
Luxeed has begun considering international expansion, with the right-hand-drive version of the V9 MPV scheduled for release in the second half of 2026.
Nio vows to advance European operations following China-EU consensus
Nio said it is pleased to see China and the EU making steady progress toward consensus on the basis of mutual respect.
China and the EU have reached an agreement on price undertakings for Chinese BEV exports, marking significant progress toward replacing additional tariffs.
Svolt unveils ‘world’s largest capacity’ 80-kWh PHEV battery pack
The pack’s cells support peak charging rates of up to 6C, enabling a 10%-80% charge in under 10 minutes.
Svolt achieved its first quarterly profit in the fourth quarter 2025 and aims to realize full-year profitability in 2026.
Huawei-backed Aito reaches 1 million car production milestone, aims to build next million within 2 years
Aito took five years to build its first million vehicles and now targets completing the next million within two years.
Aito delivered its 270,000th M9 at a celebration ceremony on Tuesday.
Arcfox launches updated Kaola S electric SUV starting at $14,310
The updated Arcfox Kaola S features CATL’s LFP batteries with a 520-km range.
It will compete against compact EVs including BYD’s Yuan Plus, Chery’s iCar 03, and Volkswagen’s ID.3.
Buick to unveil Electra E7 plug-in hybrid SUV in China in Q1
The Buick Electra E7 measures 4,850 mm in length and offers a combined range exceeding 1,600 km on a full tank and fully charged battery.
The Electra E7 features LiDAR mounted on its roof and incorporates an advanced driver assistance system based on technology from Momenta.
Changan Mazda plans to launch CX-6e electric SUV in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
The CX-6e is the global version of Changan Mazda’s EZ-60, and made its global debut at the Brussels auto show on January 9.
Changan Mazda is seeking to expand its overseas market presence by leveraging China’s NEV supply chain and technological capabilities.
Dongfeng M-Hero opens Qatar flagship store, debuts M817 off-road SUV locally
M-Hero has opened a flagship showroom in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and debuted its off-road model M-Hero II, known as M-Hero M817 in China.
The M-Hero II is a PHEV with a powertrain delivering a maximum power output of 505 kW (678 hp).
Huawei-backed Aito launches new variant of M7 SUV with longer battery range
The new EREV variants of the Aito M7 boast a 327-km battery range, offering a combined range of 1,690 km when fully fueled and charged.
In the Chinese market, EREV models are increasingly equipped with larger battery packs.
Huawei-backed Shangjie reveals exterior details of Z7 sedan in latest official images
The Z7 is Shangjie’s second model and will compete with the Xiaomi SU7.
The Shangjie Z7 features a coupe-like body profile, with its front end echoing the design language of the brand’s inaugural H5 SUV.
Former BYD Denza sales head Zhao Changjiang joins Huawei-backed Luxeed
Zhao formally announced his joining of Luxeed, the new brand jointly created by Huawei and Chery, following his departure from BYD last October.
During Zhao’s tenure as Denza’s sales chief, the brand launched the D9 MPV, which became its main-selling model.
Xpeng to establish overseas localized supply chain teams to boost efforts in global markets
The initiative aims to support and deepen the operations of overseas supply resources while enhancing supply chain responsiveness.
In 2026, Xpeng aims to double its overseas sales.
China’s EV exports to EU expected to grow 20% annually over next 3 years, says CPCA head
The outcome of China-EU negotiations — replacing high tariffs with price undertakings —has preserved core market access for Chinese EVs in the EU, Cui said.
During the initial implementation phase of the mechanism, some automakers may experience short-term sales fluctuations as they adjust product pricing and portfolios.
Xpeng aims for up to 600,000 deliveries in 2026, plans to launch 4 new models, report says
Xpeng targets 550,000 to 600,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, representing growth of about 28.1% to 39.7%.
Xpeng will launch four new SUV models this year, including two from the Mona lineup.
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in 2025: BYD leads with 27.2%, Tesla 5th with 4.9%
Both BYD and Tesla saw year-on-year declines in their 2025 retail sales in China.
In overall passenger vehicle retail sales, BYD ranked first with a 14.7% market share, while Geely ranked second with 11.0%.
BREAKING: China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports
Both sides agreed it is necessary to provide general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese exporters shipping passenger BEVs to the EU.
This will contribute to the healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations and uphold the rules-based international trade order, a statement said.
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge has confidentially filed for Hong Kong IPO, report says
Aridge has confidentially filed for a share sale that may take place as soon as this year, Bloomberg reported.
Xpeng has selected JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to prepare for the listing of its flying car business.
BYD Seal 08 sedan spy shots surface, debut set for Q1
BYD previewed the Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV a month ago, revealing they would officially debut in the first quarter.
The Seal 08 is expected to be priced between RMB 200,000 ($28,670) and RMB 300,000.
