Tesla today saw the rollout of its 9 millionth EV globally at Giga Shanghai, with the milestone vehicle being a Model Y.
Tesla’s Shanghai factory began construction on January 7, 2019, and commenced operations by the end of 2019.
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BYD reportedly developing Yuan Max, spy shots emerge
The Yuan series has been one of BYD’s top-selling models, with 47,835 units sold in November.
The Yuan series currently carries a starting price range of RMB 74,800 ($10,700) to RMB 147,800.
Voyah’s premium Taishan SUV reaches 5,000 deliveries in 26 days
Voyah launched the Taishan SUV on November 18 with a starting price of RMB 379,900 ($54,240), commencing deliveries on December 4.
Voyah plans to introduce a limited-edition Black Knight version of the Taishan in the first quarter of 2026, priced higher at RMB 509,900.
Voyah’s premium Taishan SUV reaches 5,000 deliveries in 26 days
Voyah launched the Taishan SUV on November 18 with a starting price of RMB 379,900 ($54,240), commencing deliveries on December 4.
Voyah plans to introduce a limited-edition Black Knight version of the Taishan in the first quarter of 2026, priced higher at RMB 509,900.
Ganfeng Lithium faces potential insider trading charges in case dating back 5 years
Ganfeng traded Jiangte Motor shares during a sensitive period involving insider information in August 2020, profiting RMB 1.1053 million ($157,810).
Ganfeng said that the case has been transferred from police in Yichun to the local procuratorate for review on suspicion of insider trading.
Ehang completes maiden public flight of next-gen unmanned eVTOL VT35
Ehang conducted the VT35’s first public flight in Hefei, Anhui, following the October unveiling of this long-range, next-generation unmanned eVTOL.
The official retail price for the VT30 standard edition in the Chinese market is set at 6.5 million RMB ($928,000).
Xpeng previews extended-range G7 SUV with up to 1,704 km ‘world’s longest’ range
The G7 EREV delivers a battery range of 430 km per charge and can add 314 km of range with a 12-minute charge.
The G7 BEV was launched on July 3 this year with a starting price of RMB 195,800 ($27,950).
SAIC-GM-Wuling to launch 1st model co-developed with Huawei in H1 2026
The Huajing S SUV will feature Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 4 Pro smart driving system and HarmonySpace cockpit.
The PHEV model measures 5,235 mm in length and has a WLTC battery range of up to 175 kilometers.
China’s lithium battery demand to tumble in early 2026, says CPCA head
Battery makers are expected to cut production and take holidays in early 2026 to respond to demand fluctuations, the CPCA head said.
China’s passenger NEV sales in early 2026 are projected to decline by at least 30 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, Cui said.
China’s lithium battery demand to tumble in early 2026, says CPCA head
Battery makers are expected to cut production and take holidays in early 2026 to respond to demand fluctuations, the CPCA head said.
China’s passenger NEV sales in early 2026 are projected to decline by at least 30 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, Cui said.
CATL expects sodium batteries to see widespread adoption across multiple sectors in 2026
In 2026, sodium batteries will be used on a large scale in battery swap, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage, CATL said.
This comes amid a surge in lithium battery raw material prices, with battery-grade lithium carbonate prices in China rising over 50 percent in the past three months.
Nio’s swap stations in Shanghai surpass 200
To date, Nio has provided about 10.4 million battery swap services in Shanghai.
Nio operates 3,655 battery swap stations in China.
BYD denies plans to launch flying cars amid widespread rumors
A widely circulated 12-second video, suspected to be AI-generated, claimed BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang would launch a flying car named Ufly.
A BYD executive said the company has no plans to launch flying cars.
Nio hits 40,000th delivery of 3rd-gen ES8, 11 days after 30,000th milestone
This comes 100 days after the third-generation ES8’s launch, indicating December deliveries will reach about 20,000 units.
Nio Inc delivered 36,275 vehicles in November, with the ES8 achieving a record 10,689 deliveries.
Xpeng teases facelifted P7+ sedan, to add EREV option
The 2026 P7+ will be Xpeng’s latest “dual- powertrain” and global model, set for release in 36 countries.
The EREV version of the refreshed P7+ will offer a range of up to 1,550 km.
Leapmotor secures $530 million investment from China’s state-owned automaker FAW
FAW acquired a 5 percent stake in Leapmotor, marking a rare instance of a Chinese state-owned automaker investing in a NEV startup.
The first jointly developed model by Leapmotor and FAW will debut next year.
Rox Motor launches Rox Adamas SUV in China, starting at $47,800
Rox Motor launched the Rox Adamas as the successor to its first model Rox 01, aiming to double global sales to 30,000 units in 2026.
The Rox Adamas is an EREV offering six-seat and seven-seat configurations.
Leapmotor debuts D99 MPV, D19 SUV set for Apr 2026 launch
The Leapmotor D99 will offer both BEV and EREV options, with the EREV variant featuring an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
The D19 debuted in October, with its EREV version also utilizing an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
Leapmotor aims for 4 million annual car sales in coming decade
Leapmotor aims to achieve annual sales of four million vehicles in the next decade and become a respected world-class smart EV maker.
Leapmotor targets annual sales of one million vehicles in 2026.
Changan Thailand plant ships 1st batch of export cars to Europe
Changan Thailand plant has shipped its first locally produced Deepal S05 vehicles to Europe, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to do so after BYD.
Changan’s Rayong plant commenced operations on May 16, with the first vehicle — a right-hand-drive Deepal S05 — rolling off the production line.
