BYD has launched three models in Egypt, including the Dolphin, expanding its footprint in North Africa.
BYD aims to achieve 1.3 million overseas sales in 2026.
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BYD says it has developed sodium batteries with cycle life up to 10,000
BYD said that the mass production timeline for its sodium-ion batteries will be determined based on market and customer demand.
BYD said that sulfide solid-state batteries are expected to achieve breakthroughs in areas such as battery life and fast charging, representing an important technological direction.
Li Auto reaches milestone of 4,000 supercharging stations
Li Auto is one of China’s automakers with the largest number of self-operated supercharging stations.
Li Auto began deploying its charging network in April 2023 as part of its strategy to roll out BEV models.
Nio to enhance power business operations for profitability, says William Li
Over the past 11 years, Nio has invested over RMB 18 billion ($2.6 billion) in charging and battery swap infrastructure.
Nio is about to start large-scale construction of its fifth-generation battery swap stations, and Firefly users will soon be able to access battery swap services.
Nio reaches milestone of 100 million battery swap services
The milestone was achieved 2,819 days after Nio completed its first battery swap service.
Nio opened its first battery swap station in Shenzhen on May 20, 2018.
Aito files for M6 as its latest SUV model
The Aito M6 will offer both BEV and EREV options, with the BEV version featuring a 100-kWh battery pack.
The Aito M6 will be unveiled this spring.
Nio Onvo waives service fees for owners using highway swap stations during Spring Festival holiday
Since December, Onvo has added 8,295 new battery packs to its swap station network.
Currently, Onvo users have access to over 15,000 battery packs, with an average of 6-7 packs stocked per battery swap station.
Xpeng files for flagship GX SUV, set for launch in coming months
The Xpeng GX will offer BEV and EREV options, continuing the company’s dual-power strategy.
The model features dual-motor and single-motor configurations, with CALB serving as the battery supplier.
Li Auto files for $80,670 L9 Livis extended-range SUV
The Li L9 Livis features a 72.7-kWh battery pack with a range of up to 340 km.
The Li L9 Livis is slightly larger than the regular Li L9 and will be launched in the second quarter.
Xiaomi files for 990-horsepower performance beast YU7 GT
The YU7 GT powertrain delivers a total output of 738 kW (990 horsepower), surpassing the 508 kW (681 horsepower) of the YU7’s most powerful variant.
The YU7 Max variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.23 seconds.
Tesla’s AI training center in China now operational, exec says
The AI training center aims to deploy local training capabilities for assisted driving and AI applications in China.
Tesla will actively engage in assisted driving initiatives in China, though no specific deployment timeline is currently available.
Aito signs UAE dealer to kickstart global expansion efforts
Aito’s flagship model Aito 9 — known as the Aito M9 in China — has launched local test drives in the UAE.
Aito vehicles have arrived at Dubai port, poised for immediate delivery following the official launch.
Xpeng enters New Zealand, continuing expansion in right-hand drive markets
Xpeng’s first two service centers in New Zealand are now operational, showcasing the G6 SUV.
Xpeng plans to expand its service network to additional New Zealand cities in 2026.
Sunwoda, Geely unit settle $330 million battery quality lawsuit
Sunwoda expects the impact on its 2025 net income to range from RMB 500 million ($72 million) to RMB 800 million.
Sunwoda and Vremt agreed to determine the cost of replacing power battery packs based on actual expenses and share the burden proportionally.
Xpeng begins testing Level 4 autonomous driving on its GX flagship SUV
The Xpeng GX will be equipped with four Turing chips, delivering effective computing power of 3,000 TOPS and enabling Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities.
Xpeng first mentioned the GX large six-seat SUV on February 5, sharing the first three official images.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao set to unveil 1st sedan as teaser images surface
A semi-official BYD account shared four images, indicating the Fang Cheng Bao’s first sedan is imminent.
The model will be the inaugural vehicle in Fang Cheng Bao’s all-new Mei series.
Li Auto unveils updated L9 SUV, with Livis variant priced significantly higher
The refreshed Li L9 will hit the market in the second quarter, with Li Auto touting the Livis variant as delivering generational upgrades.
The Li L9 Livis is priced at RMB 559,800 ($80,670), significantly higher than the current Li L9’s RMB 409,800.
CATL’s sodium-ion batteries begin deployment in production-ready passenger vehicles
CATL and Changan jointly unveiled a passenger vehicle model equipped with sodium-ion batteries, expected to launch in mid-2026.
EV models featuring Naxtra sodium-ion batteries offer up to 400 kilometers of pure electric range, with future models potentially reaching 600 kilometers.
BREAKING: Nio expects 1st ever quarterly profit as confidence boost for shareholders and car owners
Nio has projected it will achieve its first quarterly profit under both non-GAAP and GAAP standards, injecting rare confidence into shareholders and car owners.
Driven by the profit alert, Nio surged nearly 11% in pre-market trading on Thursday.
Xpeng previews Range Rover-like new 6-seat SUV GX
The Xpeng GX, internally codenamed G01, will feature technologies including steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering.
The GX is built on Xpeng’s new SEPA 3.0 physical AI vehicle architecture.
