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Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone

This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone

This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Mazda EZ-60 SUV launched in China, starting at $16,810

The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, the BEV variant offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers.
Mazda EZ-60 SUV launched in China, starting at $16,810

The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, the BEV variant offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers.
BYD Denza starts pre-sales of 5.2-meter N8L SUV, priced from $44,820

The Denza N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
It incorporates multiple new technologies including BYD’s DiSus-A body control system and high-speed flat tire stability system.
Li Auto has secured over 20,000 orders for i6 electric SUV within hours, report says

Li Auto has received more than 20,000 firm orders for the Li i6 electric SUV after launching the model earlier today, according to a local media report.
Li Auto is offering customers purchasing the Li i6 by October 31 limited-time benefits valued at RMB 35,000.
Geely Galaxy starts pre-sales of Starshine 6 hybrid sedan, starting at $11,180

The Starshine 6’s discounted pre-sales starting price is RMB 79,800 ($11,180), with official launch set for October. Read more…
China to require export licenses for pure electric cars starting next year

China will implement an export license management system for pure electric passenger vehicles, effective January 1, 2026.
The move is poised to curb private BEV exports.
BMW’s China venture recalls 7 electric Minis over battery issues

This marks the second recall of Mini electric vehicles this year due to battery issues.Some vehicles may experience excessive self-discharge due to production defects in the power batteries.
Li Auto launches i6 in latest push in pure-electric SUV market following i8

The five-seat Li i6 comes in a single trim starting at RMB 249,800 ($35,020), 26.49 percent lower than the six-seat Li i8.
Li Auto aims for the Li i6 to achieve stable monthly deliveries of 9,000 to 10,000 units this year.
Li Auto launches i6 in latest push in pure-electric SUV market following i8

The five-seat Li i6 comes in a single trim starting at RMB 249,800 ($35,020), 26.49 percent lower than the six-seat Li i8.
Li Auto aims for the Li i6 to achieve stable monthly deliveries of 9,000 to 10,000 units this year.
Chinese self-driving startup Momenta seeks funding at valuation exceeding $5 billion, report says

If the funding goes ahead, it could help propel Momenta toward an eventual IPO.
Momenta’s two domestic peers, Pony.ai and WeRide, have market valuations of $7.6 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively.
GWM sub-brand Ora unveils Ora 5 SUV in ramped-up EV push

Launched in 2018, the Ora brand has largely stayed quiet in China’s fiercely competitive EV market over the past two years.
The Ora 5 is the brand’s first electric SUV, designed to spearhead its revival.
BYD launches new variants for Qin Plus sedan, cuts prices on existing trims

BYD has launched new variants for the second-generation Qin Plus and reduced prices on several existing trims to enhance the sedan’s appeal.
The Qin Plus now starts at RMB 69,800 after discounts.
Xpeng announces entry into 5 European countries, pressing ahead with global expansion

Xpeng announced its official entry into Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia, marking an upgrade to its European layout.
In the first eight months of this year, Xpeng delivered over 24,702 vehicles in overseas markets, a year-on-year increase of more than 137 percent.
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing appoints CEO, 1st model completes summer testing

Qijing has appointed an industry veteran with over 25 years of automotive experience as CEO, responsible for strategy, product planning, and market expansion.
Qijing’s first model has completed summer testing in Xinjiang, passing rigorous challenges in extreme high temperatures.
Xiaomi EV deliveries speed up as production capacity increases

Xiaomi EV is planning to dynamically optimize vehicle delivery cycles, significantly shortening the time from order placement to delivery.
Expected delivery dates for some models are expected to be advanced by up to 6 weeks, and up to 2 months for others.
Mercedes begins pre-sales of electric CLA in China, priced from $36,340 with range up to 866 km

The electric CLA utilizes an 800-volt high-voltage electrical platform, and is one of the longest-range EV models in the Chinese market.
Its cabin and smart driving systems incorporate locally developed solutions to better align with local needs.
Xpeng sees 10,000th next-gen P7 electric sedan roll off line

This comes about one month after the next-generation P7 was launched on August 27.
Priced starting at RMB 219,800 ($30,860), the new P7 features significant updates compared to its predecessor.

