
Xiaomi finished building the very last of its first-generation SU7 sedans, marking the end of a very successful start for the brand’s first vehicle. In just over a year, the company delivered more than 381,000 units of the sleek sedan to customers. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, even shared the news during a live video, showing the final car… Read more…
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New 1,000-km battery from FAW sets high bar for electric cars

It is only February, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a massive year for electric cars. Last year felt like a slow crawl for battery news, and in contrast, the first few weeks of this year have been a sprint. The latest announcement comes from China’s FAW Group, which completed a successful test of a new battery that… Read more…
MIIT filing reveals battery details of the refreshed Xiaomi SU7

Documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal the work Xiaomi put into refreshing the SU7 electric sedan. The batteries are almost the same size as before, but the company found a way to squeeze a lot more distance out of every charge. The revised Xiaomi SU7 lineup comes in three different flavors: Standard, Pro, and Max.… Read more…
Updated BYD Denza Z9 and Z9GT exceed 1,000 km range mark

The Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) published some regulatory filings, revealing key specs about the upcoming BYD Denza Z9 and the Denza Z9GT. The most notable upgrades are the battery packs. Both models will soon be equipped with either 102 kWh or 122 kWh batteries. The 102 kWh unit on the Z9 extends the range to 905… Read more…
BYD unveils the new ATTO 3 EVO – a smarter and much faster family SUV

BYD just pulled the curtain back on the ATTO 3 EVO, and it is not a tiny, cosmetic update. This new version of the popular electric family SUV brings more power and a much bigger battery to the table. If you thought the first version was good, this one tries to beat it in every way. It sits on a… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz adds a “just right” option to the CLA lineup

Mercedes-Benz has a bit of a labeling problem, and it is making things a little confusing for people who just want a nice car. If you have been following the news about electric cars lately, you know that the German brand has been very busy. They recently launched the new electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, and it came in a few different… Read more…
Toyota teases the all-new 2027 Highlander electric SUV

Toyota is finally ready to join the big leagues of family-sized electric cars. The company has officially confirmed the 2027 Toyota Highlander will arrive as its very first three-row SUV powered entirely by batteries. It’s a big change for one of America’s favorite family haulers – the Highlander used to rely on gasoline or hybrid power, but the next generation… Read more…
BYD teases the Song Ultra as some of its specs surface through a certification

BYD is currently putting the finishing touches on the Song Ultra. The company has started teasing the car in China with the two images you can see below, revealing the Song Ultra’s front and side. According to compulsory filings with the Chinese MIIT, the Song Ultra has two battery options: 75.6kWh with a CLTC range of 620 km and 82.7kWh… Read more…
Ferrari sheds light on its first all-electric supercar: the Ferrari Luce

The legendary Italian carmaker has finally pulled the curtain back on the Ferrari Luce, its very first attempt at electric cars. This is a massive shift for a company known for screaming gasoline engines. Many fans were worried that an electric Ferrari would be boring, but the company invited famous designers to help make the cabin feel special. The big… Read more…
Toyota and Pony.ai reveal new bZ4X robotaxi for China

What once used to be a dream of sitting in the back seat while a car drives itself through heavy traffic has become a reality. Autonomous taxis are slowly becoming the norm, and in China, two big companies just took a major step to bring this service to the local market. GAC Toyota and an autonomous driving company, Pony.ai, showed… Read more…
Land Rover readying another full-electric vehicle, likely a Velar successor

After numerous delays with the all-electric Range Rover, JLR’s Finance Chief surprised everyone by announcing plans for another “unique” all-electric Land Rover model that will slot between the Evoque and the Range Rover. And it’s due for announcement later this year. Of course, unique doesn’t reveal much, but it’s probably safe to assume the Finance Chief was talking about a… Read more…
Skoda details the Epiq’s power, batteries, range, and performance

Skoda previewed the Epiq all the way back in 2024, then introduced it in September of last year, and today the brand is finally giving us more details about it, along with a bunch of photos showing it in camo. The Epiq is going to be fully unveiled before the end of June. It uses the VW Group’s MEB+ platform,… Read more…
Huawei and JAC refresh the flagship Maextro S800 for 2026

The first edition of Maextro S800 hit the streets back in 2025, and now – only a few months later, a fresh update brings some interesting changes. The big news for the 2026 model is the improved drivetrain. The S800 is an “extended-range” electric vehicle, or EREV, and it uses its battery and electric motors to drive the wheels, but… Read more…
Zeekr 007 and 007 GT get power upgrades for 2026

The Chinese MIIT had a busy week processing applications from automakers for refreshed cars coming to the market in the next couple of months. Among the many filings, we found an application from Zeekr for the updated Zeekr 007 sedan and its sporty sibling, the 007 GT station wagon. These two cars are already popular thanks to their futuristic looks,… Read more…
BYD updates Denza Z9 GT with more power and more range

The update cycle of Chinese EVs is turning at quite a pace. Just as drivers were getting used to the original specs of the Denza Z9 GT, BYD has decided that “enough” simply isn’t in their vocabulary. The latest updates for this sleek station wagon bring power numbers that sound more like they belong in a racecar rather than a… Read more…
Details of the new XPeng GX flagship released by MIIT

XPeng teased its newest flagship vehicle, the XPeng GX, only a few days ago, and until now, we had only a few photos to look at. It was enough for many people to note that it looks a lot like a Range Rover. Thanks to official government documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), we now have… Read more…
Polestar 5 shows off its power on ice

Car fans who gathered in the chilly mountains of Austria for the FAT Ice Race in Zell am See got a special treat. The race, famous for showing off fast cars on a track made entirely of ice, was chosen by Polestar for a public outing of the Polestar 5. The new flagship from the Swedish brand went out on… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 GT revealed: a 990-horsepower electric SUV powerhouse

The Chinese technology giant Xiaomi filed new paperwork for a high-performance version of its popular SUV. Known as the Xiaomi YU7 GT, the new model will be one of the most powerful vehicles on the road. The standard YU7 is already a quick family car, but the GT version turns everything up to a whole new level. According to the… Read more…
XPeng is testing Level 4 autonomous driving on its upcoming GX SUV

Just a day after XPeng teased its upcoming flagship SUV, the XPeng GX, a Chinese media outlet reported that the company is currently testing L4 autonomous driving on the said model. Even though it wasn’t explicitly made clear in the teaser post on Weibo yesterday, it was sort of implied that the GX will offer Level 4 autonomous driving. Will… Read more…
Li Auto L9 Livis revealed as a new high-tech flagship

The electric car market is moving at breakneck speed, especially in China, where a new EV is unveiled pretty much every day. Li Auto is one of the major automakers trying to keep up with the market, and it has just revealed its latest model, the Li Auto L9 Livis. But the new L9 isn’t a simple refresh of the… Read more…

