The number of cars imported by the EU from China surged 30.7% in 2025.
China-made cars’ share of the EU market has climbed to 7% from 5% in 2022.
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Kia recalls 381 EV5 electric SUVs in China over display glitch
Kia will update software via OTA upgrades to resolve the issue.
The EV5 is Kia’s first global electric SUV to debut in China.
Geely Galaxy to begin pre-sales of M7 hybrid SUV on Apr 9, boasting 1,730-km range
The M7, the second SUV in the Geely Galaxy M series, is expected to target the 100,000 yuan ($14,530) to 150,000 yuan price segment.
The hybrid SUV measures 4,770 mm in length and offers a combined range of up to 1,730 kilometers.
Zeekr to launch 8X hybrid SUV on Apr 17 with immediate deliveries
The Zeekr 8X began pre-sales last month, with a starting price set at 376,800 yuan ($54,760).
The Zeekr 8X is Zeekr’s second hybrid SUV following the Zeekr 9X.
Nio Onvo slated to launch 2026 L90 SUV on Apr 21
The 2026 L90 SUV will be available in versions equipped with LiDAR, offering enhanced smart driving capabilities.
The updated model aims to consolidate Onvo’s recovery momentum in China’s fiercely competitive EV market, following 6,877 deliveries in March.
Onvo L90 reaches 50,000 deliveries as Nio plans LiDAR upgrade
Nio is experiencing strong sales momentum, with its updated ES8 and compact Firefly models also recently hitting major delivery milestones.
Onvo delivered a total of 6,877 new cars in March, with the L90 contributing 3,360 units to the volume.
China Mar NEV retail sales fall 21% year-on-year, CPCA preliminary data shows
China passenger NEV retail sales stood at 784,000 units in March, down 21% year-on-year but up 69% from February.
China’s broader passenger car market recorded retail sales of 1.657 million units in March, as the market experienced a slow recovery following a late Chinese New Year holiday in February.
Nio’s third-gen ES8 hits 90,000 deliveries in 195 days
The ES8 delivered 45,184 units in the first quarter, contributing 54.14 percent of Nio Inc’s total deliveries during the same period.
Nio is extending purchase incentives for the ES8 to maintain its sales momentum, and is preparing to launch a new flagship SUV model, the ES9, in the second quarter.
Geely-backed eVTOL maker Aerofugia begins pre-IPO tutoring for China’s A-share listing
Aerofugia has signed tutoring agreement to prepare for Shanghai IPO.
The move follows a new funding round of nearly 1 billion yuan in February.
CATL signs deal with Chinese express giant to electrify delivery trucks
CATL and STO Express partner to focus on logistics truck electrification and the construction of charging and battery swap facilities.
CATL has built 300 truck battery swap stations and plans to increase the number to 900 in 2026.
2026 Beijing Auto Show opens media registration
The 2026 Beijing auto show has opened its media registration system, with the online window remaining open until 12 pm on April 25.
April 24 and 25 are designated as press days, exclusively hosting domestic and foreign journalists.
Xpeng launches updated Mona M03 as it seeks to maintain sales momentum
The updated Mona M03 maintains its starting price of 119,800 yuan ($17,380) and features the Turing AI chip in higher-trim versions.
Xpeng aims to boost profit margins through hardware and software bundling.
Tesla Q1 global deliveries miss expectations despite China sales rebound
Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles globally in the first quarter, with Tesla China contributing 60%.
Tesla China’s first-quarter wholesale deliveries were pushed up to 213,398 vehicles, representing a 23.53% increase from a year earlier.
BYD launches first overseas SkyRail project with Brazil monorail
The SkyRail route developed by BYD for Sao Paulo has begun operations, marking the launch of its first overseas rail transit project.
The launch of this infrastructure project comes as BYD seeks to significantly boost its overseas NEV sales in 2026.
China Mar NEV wholesale sales rebound 55% from Feb, CPCA estimates show
CPCA estimated China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales reached 1.12 million units in March, with BYD topping all automakers and Tesla ranking third.
Surging domestic fuel prices boosted NEV penetration, CPCA said.
Leapmotor founder boosts stake again in fifth purchase over two years
Leapmotor’s founder bought about HK$230 million worth of company shares, marking management’s fifth stake increase in two years.
Total share purchases by the Leapmotor founder since 2024 have reached about HK$1.2 billion.
Zeekr starts pre-sales of updated 007 series with up to 905 km range
The updated Zeekr 007 and Zeekr 007 GT are scheduled to officially launch on April 10.
They support up to 6C fast charging, capable of charging from 10% to 80% in about 10 minutes.
Nio Onvo to launch updated L90 SUV with LiDAR later this month
The 2026 model of the Onvo L90 will be released in late April, adding a flagship smart driving version equipped with LiDAR.
Onvo delivered 6,877 new cars in March, with the L90 contributing 3,360 units.
Nio ES8 deliveries reach 16,255 in Mar, purchase incentives extended
The ES8 contributed 45.81% of Nio Inc’s March deliveries and 54.14% of its first-quarter deliveries.
Nio continues to offer purchase perks for the ES8 in April similar to March, retaining a limited-time purchase tax subsidy of 10,000 yuan.
Xiaomi brings in Tesla veterans to strengthen retail and manufacturing operations
Former Tesla China general manager Kong Yanshuang has joined Xiaomi EV, while another veteran with Giga Shanghai management experience is also set to join.
Xiaomi is bringing in Tesla veterans to bolster retail and channel management amid slowing delivery growth.
