CATL and BYD collectively installed 575.2 GWh of EV batteries from January to November 2025, accounting for 54.9% of the global total.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution maintained its third-place position with a 9.3% market share.
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Nio launches new limited-edition ET9 to mark its 1 million car production milestone
The ET9 limited edition starts at RMB 818,000 ($117,070) with only 9 units available.
Nio saw its 1-millionth vehicle roll off the production line yesterday at its F2 factory in Hefei, Anhui.
BYD to add long-range variants to 4 affordable hybrid models
BYD will roll out longer range versions for the Qin Plus DM-i, Qin L DM-i, Seal 05 DM-i, and Seal 06 DM-i, with battery ranges exceeding 210 km.
This doubles the battery range of comparable PHEV models, enabling a week’s worth of usage on a single charge.
Xpeng to also launch updated G6 and G9 on Jan 8, besides updated P7+ and G7 EREV
Xpeng hinted the updated G6 and G9 SUVs will adopt its in-house developed Turing AI chip.
The last update for the G6 and G9 occurred in March 2025, when prices were significantly reduced.
Xiaomi EV begins pre-sales for updated SU7: Priced higher, offers up to 902 km range
The updated SU7 boasts a CLTC range of up to 902 km, making it one of the longest-range EVs in China.
The updated SU7 starts at a pre-sales price of RMB 229,900, representing a RMB 14,000 increase — or 6.48% — over its predecessor.
Xiaomi EV to launch SU7’s 1st update in Apr, pre-sales begin today
The updated SU7 sedan will come standard with LiDAR and achieve a major breakthrough in range, Xiaomi’s founder said.
Over the past year and nine months, Xiaomi has delivered over 360,000 SU7 vehicles, averaging more than 17,000 units per month.
Nio flags potential cost pressures from memory chips
“Potential cost pressures this year are quite significant. The biggest cost pressure isn’t raw materials, but memory chips,” said William Li.
For the entire automotive sector, rising memory chip prices could exert immense pressure throughout the year, Li added.
Nio Firefly right-hand drive model to debut in Singapore on Jan 8
The right-hand drive Firefly EV will go on sale in Singapore around the 2026 Chinese New Year in February.
Mass production of the right-hand drive Firefly commenced in November, with the first batch shipped to Singapore.
BYD officially removes Song Plus from Ocean lineup, discontinuing one of its best-selling models
The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD’s efforts to restructure its product portfolio.
The Song Plus sold 400,920 units in 2025, making it one of BYD’s best-selling models.
BYD officially removes Song Plus from Ocean lineup, discontinuing one of its best-selling models
The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD’s efforts to restructure its product portfolio.
The Song Plus sold 400,920 units in 2025, making it one of BYD’s best-selling models.
Tesla offers 7-year low-interest financing as China begins to collect purchase tax on EVs
Tesla has begun offering ultra-long-term low-interest financing for its EVs in China to offset the impact of the newly implemented purchase tax.
Tesla also provides a 5-year zero-interest financing option, extending this incentive to the Model Y L for the first time.
Tesla offers 7-year low-interest financing as China begins to collect purchase tax on EVs
Tesla has begun offering ultra-long-term low-interest financing for its EVs in China to offset the impact of the newly implemented purchase tax.
Tesla also provides a 5-year zero-interest financing option, extending this incentive to the Model Y L for the first time.
Tesla makes minor updates to Model Y in China, prices unchanged
The five-seat Model Y’s center display has been upgraded from the previous 15.4-inch 1080P panel to the 16-inch 2K resolution screen used in the six-seat Model Y L.
In the highly competitive Chinese market, many domestic EV makers have already widely adopted 3K resolution screens for their in-car displays.
Nio, CATL ink 5-year deal to deepen ties on long-life batteries and battery swap network
Nio and CATL will focus on joint development of long-life batteries and battery swap compatibility technologies.
The two companies will jointly advance the establishment of battery swap technical standards and the sharing of battery swap network resources.
Nio reaches 1 million car production milestone, aims for up to 50% annual sales growth next
Nio Inc saw its 1-millionth mass-produced vehicle roll off the production line, after celebrating its 11th anniversary in November.
Nio aims for annual sales growth of 40% to 50% going forward.
Nio reaches 1 million car production milestone, aims for up to 50% annual sales growth next
Nio Inc saw its 1-millionth mass-produced vehicle roll off the production line, after celebrating its 11th anniversary in November.
Nio aims for annual sales growth of 40% to 50% going forward.
Xpeng Austria plant completes trial production of 2026 P7+ as European launch nears
Xpeng said that its Chinese and Austrian teams are currently moving forward with next-stage R&D and production processes.
Xpeng will hold its European launch event in Brussels, Belgium, starting at 9:00 local time on January 9.
Tesla China’s Dec wholesale sales rise to 97,171 units, its 2nd-highest ever
This trails only November 2022’s 100,291 units, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
Tesla China’s wholesale sales in 2025 totaled 851,732 units, representing a year-on-year decline of 7.08 percent.
China NEV wholesale sales up 4% to 1.57 million in Dec, CPCA estimates show
Cumulative wholesale sales of passenger NEVs reached 15.33 million units in 2025, marking a 25% year-on-year increase. Read more…
Zeekr teases high-performance hybrid SUV 8X
The Zeekr 8X is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, with pricing starting around RMB 400,000 ($57,290), according to previous reports.
The Zeekr 8X is poised to become Zeekr’s second hybrid model following the Zeekr 9X.
