The updated Zeekr 009 opened for pre-sales on April 24, with customer test drives starting on May 9. Read more…
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Baidu-backed EV truck maker DeepWay files for Hong Kong IPO
DeepWay delivered 8,020 trucks in 2025, ranking ninth in China’s new energy heavy-duty truck market. Read more…
Tesla China April wholesale sales jump year-on-year but slip from March
Tesla China’s wholesale volume stood at 79,478 vehicles in April, up 35.96% year-on-year. Read more…
Nio provides 1 million battery swaps during May Day holiday
From April 30 to May 6, Nio’s 3,839 battery swap stations completed 1,031,469 battery swap services. Read more…
BYD Datang SUV hits 100,000 pre-orders as brand expands high-end lineup
This comes just two weeks after the Datang SUV began pre-sales on April 24. Read more…
China’s April passenger NEV wholesale seen rising 7% to 1.22 million units
Spurred by high oil prices and enthusiasm from the Beijing Auto Show, multiple major automakers posted stellar April sales. Read more…
CATL strikes Bedrock Chassis deal with Turkey’s Togg for 2027 EVs
Togg will build three models based on CATL’s Bedrock Chassis, with the first slated for mass production in 2027. Read more…
Geely to acquire Ford Spain facility for European EV expansion, report says
Geely plans to use the line to produce a model based on the GEA architecture, likely a localized European version of the Geely Xingyuan. Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed to launch V9 MPV later this month
The MPV began pre-sales on April 22, with a starting price of 399,800 yuan ($58,750). Read more…
Xiaomi may launch second auto brand targeting extended-range family SUVs
Xiaomi may launch a new sub-brand named Skynomad to enter the highly competitive extended-range family SUV market. Read more…
Canada weighs specific EV caps for Tesla, BYD to prevent market dominance
Canada is weighing how to allocate a low-tariff quota for 49,000 China-made EVs to prevent a single automaker from dominating the market. Read more…
CPCA head calls for China to establish budget EV standards to boost sales
CPCA’s Cui advocates introducing standards for budget EVs in China to stimulate demand in underdeveloped regions and address sluggish auto sales. Read more…
CATL shares hit record high on strong May battery production outlook
Total scheduled production of lithium batteries in China hit a record high for the third consecutive month in May, driven by energy storage battery demand. Read more…
Why Li Auto doesn’t make sedans: CEO explains
Li Auto CEO said making sedans would sacrifice space and comfort, contradicting the brand’s core design philosophy centered on “home.” Read more…
Nio to launch and deliver ES9 SUV on May 27
Nio will officially launch and begin delivering the ES9 on May 27, slightly ahead of its management’s previously mentioned plan to start deliveries on June 1. Read more…
Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnership
Rivian is considering making its own LiDAR sensors in the US using Chinese technology, rather than buying directly from Chinese suppliers. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in January-March 2026: CATL 40.7%, BYD 13.7%
CATL continues to dominate the market with a 40.7% share, while South Korean rivals suffer a decline due to slowing US demand. Read more…
Xiaomi’s updated SU7 sedan surpasses 80,000 locked-in orders in 48 days
Xiaomi’s new-generation SU7 added about 10,000 orders in the past four days, driven partly by potential customers rushing to lock in shrinking incentives. Read more…
Spy shots reveal Xiaomi’s ‘Kunlun’ SUV ahead of H2 launch
Xiaomi is preparing to launch its first full-size extended-range SUV this year to tap into the highly competitive large family vehicle market. Read more…
Record-breaking Beijing Auto Show highlights accelerated shift to smart EVs
Intelligence and electrification technologies emerged as core highlights, with multiple automakers showcasing models integrated with AI. Read more…
