BAIC announced the completion of its sodium-ion battery prototype, with cell energy density exceeding 170 Wh/kg.
Sodium-ion batteries are on the verge of commercialization, and CATL and BYD are also accelerating their mass production efforts.
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WeRide enters Slovakia, expanding autonomous driving footprint to 12 countries
Slovakia becomes WeRide’s fourth European market, following France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
The first batch of WeRide’s robotaxis will arrive in Slovakia in spring 2026, with road tests slated to begin in Bratislava in the first half of the year.
Horizon Robotics plans next-gen auto chip to outpace Nvidia’s Thor-X
Horizon Robotics is developing the J7 series chips, aiming to significantly surpass Nvidia’s Thor-X in computing power by 2027.
Horizon Robotics is transitioning from a chip supplier to a more comprehensive provider of integrated hardware and software solutions.
Li Auto to open automated charging stations in Q2 to rival Nio’s tech
Li Auto will launch its first automated charging station in the second quarter, aiming to reduce driver input for charging.
The move intensifies competition among Chinese EV makers in automated charging and smart driving technologies.
Xiaomi launches highly anticipated next-gen SU7 sedan to further challenge Tesla
Xiaomi officially launched its updated SU7 electric sedan, with a starting price of 219,900 yuan ($31,870) — a significant reduction from the pre-sales price.
The SU7 Pro is equipped with a 96.3-kWh battery pack and has a range of 902 kilometers.
Nio’s in-house chip production exceeds 550,000 units, says William Li
Nio’s cumulative production of in-house developed chips has exceeded 550,000 units, driven primarily by strong shipments of the Yangjian and Shenji NX9031 chips.
The Yangjian chip for LiDAR has helped Nio save hundreds of yuan in costs per vehicle.
Chery targets 1,500 km range with new solid-state battery, Exeed ES8 to test next year
Chery also unveiled the Rhino liquid battery, capable of adding 500 kilometers of range with an 8-minute charge.
Chery’s technology launch follows the rollout of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology.
Xpeng shifts P7 strategy with cheaper trims and tiered AI chips
Xpeng has adjusted the trim levels of its P7 sedan to lower the starting price and offer consumers more flexible autonomous driving hardware options.
The pricing and configuration shift comes as deliveries of the new-generation P7 plunged, with the model’s sales dropping to 681 units in February.
In China, even electric two-wheelers are starting to use LiDAR
As LiDAR costs drop significantly to around $200, the sensor is beginning to penetrate from passenger cars into the two-wheeler market.
Hesai’s FTX LiDAR will be used in Niu’s newly released NXT2, aiding safety perception on complex urban roads.
Updated Arcfox Alpha S5 enters highly competitive Chinese EV market at $14,520
The updated Arcfox Alpha S5 measures 4,886 mm in length and offers both BEV and EREV options.
The EREV version has a combined range of 1,450 km, while the BEV version offers a range of up to 720 km.
Chery posts 34.6% profit jump in 2025 on strong sales
Chery’s net income grew 34.6% year-on-year to 19.02 billion yuan ($2.77 billion) in 2025.
The automaker’s overall gross margin expanded to 13.8% in 2025, edging up from 13.5% in 2024.
Nio’s chip unit approaches Leapmotor and Geely for potential supply deals, report says
Nio’s Shenji unit and its partner Axera are pitching the new M97 chip to automakers.
The M97 chip, boasting over 700 TOPS of computing power to rival Horizon Robotics’ Journey J6P, is slated for a third-quarter release.
Li Auto halts orders for multiple models ahead of lineup refresh, report says
Some configurations of Li Auto’s L-series EREV models are sold out in preparation for a revamp.
The automaker is targeting a 20% sales growth in 2026 as it seeks to rebound from a challenging year.
Geely 2025 profit beats estimates as revenue hits record high
Geely Auto reported a flat net income of 16.85 billion yuan ($2.45 billion), which still beat analyst estimates.
Geely delivered a total of 3.02 million vehicles in 2025 and set its 2026 sales target at 3.45 million units.
Tesla says Model Y tops global passenger car sales for 3rd year as total hits 4 million
Tesla’s retail sales in China surged in February, pushing its share in the BEV market to the highest in nearly two years.
Retail sales of the Model Y in China skyrocketed 215.84% year-on-year to 25,286 units in February.
Xiaomi to equip updated SU7 with more powerful driver-assist system
The new driver assistance system is powered by the capabilities of Xiaomi’s latest XLA large language model.
Xiaomi has integrated assisted driving with embodied robotics technology for the first time to enhance the vehicle’s decision-making capabilities.
Nio, Tuhu sign pact to integrate auto aftermarket services
Nio and Tuhu will integrate resources to provide full-lifecycle vehicle services for their users.
The partnership announcement comes as Nio prepares to deliver its 80,000th third-generation ES8, a high-margin model that drove its first quarterly profit.
Huawei-backed Qijing gets English name Aistaland, debuts 1st model GT7
The Aistaland GT7 is equipped with Huawei’s highest-spec 896-channel LiDAR and targets China’s premium electric shooting brake segment.
The GT7 will be showcased at the Beijing Auto Show at the end of April and will be launched and delivered in June.
Chery to detail solid-state battery tech for 1st time
Chery plans to publicly unveil its solid-state battery achievements for the first time at its upcoming “Battery Night,” aiming to redefine EV driving range.
Having showcased a solid-state battery module in October 2025, Chery expects the technology to enable vehicles to achieve a range of over 1,200 kilometers. Read more…
Deutsche Bank weighs in on China’s auto sector amid crude spike
Deutsche Bank analysts noted that China’s mature EV ecosystem provides a natural buffer against surging oil prices.
Despite the resilience of NEVs, the broader auto industry still faces “silent inflation” as surging petroleum derivative costs impact manufacturing ad logistics.
