Firefly EV is expected to be introduced to more right-hand drive markets following Singapore launch.
Nio Inc aims to expand its international footprint to 40 countries and regions cumulatively by year-end.
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Geely Galaxy begins pre-sales for V900 extended-range MPV, starting at $45,730
The Geely Galaxy V900 boasts a battery range of up to 260 km, with a total range of 1,220 km when fully fueled and charged.
It will compete against MPVs including the BYD Denza D9.
Geely Galaxy begins pre-sales for V900 extended-range MPV, starting at $45,730
The Geely Galaxy V900 boasts a battery range of up to 260 km, with a total range of 1,220 km when fully fueled and charged.
It will compete against MPVs including the BYD Denza D9.
Huawei-backed Shangjie previews Z7 sedan in contest with Xiaomi
Shangjie shared the first image of its Z7 sedan, hinting it will compete with Xiaomi’s revamped SU7.
This comes as Xiaomi begins pre-sales for the updated SU7.
Huawei-backed Shangjie previews Z7 sedan in contest with Xiaomi
Shangjie shared the first image of its Z7 sedan, hinting it will compete with Xiaomi’s revamped SU7.
This comes as Xiaomi begins pre-sales for the updated SU7.
China NEV retail sales rise 7% to 1.387 million units in Dec, preliminary CPCA data shows
NEV retail penetration in China reached 60.4% in December, surpassing the 60% mark for the first time.
In December, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales amounted to 2.296 million units, down 13% year-on-year.
Hesai selected as Nvidia’s LiDAR partner; plans to double production capacity to 4 million units in 2026
Hesai will support Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion 10 in achieving L4 fleet deployment.
Hesai’s new factory in Bangkok, Thailand, is expected to commence production in early 2027.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Nov 2025: CATL 38.2%, BYD 16.7%
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.
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.
