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.
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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.
FAW Hongqi rolls out 1st prototype car equipped with solid-state batteries
Hongqi’s first full solid-state battery pack has been installed in the Hongqi Tiangong 06 prototype vehicle.
Hongqi said that its research team achieved a series of breakthroughs in critical areas after 470 days of intensive research.
Shanghai aims to become ‘world’s eVTOL capital’
Shanghai targets an annual output value of about RMB 80 billion ($11.4 billion) for the core industries of its low-altitude economy by 2028.
The city targets establishing mass production capabilities for over 500 new-generation aircraft models by 2028.
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
Xiaomi aims to deliver 550,000 cars in 2026, following over 410,000 deliveries in 2025
Xiaomi targets 550,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, representing about 34% growth from around 410,000 units in 2025.
For 2025, Xiaomi had targeted 350,000 vehicle deliveries, a goal achieved ahead of schedule in early December.
Nio to celebrate 1 millionth car production milestone on Jan 6
Nio will hold a ceremony on January 6 at its F2 factory in Hefei, Anhui province, to mark the rollout of its 1 millionth mass-produced vehicle, a local media reported.
Nio was founded in November 2014 and saw its 100,000th production vehicle roll off the line on April 7, 2021.
BYD Dec sales breakdown: Qin 60,667 units, Song 55,169
For the full year 2025, the Song series sold 788,003 units, making it BYD’s best-selling model.
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand achieved record December sales of 50,868 units, a 345.51% increase year-on-year.
Tesla Q4 global deliveries down 15.61% to 418,227 units
Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles globally in the fourth quarter, marking a 15.61% year-on-year decline and a 15.87% decrease from the third quarter. Read more…
Nio to hit 1 million car production milestone ‘in days,’ says William Li in internal letter
Nio will use Firefly as its pioneering brand, expanding its international presence to 40 countries and regions in 2026.
Li expects China’s NEV penetration rate to exceed 90 percent by 2030.
GWM Dec sales fall 8% despite overseas sales hitting new high
GWM sold 124,020 vehicles in December, marking an 8.33 percent year-on-year decline — its first drop since April 2025.
GWM’s overseas sales reached 57,418 units in December, setting a new record for the fifth consecutive month.
Geely Auto narrowly meets 2025 sales target as Dec growth slows
For the full year of 2025, Geely Auto sold 3,024,567 vehicles, achieving its 3-million-unit goal.
Geely Auto’s sales target for 2026 is 3.45 million units, including 300,000 units from the Zeekr brand.
Nio aims to add at least 1,000 swap stations in 2026
Nio slowed the construction of battery swap stations over the past two years, adding 679 and 681 stations in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
Nio will begin deploying its fifth-generation battery swap stations in 2026.
Nio brand to add over 4,200 long-range battery packs to swap network in Jan
Nio’s battery swap system will further expand its long-range battery pack inventory based on user demand, the company said.
Onvo’s 6,000th new battery pack has been put into service, with the battery doubling plan 75 percent complete.
BYD NEV sales continue to decline in Dec while overseas sales hit new record
BYD sold 420,398 NEVs in December, marking an 18.34 percent year-on-year decline.
For the full year of 2025, BYD sold 4,602,436 NEVs, reflecting a 7.73 percent year-on-year increase.
Nio delivers record 48,135 cars in Dec, up 55% year-on-year
In the fourth quarter, Nio Inc delivered 124,807 vehicles, marking a 71.70 percent year-on-year increase. Read more…
Xpeng delivers 37,508 cars in Dec, up 2% year-on-year
Xpeng delivered 116,249 vehicles in the fourth quarter, representing a 27.04 percent increase year-on-year and a 0.21 percent rise quarter-on-quarter. Read more…
