Multiple images circulating on Chinese social media platforms have revealed what appears to be the Nio ES9 for the first time, showing it is larger than the ES8.
The Nio main brand will launch the ES9 and the all-new ES7 large SUVs in 2026.
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China EV insurance registrations for week ending Sept 7: Nio Inc 6,270, Tesla 14,300, Xiaomi 6,200
The Nio main brand recorded 2,530 insurance registrations last week, Onvo 2,650, and Firefly 1,090.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 14.40 percent from the previous week’s 12,500 units, making it one of the few brands to see growth.
BYD to launch updated Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan on Sept 15
Xpeng plans to launch mass-market Mona series in Europe in 2026
In 2026, a variety of Mona products will be launched in China, Europe, and other global markets, Xpeng CEO said.
Year-to-date, Mona M03 has delivered 117,443 units, accounting for 43.24 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
Xpeng plans to launch mass-market Mona series in Europe in 2026
In 2026, a variety of Mona products will be launched in China, Europe, and other global markets, Xpeng CEO said.
Year-to-date, Mona M03 has delivered 117,443 units, accounting for 43.24 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
Xpeng sets up its 1st European R&D center in Munich
Xpeng’s first R&D center in Europe will officially open soon, marking its ninth globally.
Centered on the philosophy “In Europe, With Europe,” this facility aims to uncover local user needs while accelerating technological innovation and localization efforts.
Xpeng sets up its 1st European R&D center in Munich
Xpeng’s first R&D center in Europe will officially open soon, marking its ninth globally.
Centered on the philosophy “In Europe, With Europe,” this facility aims to uncover local user needs while accelerating technological innovation and localization efforts.
Nio Firefly scores 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash test
This marks the latest safety recognition for Firefly in Europe, following its top score in China’s crash test at the end of July.
Firefly delivered 4,346 units in August, an 83.69 percent increase from July, bringing cumulative deliveries to 14,555 units.
China NEV retail back above 1 million in Aug as BEV sales maintain growth
August BEV sales rose 17.2 percent year-on-year, while hybrid vehicle sales fell 6.8 percent, marking the second consecutive month of year-on-year decline.
China’s NEV retail penetration rate reached 55.2 percent in August, up 1.5 percentage points from the same period last year.
Leapmotor debuts Lafa 5 hatchback in Germany, begins pre-sales in China
Leapmotor will officially launch the Lafa 5 in China in the fourth quarter, with deliveries of the hatchback commencing in the first half of 2026.
Global sales of the Lafa 5 will begin in 2026.
Momenta, Uber to start robotaxi testing in Germany in 2026
Momenta will test Level 4 autonomous robotaxis with Uber in Munich, Germany, starting in 2026.
Momenta will integrate its AI-driven autonomous driving technology into Uber’s global platform.
Tesla sells 57,152 cars in China in Aug, down 10% year-on-year
This marks Tesla’s sixth year-on-year decline in China retail sales during the first eight months of this year.
From January to August, Tesla sold 361,179 vehicles in China, a 6.91 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.
LiDAR maker Hesai launches Hong Kong offering, set to begin trading on Sept 16
Hesai plans to raise up to $500 million in its secondary listing in Hong Kong, with shares set to begin trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 16.
Hesai projects LiDAR shipments of 1.2 million to 1.5 million units for 2025.
Avatr debuts futuristic Xpectra concept car
Avatr unveiled the Xpectra concept car ahead of the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, featuring bold and luxurious interior and exterior designs.
The Xpectra measures 5,843 mm in length, and emphasizes an emotional connection with the real world.
Huawei-backed Shangjie H5 surpasses 80,000 pre-orders in 2 weeks
Shangjie began pre-sales for the H5 on August 25, with the SUV’s official launch set for September 23.
The H5 pre-sale starts at RMB 169,800, positioning it as the most affordable model under Huawei’s HIMA business.
CATL expects its Hungarian plant to begin production by early 2026
The facility is CATL’s second European plant besides its German operation, with an annual capacity target of 100 GWh.
CATL unveiled the Shenxing Pro Battery in Europe, the first product featuring its latest NP 3.0 technology.
CATL launches Shenxing Pro battery for European EV market
The Shenxing Pro is the first product featuring CATL’s latest NP 3.0 technology, targeting Europe’s EV market with high safety, ultra-fast charging, and long range.
The Shenxing Pro comes in two variants, offering a long-life version and an ultra-fast charging version.
WM Motor’s new owner announces EV maker’s comeback, set to resume production this month
The restructured WM Motor aims to produce and sell 10,000 to 20,000 vehicles this year, with projected revenue ranging from RMB 1 billion ($140 million) to RMB 2 billion.
It plans to launch over 10 new products within the next five years and expand into overseas markets.
Geely Galaxy debuts Starshine 6 hybrid sedan with ultra-low fuel consumption
Geely Galaxy said the Starshine 6 achieves 100-km fuel consumption in the 2L level, the world’s lowest.
The model offers a battery range of up to 125 km.
New BMW iX3 China-exclusive edition to debut this year, deliveries to start in summer 2026
The China-exclusive BMW iX3 will incorporate large language models and driver assistance technologies co-developed by BMW and its Chinese partners.
The new BMW iX3, the first Neue Klasse production model, will be launch in Europe in spring 2026 and in the US in summer 2026.
