Affected models include domestically produced and imported 5 Series, 7 Series, and M5.
Domestically produced 5 Series cars accounted for the majority, totaling 133,849 units.
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Huawei-backed Shangjie starts pre-sales for Z7 and Z7T to rival Xiaomi
The Shangjie Z7’s pre-sales price of 229,800 yuan ($33,280) is just 100 yuan lower than the updated Xiaomi SU7’s pre-sales price, signaling fierce competition for customers.
The Z7 series features Huawei’s latest autonomous driving technology and offers a range of up to 905 kilometers.
Huawei-backed Aito begins pre-sales of M6 SUV, updates M7 and M8 to boost sales
The Aito M6 SUV has opened for pre-sales starting at 269,800 yuan ($39,040), coming standard with an industry-leading 896-channel LiDAR system.
Aito also launched updated versions of the M7 and M8, further intensifying competition in China’s fiercely competitive EV market.
Huawei-backed Luxeed launches updated R7, S7
The updated R7 and S7 feature upgraded autonomous driving technology, coming just seven months after their last refresh.
Luxeed also announced that its flagship MPV, the V9, will arrive in showrooms in late April as the brand accelerates its product lineup expansion.
Huawei-backed Stelato launches updated S9 and S9T EVs
The latest update to the Stelato S9 comes just four months after its previous refresh, while the updated S9T arrives only six months after its initial launch.
Both vehicles feature upgraded 896-line LiDAR and new exterior color options, aiming to further attract younger consumers.
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery raises funds via new ABN in interbank market
Mirattery has issued a new green ABN with a total value of 1 billion yuan ($145 million) to support its battery asset business.
This is its latest asset securitization move following the completion of its Series C3 financing and REITs issuance last month.
Xpeng sets up robotaxi unit to accelerate commercial rollout
Xpeng plans to launch passenger-carrying demonstration operations for its robotaxis in the second half of this year.
The newly established unit will coordinate product definition, project integration, R&D testing, and daily operations.
Xiaomi secures over 30,000 locked-in orders for upgraded SU7 sedan
Sales of the new-generation SU7 have been significantly better than the first-generation model, Xiaomi’s founder said.
The upgraded SU7 was launched on March 19, garnering over 15,000 locked-in orders within the first 34 minutes of its release.
Nio teases flagship ES9 SUV with winter test video ahead of Apr 9 event
Nio released a winter test video of its ES9 SUV on Monday, highlighting the model’s handling and agility ahead of an April 9 technology event.
Nio is accelerating the launch pace of its flagship model, aiming to build market momentum for the upcoming Beijing Auto Show.
Xiaomi kicks off upgraded SU7 deliveries, signs major China track deals
Xiaomi prepared a batch of vehicles in advance for the upgraded SU7 to facilitate rapid deliveries following its launch.
Xiaomi reached title sponsorship agreements with three top-tier Chinese racing events, further deepening its footprint in the motorsport sector.
Nio to start internal testing of 5th-gen swap stations in late Mar to support Firefly
Nio delayed the mass rollout of its fifth-generation battery swap stations to the summer but is maintaining its annual target of adding 1,000 stations.
Nio plans to build five to 10 pioneer stations between May and June, featuring a thoroughly redesigned architecture to support the Firefly sub-brand.
Nio supplying battery packs to McLaren, William Li says
The deal deepens ties between the two automakers, which are both heavily backed by a new Abu Dhabi state holding company.
Nio confirmed its partnership with McLaren in September 2025.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor launches 1st overseas R&D hub in Germany
Leapmotor opened its first overseas innovation center in Munich to lead design iteration and concept R&D.
The Stellantis-backed automaker is accelerating its global expansion after reporting its first annual profit.
Xiaomi to begin delivering revamped SU7 electric sedan on Mar 23
Xiaomi has prepared a batch of ready-to-deliver vehicles in advance to meet consumer demand.
The upgraded electric sedan, with a starting price of 219,900 yuan, secured over 15,000 locked-in orders within the first 34 minutes of going on sale.
Xpeng to enter Mexico on Mar 25 with G6 and G9 launch
Xpeng targets doubling its overseas sales in 2026, after selling about 45,000 vehicles in international markets in 2025.
Xpeng’s long-term goal is for its overseas business to contribute over 70% of its profits by 2030.
BYD sets UK price for new Atto 3 Evo with orders opening Apr 2
The entry-level Atto 3 Evo starts at £38,990 ($52,020) in the UK, offering a driving range of up to 316 miles.
As an upgraded version of BYD’s debut UK model, the Atto 3, it features improved battery range and shorter charging times.
China’s Mar NEV retail sales set to rebound to 900,000 units, CPCA says
China’s NEV retail sales in March are expected to nearly double from February’s trough, with the penetration rate returning above 50%.
NEV sales plunged 32.0% year-on-year in February due to a later Chinese New Year holiday and the scaling back of support policies.
Xpeng Q4 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Xpeng’s Turing AI chips have surpassed 200,000 units in cumulative shipments, with a target of approximately 1 million units for the full year of 2026. Read more…
Li Auto rolls off 80,000th i6 SUV as deliveries accelerate
Li Auto saw 80,000th Li i6 roll off the production line on Friday.
The EV maker delivered 16,007 Li i6 SUVs in February, slightly down from 16,883 in January.
Xpeng logs first-ever net profit on strong margin growth
Xpeng recorded its first-ever net profit of 380 million yuan ($50 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The company’s gross margin reached 21.3% in the fourth quarter, up 6.9 percentage points from the same period in 2024.
