Year-to-date, China’s passenger NEV cumulative retail sales came in at 9.77 million units, up 22 percent year-on-year.
The retail penetration rate of NEVs in China was 55.9 percent from October 1-26, and 52.5 percent year-to-date.
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Arcfox launches updated Alpha T5 SUV, shifts to offering both EREV and BEV options
The updated Arcfox Alpha T5 is a midsize SUV with a starting price of RMB 109,800 ($15,460) after discounts.
The Alpha T5’s EREV variants offer a 215-kilometer battery range.
Leapmotor C16 SUV reaches 100,000-unit delivery milestone
The Leapmotor C16 measures 4,915 mm in length and starts at just RMB 151,800 ($21,380).
Leapmotor delivered 66,657 vehicles in September, marking its fifth consecutive month of record-high deliveries.
Xpeng’s best-selling Mona M03 reaches 200,000th production milestone
This means the Xpeng Mona M03 is poised to achieve a record-breaking delivery of about 19,400 units this month.
From January to September, the Mona M03 delivered 131,989 units, accounting for 42.14 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
Smart launches #5 EHD, joining China’s hybrid SUV race
The launch of the Smart #5 EHD marks the brand’s shift from offering only pure electric cars to also developing hybrid models.
The Smart #5 EHD measures 4,705 mm in length and offers a battery range of up to 252 kilometers.
BYD unveils Racco mini electric K-Car in Japan
The Racco is BYD’s fifth model in Japan, targeting a popular segment in the country.
The Racco marks BYD’s second model tailored for overseas markets following the Shark hybrid pickup.
BYD Denza launches N8L 6-seat SUV in latest push in China’s premium market
The 5.2-meter-long Denza N8L starts at RMB 299,800 ($42,210), poised to intensify competition in China’s large six-seat SUV segment.
The N8L represents Denza’s latest push in the premium market as it seeks to reduce sales reliance on the D9 MPV.
BYD sees 400% surge in European registrations in Sept, while Tesla slips 10.5%
BYD’s new vehicle registrations in Europe reached 24,963 units in September, about five times the figure from the same period last year.
From January to September, BYD’s new vehicle registrations in Europe totaled 120,859 units, marking a 299.5 percent year-on-year increase.
Avatr launches 4-LiDAR version of Avatr 12 sedan starting at $38,020
It features four LiDAR sensors supporting 360-degree perception coverage with centimeter-level accuracy.
Measuring 5,020 mm in length, the sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
LiDAR maker Hesai sues Seyond for patent infringement
Hesai’s lawsuit comes as Seyond prepares for its Hong Kong listing.
Hesai is one of China’s largest LiDAR makers, holding a 32.8 percent market share from January to August.
Zeekr launches updated 7X SUV: Built on 900-volt architecture, charges from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes
The updated Zeekr 7X starts at RMB 229,800 ($32,370), with its most powerful variant capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.98 seconds.
From January to September, the Zeekr 7X delivered 52,255 units, accounting for 36.39 percent of the brand’s total deliveries during the same period.
Xiaomi EV establishes new team to explore next-gen tech architecture, report says
The new team, led directly by Xiaomi’s founder, is responsible for setting the technical direction for its next-generation EV technology architecture.
The outcomes of the new team will be crucial for Xiaomi’s future competitive strategy.
Xpeng surpasses Li Auto in market cap as EV makers’ growth paths diverge
From January to September, Li Auto’s deliveries fell 13.07 percent year-on-year, while Xpeng surged 217.77 percent.
For most of the past two years, Li Auto has held the highest market capitalization among China’s EV trio.
Huawei’s HIMA business reaches 1 million car delivery milestone
The milestone comes 43 months after the first vehicle delivery under HIMA’s operations.
The average transaction price for HIMA models this month stood at RMB 390,000 ($54,930).
Nio delivers 10,300 cars last week, exceeding 10,000 units for 2nd consecutive week
This included over 4,300 units for the Nio main brand, 4,500 units for its sub-brand Onvo, and over 1,500 units for another sub-brand Firefly.
The achievement stems from the robust performance of two large SUVs: the Nio ES8 and the Onvo L90.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun’s wealth surges as EV business explodes
Lei ranks fifth on Hurun’s latest China Rich List with a fortune of RMB 326 billion ($46 billion), marking the largest wealth increase among entrepreneurs on this year’s list.
CATL’s Robin Zeng ranked fourth with a fortune of RMB 330 billion.
Canada considering scrapping 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports, report says
The Ottawa government is reportedly considering scrapping the 100 percent tariff on Chinese EV imports, aligning with China on the EV issue.
This comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for his Asian tour, during which he will seek to establish a “strategic relationship” with China.
Horizon Robotics, ZF launch driver assist system for Chinese market
The coPILOT system has secured orders from domestic Chinese automakers and is scheduled for mass production and delivery in 2026.
The system is built on ZF’s ProAI computing platform and Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6P chip.
Huawei-SAIC joint brand Shangjie’s next 2 models will both be SUVs, report says
Shangjie’s vehicles will not be built on the dedicated platform developed by SAIC and Huawei until the third model, a local media outlet reported.
The initial three models are all SUVs, a safe choice for achieving substantial sales volume.
Zeekr delays launch of updated 007 electric sedan to Q2 2026
The change of plan comes after Zeekr’s intensive rollout of new models over the past month.
The Zeekr 007 was initially launched in December 2023, with its last update occurring in August 2024.
