The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD’s efforts to restructure its product portfolio.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.
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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.
Nio, CATL ink 5-year deal to deepen ties on long-life batteries and battery swap network
Nio and CATL will focus on joint development of long-life batteries and battery swap compatibility technologies.
The two companies will jointly advance the establishment of battery swap technical standards and the sharing of battery swap network resources.
Nio reaches 1 million car production milestone, aims for up to 50% annual sales growth next
Nio Inc saw its 1-millionth mass-produced vehicle roll off the production line, after celebrating its 11th anniversary in November.
Nio aims for annual sales growth of 40% to 50% going forward.
Nio reaches 1 million car production milestone, aims for up to 50% annual sales growth next
Nio Inc saw its 1-millionth mass-produced vehicle roll off the production line, after celebrating its 11th anniversary in November.
Nio aims for annual sales growth of 40% to 50% going forward.
Xpeng Austria plant completes trial production of 2026 P7+ as European launch nears
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.
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.
