The Huajing S SUV will feature Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 4 Pro smart driving system and HarmonySpace cockpit.
The PHEV model measures 5,235 mm in length and has a WLTC battery range of up to 175 kilometers.
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China’s lithium battery demand to tumble in early 2026, says CPCA head
Battery makers are expected to cut production and take holidays in early 2026 to respond to demand fluctuations, the CPCA head said.
China’s passenger NEV sales in early 2026 are projected to decline by at least 30 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, Cui said.
China’s lithium battery demand to tumble in early 2026, says CPCA head
Battery makers are expected to cut production and take holidays in early 2026 to respond to demand fluctuations, the CPCA head said.
China’s passenger NEV sales in early 2026 are projected to decline by at least 30 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, Cui said.
CATL expects sodium batteries to see widespread adoption across multiple sectors in 2026
In 2026, sodium batteries will be used on a large scale in battery swap, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage, CATL said.
This comes amid a surge in lithium battery raw material prices, with battery-grade lithium carbonate prices in China rising over 50 percent in the past three months.
Nio’s swap stations in Shanghai surpass 200
To date, Nio has provided about 10.4 million battery swap services in Shanghai.
Nio operates 3,655 battery swap stations in China.
BYD denies plans to launch flying cars amid widespread rumors
A widely circulated 12-second video, suspected to be AI-generated, claimed BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang would launch a flying car named Ufly.
A BYD executive said the company has no plans to launch flying cars.
Nio hits 40,000th delivery of 3rd-gen ES8, 11 days after 30,000th milestone
This comes 100 days after the third-generation ES8’s launch, indicating December deliveries will reach about 20,000 units.
Nio Inc delivered 36,275 vehicles in November, with the ES8 achieving a record 10,689 deliveries.
Xpeng teases facelifted P7+ sedan, to add EREV option
The 2026 P7+ will be Xpeng’s latest “dual- powertrain” and global model, set for release in 36 countries.
The EREV version of the refreshed P7+ will offer a range of up to 1,550 km.
Leapmotor secures $530 million investment from China’s state-owned automaker FAW
FAW acquired a 5 percent stake in Leapmotor, marking a rare instance of a Chinese state-owned automaker investing in a NEV startup.
The first jointly developed model by Leapmotor and FAW will debut next year.
Rox Motor launches Rox Adamas SUV in China, starting at $47,800
Rox Motor launched the Rox Adamas as the successor to its first model Rox 01, aiming to double global sales to 30,000 units in 2026.
The Rox Adamas is an EREV offering six-seat and seven-seat configurations.
Leapmotor debuts D99 MPV, D19 SUV set for Apr 2026 launch
The Leapmotor D99 will offer both BEV and EREV options, with the EREV variant featuring an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
The D19 debuted in October, with its EREV version also utilizing an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
Leapmotor aims for 4 million annual car sales in coming decade
Leapmotor aims to achieve annual sales of four million vehicles in the next decade and become a respected world-class smart EV maker.
Leapmotor targets annual sales of one million vehicles in 2026.
Changan Thailand plant ships 1st batch of export cars to Europe
Changan Thailand plant has shipped its first locally produced Deepal S05 vehicles to Europe, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to do so after BYD.
Changan’s Rayong plant commenced operations on May 16, with the first vehicle — a right-hand-drive Deepal S05 — rolling off the production line.
Nio moves toward greater reliance on CATL for batteries, report says
Nio and BYD’s FinDreams have suspended their battery supply cooperation as L60 orders are insufficient to support multiple suppliers, according to a local media report.
Nio has also increased its reliance on CATL’s supply for other batteries used in the Nio brand and Onvo.
Xpeng announces official entry into Qatar, signs distributor for Mauritius
Xpeng introduced its G9 and G6 SUVs in Qatar and announced the imminent local launch of its P7+ sedan.
Xpeng formed a strategic partnership with Mauritian distributor Axess Limited to enter this East African market.
Sunwoda sued by Geely unit over battery cell issues, faces $330 million claim
Geely subsidiary VREMT alleges Sunwoda EVB supplied defective battery cells between June 2021 and December 2023, causing financial losses.
Sunwoda ranks seventh among China’s largest battery manufacturers, holding a 2.68 percent market share in November.
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery completes expanded Series C funding
Mirattery completed a Series C financing of nearly RMB 1 billion ($140 million), an expansion from the RMB 670 million announced in November.
Mirattery added a state-owned enterprise in Meishan, Sichuan as a new shareholder.
Changan EV unit Deepal secures $874 million in Series C funding
Deepal has brought in two new shareholders through this financing round, securing resources for its expansion.
Deepal sold 302,118 vehicles from January to November, marking a 45.73 percent year-on-year increase.
Zeekr reportedly to launch new 9S SUV in Q1 2026, spy shot surfaces
The Zeekr 9S can be viewed as a sportier version of the Zeekr 9X SUV, with a starting price potentially around RMB 450,000 ($64,230), according to a local media report.
The Zeekr 9S will be smaller than the Zeekr 9X and positioned more toward sporty performance.
CATL signs 50-GWh energy storage deal with Chinese electrical equipment maker Sieyuan
CATL and Sieyuan signed a three-year deal for energy storage cooperation, targeting a total project scale of 50 GWh.
CATL’s energy storage battery system revenue reached RMB 28.4 billion in the first half of 2025.
