China’s domestic sales of traditional fuel passenger vehicles fell to 497,000 units in May, down 357,000 units from a year earlier. Read more…
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China’s May NEV sales stabilize as strong exports offset domestic slump, CAAM data shows
China’s May NEV sales rose 14.4% year-on-year to 1.496 million units, accounting for 56.9% of total new car sales, CAAM data shows. Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed previews new model RX, to debut this fall
Luxeed RX features a sporty coupe design, expected to deliver extreme performance. Read more…
Xpeng CEO takes helm of robotics unit to drive physical AI transition
Xpeng CEO said the move is a crucial step in the company’s transition from a smart car company to a physical AI company. Read more…
Automakers’ share in China’s NEV exports in May: BYD ranks first with 36.7%, Tesla 4th with 9.1%
BYD dominated China’s NEV export market in May with 155,944 units exported, while Tesla China exported 38,701 units. Read more…
Li Auto May deliveries breakdown: Li i6 electric SUV accounts for over 60% share
Deliveries of the all-electric SUV Li i6 reached 20,878 units in May, contributing 62.60% of the total. Read more…
BYD chairman urges investor patience as stock falls 33% over past year
Wang said BYD will deliver better returns to shareholders through forward-looking planning and seizing key milestones. Read more…
BYD refutes US military list designation, says business unaffected
BYD said its inclusion in the list of Chinese military companies is unjustified and will not affect normal operations. Read more…
Seres-backed Saidou launches new brand Aiva, targeting AI-defined EVs
Saidou officially launched its new auto brand Aiva and its first concept car, with its mass-produced ME7 model expected to debut in 2026. Read more…
Southern Chinese province plans 3 million EV chargers in boost for BYD and Xpeng
Guangdong province aims to build over 3 million charging facilities by the end of 2027 to meet the demand of 8 million NEVs. Read more…
Nio dominates China’s large SUV market with four models in May’s top 10
The third-generation Nio ES8 saw retail sales of 11,472 units in May, topping the sales chart in China’s large SUV market for the sixth consecutive month. Read more…
BYD chairman says this year’s sales depend on battery output, greater volume next year
Wang Chuanfu told a shareholder meeting that second-generation Blade Battery capacity is climbing by increments of 20,000 to 30,000 units a month. Read more…
Xiaomi EV delivers 32,759 vehicles in May as YU7 continues to slide
Xiaomi EV’s May deliveries rose 16.94% year-on-year, but fell 10.74% from April. Read more…
US adds BYD, Nio and EV supply chain firms to military-linked list
Critics argue that expanding the list to car companies like BYD and Nio reveals how ridiculous the justification is. Read more…
China’s May NEV penetration hits record high despite continued retail sales decline
China’s NEV retail penetration rate reached 62.9% in May, as sales of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles shrank significantly. Read more…
Nio ES9 delivers 3,108 units in last four days of May
Analysts estimate that the ES9 has already secured over 25,000 non-cancelable orders. Read more…
BYD reportedly to launch Datang EV on June 17
Datang EV began pre-sales on April 24, with orders topping 100,000 units in the first two weeks. Read more…
Nio exec hints average transaction price of main brand vehicles rising rapidly
A Nio executive said the average transaction price of the Nio main brand surpassed 450,000 yuan ($66,330) last week, overtaking traditional luxury auto brands. Read more…
Tesla ends two-month retail slump in China with strong May performance
Tesla’s retail sales in China reached 47,281 units in May, a 22.53% increase year-on-year. Read more…
Leapmotor opens pre-orders for updated C-series SUVs ahead of June 16 launch
Leapmotor is set to roll out updated C10, C11, and C16 models, three SUVs that accounted for 43% of its deliveries in the first four months of the year. Read more…
