BYD plans to install its first batch of flash chargers outside of China in the coming weeks.
The infrastructure rollout coincides with the new Denza Z9GT’s European debut in Paris on April 8.
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Zeekr starts pre-sales for 8X hybrid SUV to expand premium lineup
The Zeekr 8X pre-sales start at 376,800 yuan ($54,640), marking Zeekr’s further expansion into the premium plug-in hybrid market.
Equipped with a tri-motor system delivering up to 1,030 kW of combined power, the model is expected to begin mass deliveries in the second quarter.
Nio to deliver 80,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV this week
Nio is set to see the delivery of its 80,000th third-generation ES8 SUV this week as orders recover following the Chinese New Year.
The ES8 drove Nio to its first-ever quarterly profit and contributed more than half of the company’s total deliveries in February.
Arcfox S3 battery swap edition appears in filing, expected to be co-developed with CATL
Earlier this month, Arcfox announced that the battery swap edition of its next-generation pure electric family sedan is about to make its debut.
The new model will integrate into CATL’s Choco swap network, providing consumers with an ultra-fast 99-second energy replenishment travel experience.
Leapmotor posts 1st annual profit as EV sales double
Leapmotor’s net income came in at 540 million yuan ($78.3 million) in 2025, marking the company’s first full-year profit.
The company’s revenue doubled to 64.73 billion yuan as annual vehicle deliveries surged 103% to nearly 600,000 units.
BYD shares surge as Brazil plant reportedly secures major deals
BYD shares surged Monday, boosted by reports that its Brazil plant secured orders for 100,000 vehicles from Argentina and Mexico.
The automaker is targeting 1.3 million overseas vehicle sales in 2026.
China plans to double hydrogen vehicles to 100,000 by 2030
China targets 100,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2030 and lower hydrogen prices.
The central government will fund selected city clusters to subsidize the commercial application of the hydrogen supply chain.
Xiaomi sets Mar 19 for revamped SU7 launch
Xiaomi will officially launch its next-generation SU7 electric sedan on Thursday, March 19, with the event scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm Beijing time.
The company halted production of the first-generation SU7 in February, after cumulative deliveries exceeded 381,000 units since its debut.
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge secures $200 million as mass production nears
The latest funding round of nearly $200 million brings Aridge’s total historical equity financing to about $1 billion.
The fresh capital arrives as the Xpeng-backed company prepares for a potential Hong Kong IPO this year.
Geely Galaxy debuts M7 hybrid SUV targeting budget-conscious buyers with 1,730-Km range
The M7 is expected to target the highly competitive 100,000 to 150,000 yuan segment in China.
The M7’s debut comes as sales data proves PHEVs are currently Geely’s core growth engine in its home market.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 3 flash-charging edition, opens Tai 7 EV pre-orders
The Tai 3 flash-charging edition hit the market with a starting price of 153,800 yuan ($22,300), featuring a 5-minute fast-charging capability.
Pre-orders for the larger Tai 7 EV flash-charging edition have also opened, marking the brand’s latest offensive in the pure electric market.
Nio Onvo L60 to add LiDAR version in shift from pure vision strategy
Onvo will add a LiDAR-equipped version for its L60 SUV, following a similar plan for the L90, according to a filing.
The move comes as the brand seeks to boost demand in a challenging market.
Leapmotor prepares new budget EV A05 with LiDAR option to boost sales
Leapmotor filed for the A05 compact EV with a LiDAR option, targeting the budget segment.
The move mirrors BYD’s recent strategy of adding advanced sensors to affordable models like the Seagull to enhance competitiveness.
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Feb: BYD leads with 19.1%, Tesla 3rd with 8.2%
Tesla returned to the top 10 list of NEV retail sales in February after falling out of the list in January.
In the overall passenger vehicle retail market, Geely ranked first with a 14.1% market share, while BYD came in second with an 8.6% share.
BYD Song Ultra EV with flash-charging expected to launch on Mar 26
The Song Ultra EV began pre-sales on March 5, with a starting price of 155,000 yuan ($22,510).
The electric SUV comes standard with flash-charging technology boasting a charging power of up to 1500 kW, as well as the second-generation blade battery.
First VW-Xpeng EV enters production targeting H1 launch
The mass production of the Volkswagen ID.UNYX 08 marks an important milestone in Volkswagen’s EV offensive in China.
Volkswagen will launch electrified products at “China speed” this year, with an average of one all-new EV model hitting the market every two weeks.
IM Motors sets Mar 18 for ‘Ultra Agent’ launch as AI frenzy hits auto sector
IM Motors will launch an Ultra Agent based on Alibaba’s Qwen AI model on March 18, marking the spread of the AI agent frenzy to the auto sector.
The EV maker has developed dozens of AI agents that act as “digital engineers” to significantly boost car design efficiency.
Xiaomi EV Feb deliveries fall to 20,414 ahead of revamped SU7
Xiaomi EV delivered 20,414 cars in February, with the YU7 SUV contributing nearly 98% of total deliveries.
The company advanced the launch of its revamped SU7 sedan to March to maintain momentum in China’s fiercely competitive market.
BYD weighs Canada plant, legacy automaker buyout amid global push
BYD is exploring building a plant in Canada and remains open to potential deals to acquire global rivals.
In January, Canada agreed to exempt up to 49,000 Chinese-built EVs annually from a 100% tariff.
Top battery makers’ China share in Feb 2026: CATL 49.10%, BYD 13.56%
Both CATL and BYD saw their shares in the overall market decline in February, as smaller rivals gained ground.
LG Energy Solution’s share in the ternary battery market surged significantly by 21.72 percentage points in February compared to January.
