The updated Aito M7 has become one of the most popular new models in China’s automotive sector following the Xiaomi YU7.
The updated M7 offers both BEV and EREV variants, differing from its predecessor which only provided EREV options.
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Nio Day 2025 to be held on Sept 20 in Hangzhou
Nio Day 2025 will take place in Hangzhou on September 20, where the third-generation Nio ES8 SUV will be officially launched.
The new ES8 will reach a production capacity of 10,000 units in October and 15,000 units in December, Nio management said earlier this month.
Leapmotor exec shares images of camouflaged Lafa 5 as Sept 8 debut nears
A Leapmotor executive has shared camouflaged images of the new Lafa 5 model, as the hatchback’s debut approaches in four days.
The Lafa 5 will put Leapmotor into the competitive electric hatchback market.
Geely Galaxy to launch large hybrid SUV M9 with aggressive pricing on Sept 17
Geely Galaxy began pre-sales of the M9 in China on August 23, with a starting price of just RMB 193,800 ($27,130).
The M9’s price is half that of Li Auto’s Li L9 EREV, yet it offers comparable dimensions.
Nio’s William Li cautions weak EV industry in Q1 2026 as China’s tax incentive drops
For industry demand, achieving even half of this year’s fourth-quarter levels in the first quarter of next year would be a positive outcome, Li said.
The tapering of purchase tax incentives is expected to trigger significant front-loading of demand in the fourth quarter.
BYD Yangwang to officially launch U8L SUV on Sept 12
Yangwang began pre-sales for the U8L in late July, priced at RMB 1.3 million ($182,030).
Yangwang sold 405 vehicles in August, marking a 30.65 percent year-on-year increase and a 19.47 percent rise from July.
Geely Galaxy to debut Starshine 6 hybrid sedan on Sept 5
Geely Galaxy said the Starshine 6 will be a landmark hybrid family sedan leader.
The model is expected to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the larger Starshine 8 hybrid sedan launched in May.
Nio’s tech service revenue primarily comes from McLaren, William Li says
Nio has confirmed for the first time that the company works with McLaren and has received technical service revenue from the automaker.
Nio and McLaren began collaborating in the first quarter, with more cooperation occurring in the second quarter.
Xpeng’s next-gen P7 electric sedan makes European premiere
Xpeng has brought its next-generation P7 to Europe, just as deliveries of the electric sedan began domestically in China.
Xpeng expects its September deliveries to surpass the 40,000-unit mark.
BYD cuts 2025 sales target to 4.6 million from 5.5 million, report says
BYD is feeling increasing competitive pressure from rivals such as Geely and Leapmotor, Reuters said. Read more…
Tesla Model Y L averages nearly 10,000 daily orders in China since launch, report says
Since its launch on August 19, orders for the Model Y L have reached 120,000 units, averaging nearly 10,000 orders per day, according to a local media report.
From October 2024 to August 2025, Tesla China’s monthly sales volume, including exports, declined year-on-year every month except June.
China NEV retail up 5% year-on-year to 1.08 million in Aug, preliminary CPCA data show
This marks the sixth consecutive month since March that China’s passenger NEV retail sales have seen a slowdown in year-on-year growth.
In August, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.952 million units, up 3 percent year-on-year.
China NEV retail up 5% year-on-year to 1.08 million in Aug, preliminary CPCA data show
This marks the sixth consecutive month since March that China’s passenger NEV retail sales have seen a slowdown in year-on-year growth.
In August, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.952 million units, up 3 percent year-on-year.
Leapmotor raises $364 million through private placement of domestic shares
Seventy-five percent of the raised funds, or RMB 1.95 billion, will be allocated to developing new EV models and upgrading existing ones.
Leapmotor introduced four Chinese state-owned enterprise shareholders through this share offering.
Leapmotor raises $364 million through private placement of domestic shares
Seventy-five percent of the raised funds, or RMB 1.95 billion, will be allocated to developing new EV models and upgrading existing ones.
Leapmotor introduced four Chinese state-owned enterprise shareholders through this share offering.
BYD Sealion 06 SUV sells 35,483 units in 39 days since launch
The Sealion 06 sold 35,483 units within 39 days of its launch, including 30,483 units in August.
The Sealion family sold 53,279 units in August, becoming BYD’s third-highest-selling lineup for the first time.
Eve Energy starts production of all-solid-state batteries for humanoid robots and flying cars
The all-solid-state battery cell achieves an energy density of up to 300 Wh/kg or 700 Wh/L.
Eve Energy is constructing a solid-state battery production base in Chengdu, targeting an annual capacity of 100 MWh by December 2026.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to launch Tai 7 SUV on Sept 9
The Tai 7 is expected to be priced between RMB 250,000 ($34,990) and RMB 300,000, overlapping with the Bao 5.
The Tai 7 is the second model in the Tai series following the Tai 3 electric SUV.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Jul 2025: CATL 37.5%, BYD 17.8%
CATL and BYD collectively installed 326.4 GWh of EV batteries in January-July 2025, accounting for 55.3 percent of the global total.
Six of the world’s top ten EV battery manufacturers are Chinese companies.
Nio Q2 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Nio Inc aims to deliver 150,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter, averaging 50,000 deliveries per month. Read more…
