Li Auto is moving to operate its chip and silicon carbide businesses independently and seek external customers, with some units planning to bring in outside capital. Read more…
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CPCA sees China’s September NEV retail sales at 1.11 million, penetration hitting new high
Passenger NEV retail sales are expected to rise about 10.5% in September from August, with their share of total passenger car sales reaching 65.7%. Read more…
Xpeng plans to offer tech to more foreign automakers as potential partners show interest, report says
Xpeng plans to expand its technology offerings beyond Volkswagen to more overseas customers. Read more…
Xpeng launches G9L in China in family SUV push
The Xpeng G9L starts at a limited-time price of 231,800 yuan ($34,300) in China, with BEV and EREV options. Read more…
BYD needs 3 assembly plants and 1 battery factory for long-term European expansion, adviser says
BYD will need 4 European plants over the long term to support its sales targets and comply with EU regulations, its regional adviser said. Read more…
Buick to update Electra E7 SUV in China on September 23, just 5 months after launch
Buick launched the Electra E7 in China on April 22, and its 30,000th vehicle rolled off the production line on September 16. Read more…
GAC-Huawei’s Aistaland to launch GX7 SUV on September 23
The 5-seat extended-range SUV is Aistaland’s second model, with pre-sales prices ranging from 249,900 yuan ($36,980) to 311,900 yuan. Read more…
Maserati plans 2 EVs in revival push with Huawei and JAC, report says
The planned models include a mid-to-large-size electric SUV and a large electric GT, with Maserati leaning toward launching the GT first. Read more…
Li Auto launches flagship i9 electric SUV with more family space in premium EV push
The Li i9 comes only in a Home trim, priced just 8.8% above the top-spec Li i8, with more space and swiveling seats. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao enters electric sedan market with Formula S launch
The Formula S series starts at 189,900 yuan ($28,080), marking Fang Cheng Bao’s entry into the sedan market. Read more…
Arcfox launches Alpha T7 SUV with dual powertrain options from about $19,640
Arcfox said that the Alpha T7 secured more than 30,000 locked-in orders within one hour of its launch. Read more…
CATL signs tech deal with Egypt’s BME to support local battery pack production
CATL will provide battery pack technology licensing, production equipment and training for a plant with a planned annual capacity of 1 GWh. Read more…
BYD Denza Z9S to launch on September 23 with up to 1,100 km range
Denza has described the Z9S as the world’s longest-range mass-produced battery electric vehicle. Read more…
Xpeng’s megawatt charging station goes live in Hong Kong, with Europe next
The station delivers peak output of 1 megawatt and has 400 kWh of energy storage. Read more…
China’s EV battery installations rise 26.3% in August to year-to-date high
China’s EV battery installations reached 79.0 GWh in August, up 5.9% from July, though year-on-year growth slowed. Read more…
Top battery makers’ market share in China in August 2026: CATL 41.45%, BYD 20.98%
CATL continued to lead China’s power battery market but lost market share, while BYD gained ground. Read more…
Huawei reshapes Aito partnership as Seres takes operational lead
Aito will remain in HIMA, while Huawei will continue to lead operations across the alliance’s 4 other brands. Read more…
Nio reaffirms Europe commitment as William Li meets users and partners
Nio confirmed Onvo will enter international markets, with a European debut currently expected in 2028-2029. Read more…
Geely Galaxy opens Cruiser 700 pre-sales in China from $29,530
The Cruiser 700 is Geely’s first rugged off-road SUV, with pre-orders exceeding 43,900 within 60 minutes of pre-sales opening. Read more…
CATL launches Tectrans II commercial vehicle battery with up to 1,000 km of truck range
The heavy-duty truck version supports megawatt-level fast charging, reaching 80% in 25 minutes. Read more…
