The A7 EV measures 4,935 mm in length, and offers up to 550 km of battery range.
Expected to launch later this month, the model will help Geely improve its BEV sales performance.
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Stellantis in talks with Leapmotor to develop Opel electric SUV, report says
Production of the Opel model is expected to officially start in 2028, with a target of 50,000 vehicles a year.
The deal, if finalized, would help Stellantis significantly cut the time and financial costs of developing a new EV model.
Xpeng releases more official images of its flagship GX SUV
The model, codenamed G01, will be available in both BEV and EREV versions and is expected to officially launch in a few months.
Xpeng’s ramped-up hype for the GX comes the day before Nio is set to hold a technical launch event for the ES9.
Onvo L90 to adopt Nio’s in-house developed Shenji smart driving chip, report says
The 2026 Onvo L90 will feature a new version of the Nio World Model for the first time, according to a local media report.
The move marks Nio accelerating the penetration of its in-house developed semiconductor technology into its sub-brands.
CATL taps Zijin founder for mining expansion
CATL has tapped Chen Jinghe, founder and former chairman of Zijin Mining, as an adviser for its mining business.
Chen, a geologist, built Zijin Mining into one of the world’s largest mining companies over the past three decades.
Nio launches upgraded Firefly EV with enhanced features for unchanged price
The upgraded Firefly EV maintains its starting price while boosting motor power and adding some of the most desired features.
This product refresh follows Nio’s strong delivery performance in March and aligns with Firefly’s strategy of continuous, incremental vehicle updates.
BYD’s Denza starts pre-sales for N9 SUV flash charging edition
The pre-sales price range for the Denza N9 flash charging edition is set at 450,000 yuan ($65,620) to 500,000 yuan, significantly higher than the regular N9.
The Denza N9 flash charging edition comes standard with BYD’s latest second-generation Blade Battery and new flash charging technology.
VW to launch ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV in China on Apr 16
The ID. UNYX 08 is the first model jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng.
With a pre-sales starting price of 239,900 yuan ($34,990), the model is seen as key to Volkswagen’s EV product offensive in China.
Pony AI gets nod to offer invite-only robotaxi service in Singapore
Pony AI and a local transport operator will offer invite-only autonomous rides on a 12-kilometer route in Singapore’s Punggol area.
The move follows in the footsteps of rival WeRide, which launched Singapore’s first public robotaxi service in the same area earlier this month.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Feb 2026: CATL 42.1%, BYD 13.4%
CATL and BYD held a combined 55.5% of the global market in Jan-Feb, down from 59.0% in January.
Total global EV battery usage during the period reached 134.9 GWh, up 4.4% year-on-year.
Chinese car exports to EU surpass 1 million mark as competitors stall
The number of cars imported by the EU from China surged 30.7% in 2025.
China-made cars’ share of the EU market has climbed to 7% from 5% in 2022.
Kia recalls 381 EV5 electric SUVs in China over display glitch
Kia will update software via OTA upgrades to resolve the issue.
The EV5 is Kia’s first global electric SUV to debut in China.
Geely Galaxy to begin pre-sales of M7 hybrid SUV on Apr 9, boasting 1,730-km range
The M7, the second SUV in the Geely Galaxy M series, is expected to target the 100,000 yuan ($14,530) to 150,000 yuan price segment.
The hybrid SUV measures 4,770 mm in length and offers a combined range of up to 1,730 kilometers.
Zeekr to launch 8X hybrid SUV on Apr 17 with immediate deliveries
The Zeekr 8X began pre-sales last month, with a starting price set at 376,800 yuan ($54,760).
The Zeekr 8X is Zeekr’s second hybrid SUV following the Zeekr 9X.
Nio Onvo slated to launch 2026 L90 SUV on Apr 21
The 2026 L90 SUV will be available in versions equipped with LiDAR, offering enhanced smart driving capabilities.
The updated model aims to consolidate Onvo’s recovery momentum in China’s fiercely competitive EV market, following 6,877 deliveries in March.
Onvo L90 reaches 50,000 deliveries as Nio plans LiDAR upgrade
Nio is experiencing strong sales momentum, with its updated ES8 and compact Firefly models also recently hitting major delivery milestones.
Onvo delivered a total of 6,877 new cars in March, with the L90 contributing 3,360 units to the volume.
China Mar NEV retail sales fall 21% year-on-year, CPCA preliminary data shows
China passenger NEV retail sales stood at 784,000 units in March, down 21% year-on-year but up 69% from February.
China’s broader passenger car market recorded retail sales of 1.657 million units in March, as the market experienced a slow recovery following a late Chinese New Year holiday in February.
Nio’s third-gen ES8 hits 90,000 deliveries in 195 days
The ES8 delivered 45,184 units in the first quarter, contributing 54.14 percent of Nio Inc’s total deliveries during the same period.
Nio is extending purchase incentives for the ES8 to maintain its sales momentum, and is preparing to launch a new flagship SUV model, the ES9, in the second quarter.
Geely-backed eVTOL maker Aerofugia begins pre-IPO tutoring for China’s A-share listing
Aerofugia has signed tutoring agreement to prepare for Shanghai IPO.
The move follows a new funding round of nearly 1 billion yuan in February.
CATL signs deal with Chinese express giant to electrify delivery trucks
CATL and STO Express partner to focus on logistics truck electrification and the construction of charging and battery swap facilities.
CATL has built 300 truck battery swap stations and plans to increase the number to 900 in 2026.
