Author: Linda Ma

Xiaomi’s SU7 electric sedan has seen a sharp reduction in delivery wait times, a shift that analysts at Goldman Sachs attribute to improved manufacturing output at the company’s EV facility. “We believe the shortened waiting time for SU7 Pro/Max demonstrates Xiaomi’s consistent execution in ramping up manufacturing capabilities, and echoes our earlier view that the tax subsidies announced on Oct. 24 reflect Xiaomi’s confidence in manufacturing capacity ramp-up,” Goldman Sachs analyst Timothy Zhao’s team wrote in a research note on Tuesday. See also: Xiaomi EV Offers Purchase Tax Subsidy for 2026 Deliveries Amid Policy Changes The analysts noted that while…

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached a record 1.72 million units in October, supported by robust demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed on Tuesday. The figure marks a 20% year-on-year increase and a 6.9% rise from September’s 1.60 million units. CAAM’s data includes automakers’ wholesale deliveries, covering both domestic and export sales. NEVs include BEVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell vehicles. BEV sales totaled 1.11 million units in October, up 31.7% from a year earlier and 4.8% higher than September, marking the second time monthly BEV…

Rox Motor has officially introduced the Polestones Adamas, a refreshed and renamed version of the Polestones 01, marking its domestic debut in China after its initial unveiling in the Middle East. The new model is expected to go on sale in December, offering both cosmetic and technological upgrades while maintaining its distinctive “square box” design language. The Polestones Adamas measures 5,050 mm in length (or 5,298 mm depending on configuration), 1,985 mm in width, and 1,869 mm (or 1,856 mm) in height, with a 3,010 mm wheelbase. The vehicle features a redesigned front grille finished in body colour, enclosed honeycomb…

Nio said on Tuesday that its battery swap stations in Sweden have been approved to participate in the country’s electricity grid frequency regulation system, a move that allows the Chinese electric vehicle maker to contribute to balancing electricity supply and demand during peak periods. Sweden’s national grid operator, Svenska kraftnät, formally authorized Nio’s battery swap network to join its frequency containment reserve for disturbances (FCR-D), the company said in a statement. See also: Nio’s Firefly EV to Use Company’s Own Battery Swap Stations, Bypassing CATL Network “Our stations will not only continue to enable fast and seamless battery swaps —…

Nio’s premium compact car brand Firefly has filed for approval of a new variant of its Firefly EV, featuring a higher-power motor, according to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The variant appears in the latest MIIT catalog of vehicles awaiting approval for sale, open for public feedback from November 11 to 17. Entry into the catalog marks the final major regulatory step before a model can be cleared for sale in China. See also: Nio’s Firefly EV to Use Company’s Own Battery Swap Stations, Bypassing CATL Network The new version of the Firefly EV introduces a 120…

BYD’s premium brand Denza has postponed its planned European market debut to the first quarter of 2026, pushing back its original end-2025 timeline. The brand’s entry marks the Chinese automaker’s move into Europe’s high-end electric vehicle segment, with prices expected to start at €75,000, according to a report by Handelsblatt. Initially announced in June, Denza’s European rollout will include the Z9 GT, a luxury shooting brake measuring nearly 5.2 meters in length, and the D9, a seven-seater premium van. Both models will be offered in all-electric and plug-in hybrid versions, targeting competitors such as Nio, Xpeng, and established European marques…

Dongfeng Motor’s premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Voyah produced its 300,000th vehicle on November 10, with the milestone unit being the Voyah Titan SUV, the company announced. The achievement underscores Dongfeng’s ongoing shift toward electrification and its goal of achieving one million NEV sales this year. Founded in April 2019, Voyah reached its 200,000th vehicle milestone in April 2025 and added another 100,000 units within seven months. Since the delivery of its first model, the Voyah FREE, in August 2021, the brand has produced 300,000 vehicles in less than four and a half years. See also: Dongfeng’s Premium EV…

Li Auto, one of China’s early entrants in the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) market, announced that cumulative deliveries of its EREV lineup have exceeded 1.4 million units, despite notable sales declines in 2025. The milestone includes over 330,000 deliveries each for the Li L6 and Li L7, more than 250,000 for the Li L8, and over 280,000 for the Li L9. The discontinued Li One surpassed 200,000 units, according to a company post on Weibo. See also: Li Auto Deliveries Fall 38.2% in October, Fifth Straight Monthly Decline Despite Strong i6 Orders The company’s current EREV offerings consist solely of…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is preparing an extended-range version of its G6 SUV, the G6 EREV, according to a filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The regulatory documents provide specifications ahead of the model’s expected market introduction later this year. The G6 EREV will feature a 55.8 kWh battery pack capable of delivering 325 km of electric-only range under WTLC standards. A 1.5-litre turbocharged internal-combustion engine manufactured by Dong’an Powertrain, producing 110 kW, will serve as a range extender, paired with a 218 kW rear-axle electric motor. See also: Xpeng Unveils X9 Extended-Range MPV With…

BYD’s updated Atto 3 all-electric crossover SUV, known domestically in China as the Yuan Plus, will feature a larger 74.88 kWh Blade (LFP) battery pack delivering a 650 km CLTC range, according to data released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The latest model marks a significant upgrade from the current version, which is offered with 49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh battery options, providing 430 km and 510 km of range, respectively. The increased battery capacity is accompanied by a new 230 kW (308 hp) TZ200XYC permanent magnet motor, up 80 kW from the existing 150 kW…

The European Union must defend its automotive industry against growing Chinese competition, including reconsidering its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars and vans, the bloc’s industry chief Stephane Sejourne said in an interview published on Friday. “We have to be less naive, and get ourselves back to the standards of all the world’s major economies. We’re the only continent that lacks strategic thinking on industrial policy,” Sejourne told Italian daily La Stampa. See also: China EV Marketplace Boosts European Reach With Door-To-Door EV Imports He cautioned that “if we do not intervene, in ten years the cars produced and sold…

Leapmotor has started pre-sales of its new Lafa 5 electric hatchback in China, marking its entry into the compact EV segment alongside rivals such as Volkswagen’s ID.3, SAIC’s MG4, BYD’s Dolphin, and Nio’s Firefly EV. The Lafa 5 will be available in five pre-sale variants — the 515 Plus, 515 Pro, 515 Max, 605 Pro, and 605 Max — priced between RMB 105,800 ($14,858) and RMB 131,800. Leapmotor said the official launch is set for November 28, with final prices expected to be lower, potentially bringing the base model to around RMB 100,000. A higher-end Ultra variant is planned for…