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BYD’s premium brand Denza will officially launch its N8L large six-seat SUV later this month, Li Hui, the brand’s general manager, said on Weibo. The announcement follows strong interest in the model since pre-sales began in late September, particularly among family buyers seeking comfort, space, and performance. See also: BYD’s Denza Launches Pre-Sales for N8L Hybrid SUV, Expands Premium Lineup Pre-sales for the Denza N8L opened on September 26, with two variants priced from RMB 319,800 ($44,870) and RMB 349,800. The N8L is a large plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) measuring 5,200 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and…

Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle and CATL have signed a new five-year strategic cooperation agreement to deepen their collaboration in commercial vehicle electrification, according to a post from CATL on its WeChat account on October 13. The signing ceremony took place in Ningde, Fujian, marking a new phase in the long-standing partnership between the two Chinese industry leaders. Building on previous cooperation, the renewed alliance will focus on three key areas — product R&D, the establishment of industry standards, and the development of a collaborative ecosystem. Together, the companies aim to accelerate innovation in battery technologies, drive global market expansion, and establish…

Onvo, the mass-market sub-brand of Nio, has reached a major production milestone with the rollout of its 100,000th vehicle, the company announced Tuesday on its mobile app. The milestone unit is expected to be delivered this weekend, marking another step forward in Onvo’s rapid rise within China’s competitive EV market. According to delivery data, this milestone will bring Onvo’s October total to about 9,721 units, following cumulative deliveries of 90,279 vehicles through the end of September. The brand delivered 15,246 vehicles in September alone, representing 43.9% of Nio’s total monthly sales of 34,749 units. See also: Nio’s Onvo Sub-Brand Reaches…

Gotion High-Tech, the Chinese battery manufacturer backed by Volkswagen, said its self-developed all-solid-state “Jinshi Battery” has entered pilot-scale production, marking a significant milestone in China’s race toward large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing. The company also confirmed that design work has begun for a 2 GWh mass production line, according to Chinese outlet IT-Home. The move positions Gotion among the leading players in the country’s push to industrialise advanced battery technologies that promise higher energy density, improved safety, and longer lifespans for electric vehicles. See also: Gotion High-tech to Supply Advanced Battery Cells to Ehang’s EH216 eVTOL Series Developed over eight years,…

Tesla recorded a rebound in sales in China last month, though overall volumes continued to trail the same period last year. The U.S. electric vehicle maker sold 71,525 vehicles in China in September, its second-highest monthly total this year after March’s 74,127 units, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The result represented a 25.15% increase from August, narrowing Tesla’s year-on-year retail sales decline to 0.93%, compared with a 9.93% decline in August. See also: Tesla Files for New Model Y+ in China with Expected 800 km Range Despite the improvement, Tesla marked its seventh year-on-year sales…

Chinese automaker BYD has introduced the 2026 Seal 05 DM-i, a refreshed version of one of its key hybrid sedan models, featuring an extended driving range and updated specifications. The new Seal 05 DM-i is offered in a single trim level starting at RMB 79,800 ($11,180), maintaining the same entry price as the previous model, which was available in three trims. See also: Everything You Should Know About BYD Seal 06 EV Specifications Measuring 4,780 mm in length, 1,837 mm in width, and 1,515 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,718 mm, the updated model is built on BYD’s…

Tesla saw sales of its China-made vehicles rebound in September, helped by strong demand for its newly launched six-seat Model Y L, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed. Tesla sold 90,812 vehicles last month, including both domestic deliveries and exports from its Shanghai Gigafactory. That marked a 2.82% increase from 88,321 units a year earlier and a 9.16% rise from 83,192 units in August, signalling a return to growth after two straight months of year-on-year declines. See also: Tesla Files for New Model Y+ in China with Expected 800 km Range The rise was partly driven by…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has filed for extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) versions of its G6 SUV and P7+ sedan, signaling its broader push into hybrid technology ahead of the official debut of its first EREV model. The filings for the two new variants appear in the latest catalog of vehicles awaiting approval for sale, released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for public feedback between October 10 and 15. Inclusion in the catalog marks the final major regulatory step before a model can enter the Chinese market. See also: XPeng Pushes Vision-Only Autonomy as It Develops…

Researchers from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new polymer designed to reduce interfacial resistance in solid-state batteries, marking a step forward in the effort to commercialize the advanced energy storage technology. The material enhances ion transport efficiency and could help overcome one of the main barriers to widespread use of solid-state lithium batteries. The newly developed polymer serves a dual role — it conducts lithium ions while also storing energy, allowing the electrode and electrolyte to partially fuse together. This innovation significantly reduces the instability typically found at the interface…

BYD, on Wednesday began selling its electric and hybrid vehicles in Argentina, capitalizing on the government’s decision to lift import tariffs for up to 50,000 such vehicles through 2026. The move marks another step in the company’s growing presence across South America. The lineup for Argentina includes the all-electric Yuan Pro SUV, the Song Pro plug-in hybrid SUV, and the compact electric Dolphin Mini. Each model is priced under $16,000 before taxes and fees, aligning with the government’s new incentive program that suspends the 35% tariff usually applied to imports from manufacturers outside Mercosur, the South American trade bloc that…

BYD reported a rare year-on-year decline in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in September, as falling demand for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) weighed on overall performance. The company sold 396,270 NEVs last month, down 5.52% from a year earlier but up 6.06% from August, according to data released on Tuesday. It marked BYD’s first year-on-year drop in monthly NEV sales since March 2024, following two months of growth below 1%. See also: BYD Sees Exports Rising to 20% of Global Sales in 2025 Passenger NEV sales fell 5.88% year-on-year to 393,060 units, though they rose 5.80% from August. Commercial…

Zeekr Group reported record vehicle deliveries in September, reaching 51,159 units, an 8.5% increase compared with the same month last year and a 14.1% rise from August, the company said on Tuesday. The Zeekr brand delivered 18,257 vehicles in September, down 14.4% from a year earlier but up 3.6% from the previous month. Meanwhile, Lynk & Co, another brand under the group, delivered 32,902 vehicles, up 27.5% year-on-year and 20.9% month-on-month. See also: Zeekr Launches 9X Hybrid SUV in China Starting at $65,440 For the third quarter, Zeekr Group delivered 140,195 vehicles, representing a 12.5% increase year-on-year and a 7.1%…