Author: Linda Ma

CATL has introduced its new Shenxing Pro battery in Europe, unveiling the product ahead of the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich as it seeks to accelerate its international expansion. The Shenxing Pro is the first battery to feature CATL’s latest NP 3.0 (No Propagation 3.0) safety technology, which is based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. CATL said the innovation reflects seven years of research and allows the battery to “sustain power supply for over an hour after thermal runaway,” enabling drivers to safely move vehicles away from hazardous areas. According to the company, the design prevents visible flames…

China’s BYD has launched its Seal 6 DM-i hybrid sedan and Seal 6 DM-i Touring wagon in Europe, further expanding its presence in the region’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The two models, known in China as the Seal 06 DM-i, were introduced to European buyers on Sept. 2, BYD said on Friday. The move follows earlier rollouts of the Seal U DM-i, marketed in China as the Song Plus DM-i, as well as the Seal 05 DM-i sedan in Poland and Slovakia in June. “The success of the Seal U DM-i demonstrates that hybrid technology allows users to enjoy…

Chinese automaker Geely Auto’s sub-brand Geely Galaxy announced that it will launch its new M9 hybrid SUV on September 17 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the company’s headquarters. The vehicle is expected to compete aggressively in China’s large hybrid SUV segment. The M9, which made its global debut in Milan in May, is built on Geely’s Electric Architecture (GEA) and uses the next-generation Leishen EM Super Hybrid system. Geely Galaxy highlighted the vehicle’s AI capabilities on social media, stating, “AI makes life better!” Pre-sales for the six-seat SUV began in China on August 23, with six variants priced from RMB 193,800 ($27,130)…

BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang will officially launch the U8L on September 12, an extended-wheelbase version of its U8 off-road SUV, as the company intensifies its push into China’s luxury electric vehicle market. The U8L, scheduled for unveiling at 7:30 pm Beijing time, measures 5,400 mm in length, 2,049 mm in width, and 1,921 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,250 mm, extending the dimensions of the standard U8. The vehicle’s six-seat layout is powered by four electric motors producing over 1,000 horsepower and is built on BYD’s e4 platform. To highlight its premium positioning, the SUV will feature a…

Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand of Chinese automaker BYD, will launch its new Tai 7 hybrid SUV on September 9, according to local media outlet Auto Home. The model will be the second in the brand’s Tai series and its first hybrid SUV built on a unibody frame. The Tai 7 is expected to be priced between RMB 250,000 ($34,990) and RMB 300,000, overlapping with Fang Cheng Bao’s Bao 5 off-road SUV, which sells for RMB 239,800 to RMB 329,800. The company began production of the Tai 7 on August 11, and display models have already been delivered to over…

WeRide has started 24-hour fully driverless operations of its GXR Robotaxi in Huangpu District, Guangzhou. The service allows passengers to book rides anywhere within the designated service area using the WeRide Go app. The launch follows 11 months of road testing, regulatory approval, and model certification. The company’s GXR vehicle features Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, a high-performance computing platform, and sensors designed to operate in varying weather and lighting conditions. Redundancy systems for steering, braking, and computing are included to enhance operational safety. https://twitter.com/WeRide_ai/status/1963527467358130593 The GXR is designed to carry up to five passengers and includes features such as…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has standardized its 100‑kWh long-range battery pack across all models sold in China, effectively lowering vehicle prices by up to 38,000 yuan ($13,000), the company said on Monday. The change affects Nio’s ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, EC6, ET7, and EC7 models, which previously came with 75‑kWh batteries. Starting prices for vehicles equipped with the 100‑kWh pack remain the same as the prior 75‑kWh pricing, but the adjustment reflects an effective reduction of up to 38,000 yuan. The ET5 and ET5 Touring now start at 298,000 yuan, down from 336,000 yuan, while other models see reductions…

Tesla has started nationwide deliveries of the Model Y L in China, a six-seat variant of its best-selling SUV launched in late August, the company said on Monday. “The first nationwide deliveries of the Model Y L have officially begun,” Tesla announced on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Customers placing new orders are expected to receive delivery in October, according to Tesla’s China website. Priced from 339,000 yuan ($47,460), the Model Y L sits alongside the existing five-seat rear-wheel-drive and long-range all-wheel-drive versions, which are priced at 263,500 yuan and 313,500 yuan respectively. Current delivery times for the five-seat variants…

Xiaomi’s electric vehicle unit said on Monday it delivered more than 30,000 units in August, marking the second consecutive month its sales surpassed that threshold. The company, which disclosed the update on its official Weibo account without providing specific figures, had previously reported July deliveries also exceeded 30,000 units. Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed July deliveries reached 30,452, a 19.6% increase from June’s 25,459. Xiaomi launched its first electric sedan, the SU7, in March 2024 as a rival to Tesla’s Model 3. It has since expanded its line-up with the SU7 Ultra, a performance version of…

BYD has reduced prices on select variants of its Qin L EV sedan and introduced a new model equipped with advanced body control technology as competition intensifies in China’s electric vehicle market. The company said at the Chengdu auto show that two existing Qin L EV variants will each be discounted by RMB 10,000 ($1,400) until September 30, lowering their starting prices to RMB 109,800 and RMB 119,800. The move comes alongside the launch of a new version of the sedan fitted with BYD’s DiSus-C body control system, priced at RMB 139,800 before applying the same temporary discount. The Qin…

Li Auto has reached a significant milestone in the development of its in-house autonomous driving chip, the M100, moving closer to mass production as Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers increasingly focus on proprietary technology, according to LatePost reports. The M100 chip completed prototype production in the first quarter of 2025 and subsequently passed functional and performance testing within two weeks. The chip has already been installed in small batches on prototype vehicles for road testing. The M100 is reported to provide computing power equivalent to two Nvidia Thor-U chips for tasks involving large language models and approximately three Thor-U chips…

China has reinforced its lead in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, reaching 16.7 million charging points by the end of July, a 53% increase from a year earlier, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Tuesday. Wang Hongzhi, director of the NEA, said the country has achieved a ratio of two charging piles for every five vehicles. The figure represents a tenfold expansion since 2020. In the first seven months of 2025, 3.88 million new charging units were added, a 93.2% year-on-year rise, with private charging facilities growing 113.6% to 3.26 million and public facilities up 28.9% to 623,000. The…