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Nio said it would continue advancing its European operations after the European Commission outlined conditions under which Chinese electric vehicle makers could replace EU tariffs with a minimum pricing arrangement, Reuters reported. “We are pleased to see China and the EU making steady progress toward consensus on the basis of mutual respect,” Nio said in a statement on Tuesday, according to Reuters. See also: Nio’s Firefly Brand Expands European Footprint With Austria Deliveries The comments came after China and the European Union reached an agreement in principle on price undertakings for Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) exports to the bloc,…

Chinese electric vehicle exports to the European Union are expected to grow at an average annual rate of about 20% between 2026 and 2028, despite possible short-term volatility following new pricing commitments agreed between Beijing and Brussels, a senior industry official said. Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), said the outlook remains positive after China and the EU agreed to resolve their electric vehicle trade dispute by replacing high tariffs with price undertakings. China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that both sides had reached consensus on providing common guidance for minimum price commitments for Chinese…

BYD has filed certification documents in China for a substantially revised version of its Sealion 05 DM plug-in hybrid, revealing updated exterior styling and the addition of a larger battery option that extends the model’s pure-electric driving range. The regulatory filing shows the updated Sealion 05 DM adopts design elements introduced earlier on the Sealion 05 EV, a compact battery-electric SUV launched in China in March 2025. The revisions indicate BYD is aligning the styling of its plug-in hybrid and electric variants more closely under a unified design language. See also: BYD Files New Linghui Sub-Brand Models Aimed at Ride-Hailing…

Geely Holding Group reported record vehicle sales in 2025, with total deliveries rising 26% year on year to 4.12 million units, as demand for new energy vehicles accelerated across its portfolio. The automaker said on January 9 that NEV sales reached 2.29 million vehicles, up 58% from a year earlier, lifting the group’s NEV penetration rate to 56%. The results marked the first time Geely Holding’s annual sales surpassed four million vehicles and capped five consecutive years of expansion. See also: Geely Signals Possible U.S. Market Entry Within Three Years Geely Automobile Holdings, the group’s core listed unit, sold 3.02…

BYD maintained its position as the largest seller of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China in 2025, even as its retail sales declined from a year earlier, while Tesla fell to fifth place in the world’s largest NEV market, according to data released on Monday by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). BYD’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 3.48 million units in 2025, down 6.3% year on year. The Shenzhen-based automaker held a 27.2% share of China’s NEV market, lower than the 34.1% share it recorded in 2024 but still well ahead of its closest rivals. See also: China, EU…

Buick, a brand under General Motors, has filed the Electra E7 plug-in hybrid SUV with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), marking a further move in its electrification strategy in the world’s largest automotive market. The Electra E7 appeared in a vehicle catalog released by MIIT on Thursday, a key regulatory milestone that precedes approval for public sale in China. The catalog allows for public feedback between January 9 and January 15 and lists three plug-in hybrid variants under the product codes SGM6481MBPHEV, SGM6481MDPHEV and SGM6481MAPHEV. See also: Buick Reveals 2026 Electra Encasa With Hybrid and Electric Powertrains…

LiDAR technology, once limited to premium electric vehicles in China, is moving further into the mass market, with BYD’s lowest-priced model set to offer the sensor for the first time. An updated version of the BYD Seagull, the automaker’s most affordable electric vehicle, appeared in a regulatory catalog released on Thursday by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The filing shows that the compact EV will gain an optional roof-mounted LiDAR unit, while retaining the same exterior design as the current model. See also: BYD Refreshes Qin Hybrid Lineup With Longer Battery Range to Meet Tax Rules LiDAR,…

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.ERA 9X, a new large SUV developed specifically for the Chinese market, marking the longest sport utility vehicle the German automaker has ever produced. The ID.ERA 9X appeared in a regulatory catalog released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in January, confirming key specifications ahead of its market launch. The model is produced by SAIC Volkswagen and represents the production version of the ID.ERA concept first shown in 2025. ID.ERA is the series name, while 9X denotes the vehicle itself. See also: Volkswagen ID.Unyx 08 Electric SUV Appears in Official Photos Ahead of…

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales reached a new monthly high in December, extending a record run even as growth momentum moderated and battery-electric vehicle sales softened from the previous month, industry data showed. Passenger NEV retail sales totalled 1.337 million units in December, surpassing the prior record of 1.321 million units set in November, according to figures released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The total was up 2.6% from a year earlier and 1.2% higher than in November, though it fell short of earlier CPCA preliminary and revised estimates. See also: China Warns Battery Makers to…

Xiaomi has taken a key regulatory step toward launching an updated version of its SU7 electric sedan, after the model appeared in a catalog released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), following a preview earlier in the week. The filing confirms that the updated SU7 retains the same body dimensions as its predecessor, measuring 4,997 mm in length, 1,963 mm in width and 1,445 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. Curb weight ranges from 2,055 kg to 2,280 kg, depending on configuration, while the top speed is listed at 265 km/h. See also: Everything…

Geely Auto’s Geely Galaxy sub-brand on Wednesday began pre-sales of its V900 extended-range multi-purpose vehicle, marking the first model in its new V series and positioning it against rivals including BYD’s Denza D9. Geely Galaxy is offering three all-wheel-drive variants during the pre-sales phase — Pro, Max and a Collector’s Edition — priced at 319,800 yuan ($45,730), 349,800 yuan and 389,800 yuan respectively. The V900 is a six-seat MPV measuring 5,360 mm in length, 1,998 mm in width and 1,940 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,200 mm. See also: Geely Signals Possible U.S. Market Entry Within Three Years…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it will roll out updated versions of its G6 and G9 sport utility vehicles at a launch event on January 8, broadening the deployment of its in-house autonomous driving technology. The company said the refreshed G6 and G9 will be introduced alongside the previously announced updated P7+ sedan and the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variant of the G7 SUV. The China launch event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Beijing time in Guangzhou, Xpeng’s headquarters city. See also: Xpeng Completes Trial Production of Updated P7+ in Austria Ahead of Europe Launch Xpeng did…

Chinese automaker Geely has introduced its next-generation assisted driving system, G-ASD, positioning the platform as ready for Level 3 automated driving and outlining plans to expand higher-level functions as early as this year. The system was presented as an evolution of Geely’s earlier assisted driving technologies already deployed in several Lynk & Co models. G-ASD is developed by Afari Technology, a Chongqing-based company majority-owned by Geely through the Lifan Group and partly backed by Mercedes-Benz, which recently acquired a minority stake. See also: Geely Auto Completes Merger With Zeekr, Takes Premium EV Brand Private Afari Technology focuses on what it…

Tesla recorded a second consecutive month of year-on-year growth in China-made vehicle sales in December, extending a late-year rebound after most of 2025 was marked by declining volumes. Tesla China’s wholesale sales reached 97,171 vehicles in December, “including both domestic sales and exports from China to overseas markets,” according to data released on Monday by the China Passenger Car Association. See also: BYD Becomes Global BEV Sales Leader as Tesla Deliveries Decline The December wholesale figure was up 3.63% from a year earlier and rose 12.08% from November, when Tesla China sold 86,700 vehicles on a wholesale basis. It marked…

Nio said it will expand the availability of long-range battery packs across its battery swap network this month, as strong vehicle deliveries and rising demand continue to put pressure on its infrastructure. The Chinese electric vehicle maker said it will add more than 4,200 long-range battery packs for its main Nio brand in January, including 1,200 100-kWh packs and more than 3,000 102-kWh packs. The company said the expansion will be adjusted further based on user demand. See also: Nio’s Firefly Brand Expands European Footprint With Austria Deliveries The 100-kWh battery pack is used in older Nio models, while the…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Rox Motor reported record monthly deliveries in December, underscoring accelerating momentum as the company expands its footprint in overseas markets. Rox Motor said it delivered 2,528 vehicles in December, marking a 99.37 percent increase from a year earlier and a 74.10 percent rise from November. The performance made it the first Chinese new energy vehicle maker to disclose December delivery figures this year, according to company data. For the full year 2025, the company delivered 15,318 vehicles, nearly tripling its 2024 volume. Rox Motor has set a target of 30,000 global vehicle sales in 2026, the…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng unveiled details of the extended-range version of its G7 sport utility vehicle, signaling a major step in its product rollout ahead of 2026. The automaker shared images and specifications of the model on social media, one day after previewing an extended-range variant of its facelifted P7+ sedan. The G7 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) will offer a combined driving range of up to 1,704 kilometers, which Xpeng described as the longest among SUVs currently on the market. The model delivers a pure electric range of 430 kilometers and is equipped with a 60-liter fuel tank and…

Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor unveiled its first multi-purpose vehicle, the D99, and confirmed the launch schedule for its upcoming D19 sport utility vehicle, as the company continues to broaden its product portfolio amid intensifying competition in the domestic EV market. The announcements were made during Leapmotor’s 10th anniversary event. The D99 becomes the second model in the company’s D-series lineup, following the earlier debut of the D19. The MPV measures more than 5.2 meters in length, just under 2 meters in width, and features a wheelbase exceeding 3.1 meters, according to the company. See also: Leapmotor Targets Four…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has outlined plans for a refreshed version of its P7+ sedan, detailing updates to its powertrain lineup, design, and global rollout strategy as the company continues to expand its international footprint. The updated P7+ will continue to be offered in both battery-electric (BEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) configurations. According to the company, the EREV version is expected to deliver up to 430 km of electric-only driving and a combined range of 1,550 km under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). The configuration is intended to support daily electric driving while retaining an internal combustion…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Deepal, a subsidiary of Changan Automobile, has completed a new funding round totaling RMB 6.122 billion ($874 million) as it seeks to strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive domestic and global EV market. The company said the Series C financing introduced two new shareholders — Yufu Holding Group, a Chongqing-based state-owned enterprise, and CMB Financial Asset Investment, a unit of China Merchants Bank. Following the transaction, Changan retains a 50.9959% stake in Deepal, while Yufu and CMB Financial hold 12.0934% and 2.4187%, respectively. Other existing shareholders saw minor dilution. Deepal said the funding will support…