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Geely Auto’s Xingyuan electric vehicle has surpassed 500,000 cumulative deliveries, marking a major milestone for one of China’s best-selling battery electric models, the automaker said on Tuesday. The milestone was announced by Geely Galaxy, a sub-brand of Geely Auto, which said the Xingyuan EV has recorded monthly sales of more than 40,000 units for six consecutive months. From January to November, the model posted retail sales of 429,628 units in China, the highest of any single model during the period, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association cited by Geely Galaxy. The Xingyuan EV has also gained traction…

China’s GAC Group and technology firm Huawei plan to launch the first model under their jointly created premium electric vehicle brand Qijing in June 2026, according to information released by the brand on Wednesday. Qijing outlined the timeline in a post on Weibo, saying its debut vehicle will be a shooting brake-style coupe positioned at the upper end of the market. The model is intended to compete on design, driving performance and intelligent features with vehicles priced at around 1 million yuan ($142,000). The brand said its development team, working closely with Huawei’s Qiankun intelligent driving unit, is in the…

China’s BYD said it has produced its 15 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), underscoring the pace of growth at the world’s largest NEV maker as it continues to expand at home and overseas. The company announced the milestone on Wednesday, saying the vehicle was a Denza N8L sport utility vehicle, a plug-in hybrid model under BYD’s premium Denza brand. The unit was also the 15,000th Denza N8L produced, BYD said. See also: BYD Applies to Join HarmonyOS IoT Alliance, Seeks Council Role The N8L is a large, six-seat plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) aimed at the family car segment, with…

China’s BYD said cumulative deliveries of its BYD- and Denza-branded new energy vehicles in Hong Kong have surpassed 20,000 units within three years, underscoring the automaker’s growing presence in one of Asia’s most competitive electric vehicle markets. The milestone was marked this week with the delivery of a Denza D9 to local celebrities Moses Chan and Aimee Chan at Denza’s flagship store in Kowloon Bay, BYD said. See also: BYD Launches Hybrid Tang L SUV in Middle East Under Atto 8 Name BYD entered the Hong Kong market in 2022 and has since recorded steady growth. In the first three…

Great Wall Motor’s electric vehicle brand Ora has launched the Ora 5 compact electric sport utility vehicle in China, stepping up efforts to compete in the country’s highly competitive EV market. The Ora 5 went on sale on Tuesday with a starting price of RMB 91,800 ($13,040) after limited-time discounts, positioning it among the more affordable fully electric SUVs available in China. The official list prices range from RMB 99,800 to RMB 133,800 across five variants, with an RMB 8,000 discount offered to customers who place orders by December 31. Ora was originally launched in 2018 and initially focused on…

The 50,000th unit of the Dongfeng Nissan N7 rolled off the production line on Dec. 11, marking a key milestone for the Japanese automaker’s China joint venture as it accelerates its transition toward new energy vehicles. Launched on April 27 with prices ranging from 119,900 yuan to 149,900 yuan ($16,900–$21,100), the mid-to-large-sized electric sedan reached the milestone in just eight months. The model has played a central role in reversing sales declines at Dongfeng Nissan, which has been under pressure amid intensifying competition in China’s car market. See also: Dongfeng’s Voyah Launches Passion L Hybrid Sedan to Compete in China’s…

Audi has signed a global patent licensing agreement with Chinese smartphone maker Oppo, allowing the German automaker to use Oppo’s essential 5G technologies in its vehicles, Oppo Chief Product Officer Pete Lau said. The deal grants Audi access to Oppo’s standard-essential patents related to fifth-generation mobile communications, a common arrangement in industries that rely on shared wireless standards. Financial terms were not disclosed. https://twitter.com/PeteLau/status/1999388459463737501 “Bringing together wireless innovation and automotive excellence, enhancing connectivity for a smarter driving experience,” Lau said in a post on social media announcing the agreement. Such licensing agreements do not involve joint product development or strategic…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc said it will introduce new limited-edition versions of its ET5 electric sedan and ET5 Touring wagon next Tuesday, as it looks to support sales amid broader market softness toward the end of the year. The company said via its mobile app that the limited editions, due to launch on Dec. 16, will feature an exclusive purple exterior package. Nio did not disclose pricing or further specifications but released several images of the vehicles. See also: Nio Onvo President Criticizes Large Batteries in EREVs as Resource-Intensive The move follows a series of special editions rolled…

Deepal, the new energy vehicle (NEV) division of Changan Automobile, has introduced two new battery electric variants of its updated S07 mid-size SUV, extending the model’s driving range less than three months after its latest refresh. The launch coincides with Deepal surpassing a cumulative delivery milestone of 700,000 vehicles. The new versions deliver a 630-kilometre range on the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) and come equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS SE intelligent driving system as standard. They join two existing BEV variants that offer a 550-km CLTC range, in addition to three extended-range electric (EREV) versions already in the…

Voyah, the new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, has officially launched the Passion L hybrid sedan — also known as the Zhuiguang L — aiming squarely at China’s premium sedan segment. The model, positioned against competitors such as the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6L and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, enters the market with a starting price of RMB 279,900 ($39,630). At 5,125 mm in length with a 3,010 mm wheelbase, the mid-to-large sedan becomes Voyah’s new flagship after the Taishan SUV. The Passion L is Voyah’s second sedan following the original Passion, and features larger dimensions than its predecessor. See also:…

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to launch three new electric vehicle (EV) models next year to diversify its automotive portfolio across the family, high-performance, and executive luxury segments, according to a report from Sina Tech. The upcoming models are identified as the YU9 large SUV, the YU7 GT sport SUV, and the SU7 L sedan. This expansion follows the introduction of Xiaomi’s initial models, the SU7 sedan series and the YU7 SUV. See also: Xiaomi EV Tops 500,000 Deliveries as Sales Target Is Met Ahead of Schedule The YU9, internally codenamed “Kunlun,” is positioned as a flagship family…

Cadillac, the premium vehicle brand of General Motors, has filed its Vistiq electric sport utility vehicle for regulatory approval in China, signalling that the model currently sold in the United States is set to enter local production and sales in the world’s largest auto market. The Cadillac Vistiq appears in the latest batch of vehicle models released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for public consultation, a mandatory final-stage regulatory process before commercial sales are permitted. The public feedback window runs from December 6 to December 12. According to the regulatory filing, the Vistiq will be offered…

Chinese battery maker Farasis Energy said on Thursday it has landed a major overseas supply agreement to provide lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems for two electric vehicle models that GAC Aion plans to introduce in the European market. Under the deal, Farasis will equip the European versions of the Aion V and Aion UT with its SPS (Super Pouch Solution) battery technology. The company said the total contracted supply will exceed 10 gigawatt-hours, enough to support production of roughly 100,000 electric vehicles fitted with 100-kWh battery packs. “This collaboration marks a significant breakthrough for Farasis’ SPS battery products in…

China’s Changan Automobile plans to introduce vehicles from its Avatr and Nevo electric brands in Europe over the next two years and is also considering entering the continent’s light commercial vehicle market, the company’s global design chief said. Klaus Zyciora, Changan’s vice president and global head of design, said the automaker is initially focused on fully electric models but could broaden its European offering to include hybrids and plug-in hybrids under the Changan brand if market demand justifies it. “We will test the water with consumers and see how competitive our offers can be,” Zyciora told Reuters in an interview…

Li Auto said it has brought its 20,000th fast-charging unit into operation, marking a new milestone in the expansion of its self-operated charging network as the Chinese automaker seeks to strengthen sales of its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The company said it now operates the largest supercharger fleet among Chinese automakers, with 3,650 charging stations deployed nationwide. Li Auto launched its first fast-charging stations in April 2023 ahead of its entry into the full battery-electric segment. See also: Li Auto Delivers 33,181 Vehicles in November, Down 31.92% Year on Year Li Auto’s charger portfolio includes 2C, 4C and 5C versions, differentiated…

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has started large-scale commercialization of its next-generation high-capacity battery cells for energy storage systems, after shipments of its 587-ampere-hour (Ah) product reached 2 gigawatt-hours (GWh), Chinese media outlet Jiemian reported. Shipments of the 587-Ah cell are expected to rise to about 3 GWh this year, the report said. The product was launched in June as CATL’s latest iteration following its earlier 280-Ah and 314-Ah energy storage batteries. See also: CATL to Raise Wages for Production Workers From 2026, Bucking China Layoff Trend The company’s production base in Jining, in China’s Shandong province, supports a…

China’s largest electric vehicle battery maker CATL will raise wages for a broad group of production workers from January 2026, a rare move that has drawn attention in a manufacturing sector grappling with weak economic growth and rising job insecurity. The company will increase the monthly base salary of employees at job grades JG1 to JG6 by 150 yuan ($21), according to an internal memo that circulated on Chinese social media and was later confirmed by founder, chairman and chief executive Robin Zeng. The affected grades mainly include assembly line workers, junior technicians and support staff. “The initiative aims to…

Xiaomi’s electric vehicle unit said on Monday it has surpassed 500,000 cumulative deliveries, reaching its revised 2025 sales target about one month ahead of schedule as strong monthly volumes continue in China’s highly competitive EV market. Since deliveries began on April 3, 2024, Xiaomi EV has now handed over more than half a million vehicles to customers, the company said in a statement posted on Weibo. November deliveries again exceeded 40,000 units, allowing it to pass the upgraded full-year target of 350,000 vehicles that had originally been set at 300,000. See also: Chinese Court Orders Xiaomi-Linked Firms to Double-Refund EV…

China’s automobile sales are expected to exceed 34 million units in 2025, with new energy vehicle (NEV) sales projected to reach about 16 million units, according to a senior official from an industry association, signaling continued expansion of the world’s largest auto market. Chen Xu, deputy secretary-general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), shared the outlook at a forum held during the 2025 World Internet of Things Conference, according to local media outlet Cailian. See also: China Mulls Rule to Limit Cars’ Default Acceleration to Over 5 Seconds to Curb EV-Related Crashes He also indicated that China’s vehicle…

Nio delivered 36,275 vehicles in November, marking its second-highest monthly total on record despite a month-on-month decline driven by weaker deliveries at its Onvo sub-brand, according to data released on Monday. The November figure represented a 76.31% increase from a year earlier but a 10.20% decline from October’s record 40,397 units. The sequential drop was primarily due to softer performance at Onvo, while both the main Nio brand and the Firefly sub-brand recorded month-on-month growth. See alo: Nio Sticks to Fourth-Quarter Profit Goal Despite Subsidy Pullback and Analyst Doubts The Nio main brand delivered 18,393 vehicles in November, up 18.72%…