Author: Linda Ma

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…

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:…