Author: Andrew Wang

BYD’s energy storage division has signed an agreement with Greenvolt Power to jointly develop a 600 MW/2.4 GWh battery energy storage project in Poland, further expanding the Chinese company’s presence in Europe’s rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage market. According to BYD, the Siedlce project will become the largest battery energy storage installation in Poland once it enters commercial operation. Poland Project Expands Strategic Partnership The Siedlce project represents the second collaboration between BYD Energy Storage and Greenvolt Power in Poland. The companies previously partnered on two local battery storage projects with a combined capacity of 1.6 GWh. Construction of the…

Li Auto delivered 30,895 vehicles in June, down 14.84% from a year earlier and marking its second consecutive month of year-on-year sales declines, according to data released by the company on Wednesday. The June total was also 7.36% lower than the 33,350 vehicles delivered in May. Second-Quarter Deliveries Meet Guidance Li Auto delivered 98,330 vehicles during the second quarter, meeting its previously issued guidance of between 95,000 and 100,000 units. For the first six months of 2026, deliveries totaled 193,472 vehicles, representing a 5.13% decline from 203,938 units delivered during the same period last year. As of June 30, the…

BYD’s fleet-focused sub-brand Linghui has launched the Linghui M9 business multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in China, with prices starting at 188,800 yuan (approximately US$27,750). The Linghui M9 is the third model introduced under the Linghui brand and the first MPV in its product portfolio, expanding the lineup beyond the brand’s existing electric sedans. Hybrid MPV Targets Business Mobility The Linghui M9 is based on the BYD Xia MPV and measures 5,200mm in length, 1,970mm in width and 1,805mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,045mm. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine producing 115kW, paired with BYD’s fifth-generation DM plug-in hybrid…

Nio Power, the energy infrastructure subsidiary of Nio, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zhongan Energy to jointly build 500 battery swap stations across China within the next year. The agreement was signed on June 25 by Zhongan Energy Chairman Wu Guanqiong and Nio Power Vice President Guo Chenggang, according to a company statement released on Friday. Nio founder, chairman and chief executive officer William Li and Nio chief financial officer and Nio Power head Stanley Qu attended the signing ceremony, along with Liu Wenfeng, deputy director of the Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission, and Li Ming, general…

China has unveiled a new medium-term energy strategy targeting renewable energy to account for 30% of the country’s electricity generation by 2030 as part of its 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a New Energy System. The plan, jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA), outlines China’s energy transition priorities over the next five years, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy, electrification, energy storage and grid flexibility. Expanding Renewable Energy The roadmap calls for accelerated deployment of both centralised and distributed renewable energy projects while promoting greater integration across different energy…

Alibaba-backed Ant Group has appointed Xpeng chairman and chief executive officer He Xiaopeng as an independent director following a reshuffle of its board, according to information published by the company. The changes were disclosed on June 22 and also include the appointments of Bai Chongen, dean of Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management, and Tsang Shun-fu, former chief executive officer of Deloitte China. Board Maintains Nine-Member Structure Following the appointments, Ant Group’s board remains composed of nine members, with independent directors accounting for more than half of the seats. Existing independent directors Laura Cha, former chairman of Hong Kong…

Nio has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its research and development center in the United Kingdom, highlighting a decade of engineering collaboration as the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer continues to expand its global footprint. The company marked the milestone with an event on June 18 in Witney, Oxfordshire, where it also officially opened a new engineering facility designed to strengthen its research and vehicle development capabilities. Representatives from government bodies, industry partners, and media organizations attended the ceremony, which Nio described as an important step in the evolution of its international engineering network. UK Center Plays Key Role in Global…

Executives from Chinese electric vehicle makers Li Auto and Nio have publicly disagreed over the future prospects of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), reflecting intensifying competition between rival technology approaches in China’s rapidly evolving new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The debate emerged after Li Auto founder, chairman and chief executive Li Xiang defended the role of extended-range vehicles, while executives from Nio pointed to rising battery-electric vehicle (BEV) adoption as evidence that fully electric models are becoming the dominant force in the market. Li Auto Defends Extended-Range Vehicles In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo on June 17, Li…

Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with German energy technology company WLF Energy, marking a new step in its efforts to expand internationally and strengthen its position in the rapidly growing energy storage sector. The partnership will focus on the joint development of next-generation battery technologies and energy storage products targeting utility-scale, commercial and industrial, as well as distributed energy storage applications. Joint development of advanced energy storage solutions Under the agreement, Farasis Energy and WLF Energy will collaborate on a long-term technology and product roadmap designed to accelerate innovation in battery storage and energy…

Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) has launched two new battery-electric variants of the Aito M6, significantly lowering the entry price of the popular mid-to-large-size SUV. The new models are priced between 229,800 yuan ($34,010) and 249,800 yuan, expanding the vehicle’s appeal to a broader range of customers in China’s highly competitive electric vehicle market. Lower-priced BEV variants join the lineup The launch marks a substantial reduction in the starting price for the Aito M6’s battery-electric range. Previously, the lowest-priced BEV version available started at 279,800 yuan. With the introduction of the new variants, customers can now access the Aito…

Smart has officially launched the #6 EHD sedan in China, marking the brand’s largest model to date and its first vehicle equipped with EHD (Electric Hybrid Drive) technology. The new model, introduced on Thursday, represents a significant expansion for the premium electric mobility brand jointly owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely. With a focus on long-range efficiency, advanced driver assistance technology and a larger vehicle footprint, the Smart #6 EHD targets China’s increasingly competitive new energy vehicle market. Three Variants Offered The Smart #6 EHD is available in three trim levels: 1675 Pro, 1810 Max and 1810 Ultra. Limited-time promotional pricing…

BYD is preparing to launch a new flagship luxury sedan in China, with regulatory filings revealing key specifications of the upcoming Great Han, a premium limousine that will be available in both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid variants. Documents published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show that the new model will offer up to 570 kW of power and a driving range of up to 1,008 kilometres under the CLTC testing standard. The Great Han, also referred to as the Dahan in some Chinese media reports, is expected to enter the Chinese market later this year as…