Author: David Smith

Xpeng said on Wednesday it will release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025 before U.S. markets open on Monday, November 17. The company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, or 9:00 p.m. Beijing time, on the same day. The Chinese electric vehicle maker has continued its strong growth trajectory this year, delivering 116,007 vehicles in the third quarter, marking its fourth consecutive quarterly record high. The result represents a 149.3% year-on-year increase and a 12.43% rise from the previous quarter. In October, Xpeng delivered an additional 42,013 vehicles, maintaining…

Nio said it has delivered more than 10,000 units of its third-generation ES8 SUV, achieving the milestone 40 days after the model’s official market debut. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker said the new ES8 is the fastest pure-electric vehicle priced above RMB 400,000 ($56,200) in China to reach 10,000 deliveries. The milestone underscores Nio’s growing presence in the high-end EV segment, which continues to see robust demand despite increasing competition. See also: Nio’s New ES8 SUV Draws Strong Demand, Orders Surpass 2025 Production Cap Nio launched the third-generation ES8 at Nio Day 2025 on September 20, with deliveries beginning…

BYD reported sales of 441,706 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in October, its highest monthly total of the year, though still 12.1% lower than the same month in 2024. The result marked the company’s second consecutive month of year-on-year decline but an 11.5% increase from September, according to company data. The total included 436,856 passenger NEVs, down 12.7% year-on-year but up 11.1% from September, and 4,850 commercial NEVs, which surged 127.6% from a year earlier and 51.1% month-on-month. See also: BYD Unveils Racco Electric Kei Car at Japan Mobility Show Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales reached 222,559 units, rising 17.4% year-on-year…

Xiaomi’s electric vehicle division, Xiaomi EV, has established a new Architecture Department to define the technological framework for its next generation of smart electric vehicles, according to a report by Chinese media outlet 36Kr. The new department brings together several heads of research and development divisions and reports directly to Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s founder, chairman, and chief executive officer. According to the report, Cui Qiang, formerly head of vehicle R&D, has joined the new department, while Wang Zhensuo, who previously led the company’s electric powertrain division, has taken over Cui’s former role. See also: Xiaomi Opens First Overseas EV R&D…

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has launched the N8L, a large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV under its premium Denza brand, targeting the family-oriented segment of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The model is offered in two variants priced at RMB 299,800 ($42,210) and RMB 329,800, below the pre-sale prices of RMB 319,800 and RMB 349,800 announced last month. The N8L measures 5,200 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,820 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,075 mm, making it slightly smaller than Denza’s flagship N9 SUV, launched in March. The vehicle emphasizes safety, comfort, and agile…

Uber Technologies and Chinese autonomous vehicle developer WeRide have launched Saudi Arabia’s first autonomous Robotaxi passenger service in Riyadh, marking a milestone in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy and Uber’s expansion in autonomous mobility across the Middle East. The pilot service allows Uber users to book rides in WeRide’s Robotaxi GXR vehicles for trips between Roshn Front and Princess Noura University. The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to advance smart and sustainable transportation systems. See also: WeRide Launches Robotaxi and Robobus Pilot in Ras Al Khaimah Supported by Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA), the project follows…

AarBus, the public transport operator in Aarhus, Denmark, is working with Continental to deploy energy-efficient tires and digital monitoring systems across its bus fleet. The initiative is intended to improve vehicle reliability and performance while supporting emissions reduction targets in line with the European Union’s goal of 90% emission-free city buses by 2030. Currently, over half of AarBus’s fleet is electric, with plans to reach 168 clean vehicles by 2027. Since 2019, the company estimates that its electrification efforts, combined with tire and monitoring technology, have reduced CO₂ emissions by more than 14,000 tons, including 4,681 tons in 2024. See…

Toyota has revealed its sixth-generation RAV4, marking a full shift to electrified powertrains across the lineup with both Hybrid (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) options. The new RAV4 PHEV will deliver up to 52 miles of electric-only range, introduce DC fast-charging capability, and include new GR SPORT and Woodland grades. Hybrid models are scheduled to reach dealerships in December 2025, with prices starting in the low $30,000s, while PHEV versions will follow in spring 2026, Toyota said. The updated lineup is built on the automaker’s TNGA-K platform, featuring improved rigidity, refined suspension, and new aerodynamic components aimed at boosting ride…

Electric vehicles are gaining strong traction in war-torn Ukraine, with a record number of registrations in September driven largely by imported used models from China. Data from the Ukrainian Automobile Association UkrAutoprom and the Institute for Automotive Market Research indicate that the trend has accelerated through the third quarter of 2025. According to UkrAutoprom, approximately 6,800 new cars of all drive types were sold in Ukraine in September, up 20% from a year earlier. Of these, 2,261 were fully electric, accounting for about one-third of the total. However, the majority of new electric car registrations in the country came from…

Hyundai has unveiled the Hyundai EO, a compact electric SUV built on its advanced E-GMP global electric vehicle platform. Available in three variants — Fun, Smart, and Tech — the EO enters pre-sale with prices ranging from 130,000 to 150,000 yuan (approximately USD 18,200 to 21,000). Designed to offer a blend of futuristic styling, strong performance, and advanced technology, the EO represents Hyundai’s growing ambition in the electric vehicle market. See also: Beijing Hyundai Begins Pre-Sales of EO Electric SUV in China On the exterior, the Hyundai EO embodies the brand’s latest design philosophy, highlighted by daytime running lights inspired…

China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has introduced a new three-year initiative aimed at doubling the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging service capacity by 2027, in line with the rapid growth of the nation’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The plan, developed jointly by the NEA and five other ministries, seeks to provide over 300 gigawatts (GW) of public charging capacity and expand the national network to about 28 million charging facilities within three years. See also: China Expands EV Charging Network to 16.7 Million Units by End-July, Up 53% Year-on-Year The “Three-Year Action Plan for Doubling the Service Capacity of…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor unveiled its flagship D19 SUV on Thursday, introducing an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variant equipped with the largest battery ever in an EREV model. The launch underscores rising competition in the large SUV segment, where longer electric ranges are increasingly a selling point. The six-seat D19 is the first model in Leapmotor’s D series and will be offered in both EREV and battery electric vehicle (BEV) configurations. The EREV variant features an 80.3-kWh battery pack, capable of delivering up to 500 kilometers of pure electric range. See also: Leapmotor Launches B10 Electric SUV in UK…