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Chinese regulators have approved reserve reports submitted by CATL and Gotion High-tech   for lithium resources in Yichun, Jiangxi, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. CATL’s Jianxiawo mine, which suspended production in August due to the expiration of a key permit, is now a step closer to resuming operations after receiving reserve approval. The closure had contributed to a sharp increase in lithium carbonate prices. See also: CATL’s Sodium-Ion Battery Becomes First to Meet China’s New EV Safety Standard Gotion continued production during the review period and also secured approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources, according to the report. The approvals were…

Onvo, a sub-brand of Nio, said on Weibo it has delivered its 20,000th L90 just two months after the launch of the large SUV. The milestone highlights Nio’s efforts to broaden its market reach in China’s competitive electric vehicle sector. The Onvo L90 was officially launched on July 31, with deliveries beginning the following day. In August alone, the model delivered 10,575 units, accounting for nearly 34 percent of Nio’s total monthly deliveries of 31,305 vehicles. See also: Nio’s Onvo Updates L60 SUV, Keeps Pricing Unchanged As Deliveries Begin In October Equipped with an 85-kWh battery pack, the L90 carries…

Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Ehang said it will unveil its new VT35 aircraft on October 13, expanding its product portfolio as it pushes deeper into urban air mobility. The VT35, a long-range lift-and-cruise passenger model, will be introduced two years after Ehang’s flagship EH216-S received its Type Certificate. The company released only promotional posters showing the silhouette of the new aircraft and has not disclosed technical details. Ehang previously said the VT35 was undergoing internal testing and flight trials, with a debut originally targeted for September. It is also working with the Hefei municipal government in Anhui…

Chinese technology group Xiaomi has officially opened its first overseas research and development centre for electric vehicles in Munich as it prepares to enter the European car market in 2027, the company confirmed. The site will start with around 50 employees and is already advertising more than 20 additional roles on LinkedIn, Handelsblatt reported. The Munich facility will focus on high-performance vehicle projects, electric vehicle technology, design innovation, customer orientation and research. Xiaomi, best known for its smartphones and e-scooters, only entered the electric car sector last year. Its debut model, the SU7 sedan, reached 200,000 deliveries in under a…

Chinese automakers including Xiaomi EV and Leapmotor are preparing to launch extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) equipped with 80-kilowatt-hour (kWh) batteries, a development that brings hybrid models closer to the range capabilities of fully electric cars, local media outlet 36kr reported. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) (300750.SZ; 3750.HK) is expected to supply its new 8-series high-nickel battery packs to leading startups from next year, according to 36kr. The move comes as some plug-in hybrid models already carry battery packs exceeding 60 kWh, with capacity levels soon approaching those used in large battery-electric vehicles. Tesla’s Model Y L in China has…

Chery Auto, one of China’s largest automotive exporters, has officially launched its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong after multiple attempts spanning nearly two decades. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui province, Chery represents the core asset of Chery Holding, which also has interests in financial services, real estate, and other sectors. The company’s IPO was highly oversubscribed, achieving 238 times demand, and marks a major step for one of China’s last significant unlisted automakers. Chery plans to allocate roughly 35 percent of the IPO proceeds to research and development for passenger vehicles, 25 percent to next-generation…

Aito, the automotive brand backed by Huawei and Seres Group, has officially launched the updated M7 SUV, a refreshed version of one of its most important models. The unveiling took place on Tuesday during an event for Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), with customer deliveries scheduled to begin on Sept. 26. The updated M7 comes with a starting price of RMB 279,800 ($39,350), an RMB 8,200 reduction from the RMB 288,000 pre-sale price announced earlier this month. The pricing adjustment appears to have fueled strong demand: within five minutes of its official launch, the SUV recorded more than 10,000…

Chinese vacuum cleaner maker Dreame Technology is considering building a factory for luxury electric cars in Germany’s Brandenburg state, though local authorities have yet to confirm the plans. The company, best known for its high-performance vacuum cleaners and household robots, announced in late August its entry into the premium electric vehicle (EV) market under a new division called Dreame Cars. In a press release earlier this month, the group said its founder and CEO Yu Hao had travelled to Germany with a team to assess potential locations for the factory. “The brand is considering setting up a production plant in…

Denza, the premium brand under Chinese automaker BYD, is set to unveil its new N8L SUV, with an official market launch expected next year, the company said. The six-seat plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is designed specifically for family users, Denza’s newly appointed general manager of sales Li Hui wrote on Weibo on Sunday. “The N8L is tailored for family users, with every detail refined around family travel,” Li said, adding that the model will focus on space, comfort, safety, and handling. Chinese auto media outlet Yiche reported in July that Denza plans to officially launch the N8L in the…

China has unveiled a work plan for its automotive industry through 2026, setting targets to boost domestic sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and expand exports while promoting technological independence in key areas. The plan calls for a 20% increase in NEV sales this year to 15.5 million units and projects overall vehicle sales of 32.3 million in 2025, up 3% from the previous year. That would bring NEVs — a category covering battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, range-extended and fuel cell vehicles — to 48% of all cars sold. No sales goal was specified for 2026. To reach its targets, the…

Nio has secured more than 40,000 locked-in orders for its third-generation ES8 SUV, surpassing the company’s stated production capacity for 2025, according to a report by domestic outlet LatePost citing a source close to management. “The actual figure is significantly higher than that,” the source told LatePost, referring to the orders, which are backed by non-refundable deposits. The strong demand follows Nio’s launch of the ES8 at its annual Nio Day event in Hangzhou on Sunday. Founder and CEO William Li said the model had exceeded performance expectations and promised annual capacity above 40,000 units. He added that customers who…

Nio launched the third-generation ES8 sport utility vehicle (SUV), the latest iteration of its first mass-produced model, with reduced pricing and upgraded specifications aimed at strengthening its position in China’s premium EV market. The new ES8, unveiled at Nio Day 2025 in Hangzhou, starts at RMB 406,800 ($57,170) with a 100-kWh battery pack, down RMB 10,000 or 2.4% from the pre-sale price. Under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan, the starting price is RMB 298,800 with a monthly rental fee of RMB 1,128. Deliveries begin Sept. 21. Nio said the ES8’s pricing represents a significant cut compared to previous versions. The new…