Author: Jackson Han

Chinese EV maker Yangwang, a sub-brand of BYD, has registered a new world speed record for electric vehicles. The brand’s U9 Track Edition reached 472.41 km/h (294 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany, surpassing the previous record. German professional driver Marc Basseng, who also set the prior global EV speed record in 2024, was behind the wheel for Yangwang’s test. See also: Mate Rimac Questions Power Claims for China’s YangWang U9 Track Edition https://twitter.com/BYDGlobal/status/1960220848251646434 “Last year, I thought I’d peaked. I never expected to break my own record so soon — but here we are, at…

MG, the passenger car brand owned by China’s SAIC and originally from Britain, will introduce 13 new energy vehicles (NEVs) worldwide within two years as part of a 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) investment in electrification and product development, The 21st Century News reported. The expansion will cover battery electric vehicles (BEVs), extended-range EVs (EREVs), and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). MG will rely on SAIC’s established technologies and supply chain capabilities, with additional initiatives including connectivity solutions developed with Oppo and the planned use of semi-solid state battery technology. MG has played a growing role in SAIC’s overseas sales, delivering 153,100…

Geely Holding Group is expanding its presence in New Zealand with the launch of three additional brands, marking its largest coordinated push in the market to date. Zeekr, Geely Auto and Farizon Auto will join Volvo, Polestar and Lotus under NordEast Vehicle Distributors, a division of New Zealand’s Giltrap Group. For the first time, six of Geely’s automotive brands will be managed under a single distributor in the country. The distributor will roll out new Geely Auto, Farizon and Zeekr dealerships from Sept. 15. NordEast said the expansion would be supported by flagship and multi-brand outlets backed by nine investor…

Tesla’s long-wheelbase Model Y L has passed Sweden’s moose test at 72 miles per hour (116 km/h), maintaining stability even with six adults onboard. The result highlights the SUV’s ability to combine extended size and family-friendly features with agile handling, according to test reports. The moose test, developed in Sweden in the 1970s, simulates an emergency swerve to avoid an obstacle. Many SUVs struggle to complete the maneuver cleanly above 50 mph (80 km/h), with some risking rollover or striking cones. The Model Y L’s performance places it among a small group of large vehicles capable of executing the test…

Tesla has introduced a new feature designed to help electric vehicle owners preserve battery life when their cars are parked for extended periods. The update, called “Low Power Mode,” aims to reduce so-called phantom drain — a gradual loss of charge that occurs when standby systems remain active. While Tesla models are among the most energy-efficient EVs, they continue to consume power when stationary to keep functions such as Sentry Mode and Summon Standby available. This can lead to noticeable battery depletion if vehicles are left idle for days, such as at airports. https://twitter.com/wmorrill3/status/1959367393320268105 The update follows previous reports of…

Xpeng will launch its next-generation P7 sedan in China on August 27, with deliveries beginning immediately after the official unveiling. The company is seeking to strengthen its position in the competitive mid-range electric vehicle market. The all-new P7 was unveiled earlier this month, when pre-sales began without official pricing. Customers who placed a small deposit were offered discounts at final payment, and the model attracted more than 10,000 pre-orders within minutes of sales opening. Xpeng is targeting monthly deliveries of more than 40,000 units from September and expects the P7 to become one of the top three pure electric sedans…

Formula E could expand to as many as four races in China as the all-electric championship seeks growth in the world’s largest electric vehicle market, according to series founder and chairman Alejandro Agag. Agag told Reuters on Friday that China represented a major opportunity compared with the United States, where electric vehicle incentives have been reduced in recent years. “Trump is really giving the space to China and China is only too happy to take it,” he said. “I was in China for the Shanghai Formula E race and every car I saw on the road was electric.” The Spaniard…

Li Auto has started deliveries of its Li i8 all-electric sport utility vehicle across China, following a relaunch earlier this month aimed at boosting demand for the new model. The six-seat SUV began rolling out on August 20 in 44 cities, the automaker said in a post on Weibo, though no further details were disclosed beyond photos from handover sites. The company previously said its factories were operating at full capacity and that it aimed to deliver more than 8,000 units by the end of September, with the target potentially rising to 10,000 in partnership with supply chain providers. “The…

Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr announced that its upcoming flagship SUV, the Zeekr 9X, will be equipped with a high-end audio system from British manufacturer Naim, the company said on Wednesday. Naim, traditionally known for supplying bespoke audio setups to ultra-luxury automaker Bentley, has won the UK’s “Queen’s Award” three times. Its systems have been featured in Bentley models including the Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Bentayga, with top-tier configurations costing up to 140,000 yuan (19,230 USD) extra. The Naim system in the Zeekr 9X features 32 speakers, eight seat shakers, and 40 independent channels. With a peak output…

China’s state-owned FAW Group is preparing to acquire a stake in electric vehicle maker Leapmotor, local outlet Cailian reported on Tuesday, in a move that could further solidify their partnership in new energy vehicle (NEV) development. FAW is advancing an internal plan to acquire around 10 percent of Leapmotor’s shares, the report said, citing a person familiar with the matter. The potential investment follows a memorandum of understanding signed in March, under which both companies agreed to jointly develop passenger NEVs and collaborate on auto parts. According to Leapmotor’s latest financial report, the first co-developed vehicle project between the two…

Xiaomi plans to enter the European electric vehicle (EV) market in 2027, marking the first time the company has identified Europe as its initial overseas destination for its auto business. William Lu, or Lu Weibing, mentioned the plan during an earnings call yesterday, saying that research and preparations are underway to support the expansion. The move follows early signs of testing in the region, with an SU7 Ultra model registered in Germany earlier this year. Xiaomi’s executives have reiterated that near-term efforts remain focused on meeting domestic demand, where production capacity is under strain and delivery wait times for its…

Nio said it has reduced the prices of all its long-range models after Tesla launched a new six-seat version of its Model Y sport utility vehicle earlier in the day. The Chinese electric vehicle maker lowered the price of its optional 100-kWh long-range battery pack by RMB 20,000 ($2,780), cutting the cost from RMB 128,000 to RMB 108,000. The reduction applies to all current models using the pack. As a result, the starting price of the ET9 executive sedan, which comes with the 100-kWh pack as standard, fell 2.54% to RMB 768,000 from RMB 788,000. The ET5 and ET5 Touring,…