Author: Jackson Han

BYD has produced its one millionth Seagull compact electric vehicle, the company announced at a ceremony on Monday, marking a major milestone for its most affordable model to date. The achievement comes just over a year after the Seagull’s market debut in April 2023. Initially launched in China with a starting price of RMB 73,800 ($10,300), the Seagull has quickly become a key driver of BYD’s entry-level EV sales. In February, the company introduced a Smart Driving Edition with three variants priced between RMB 69,800 and RMB 85,800. At the event commemorating the production milestone, BYD unveiled an additional variant…

Tesla has installed its first batch of V4 Superchargers in China, marking the introduction of its latest high-power charging technology to the country’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The new chargers are operational at seven Supercharger stations located in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Gansu, and Chongqing, according to a company announcement posted on Weibo. Tesla noted that additional V4 chargers will be rolled out in more regions over time. Equipped with updated V4 cabinets, the new Superchargers support a maximum charging power of 500 kW. This rollout brings China into the megawatt-level charging era, in line with broader industry efforts to reduce charging…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto has revised its second-quarter vehicle delivery guidance, citing short-term disruptions from a recently implemented sales system upgrade. The company now expects to deliver approximately 108,000 vehicles in Q2, down from the previously projected range of 123,000 to 128,000 units. The updated outlook indicates June deliveries will total around 33,205 vehicles, following April and May figures of 33,939 and 40,856 units, respectively. Li Auto attributed the downgrade to temporary limitations in sales operations, which it said are being addressed as part of a broader organizational overhaul. The automaker is undertaking a structural shift to better…

BYD is providing dealer rebate subsidies of RMB 666 ($93) per vehicle sold, local media outlet Yicai reported on Wednesday, citing sources close to the company. The rebate mirrors a similar dealer incentive offered by BYD in early 2023, as part of a broader performance-based reward program for retail partners. According to Yicai’s earlier reporting, stores that met their annual sales targets were awarded the rebate per vehicle sold. Most dealerships across China reportedly achieved those goals. The continuation of the RMB 666 rebate scheme suggests BYD is maintaining efforts to support its dealer network as it sustains high-volume sales.…

China has suspended its electric vehicle (EV) scrappage subsidy program in major cities across at least six provinces, including Guangdong, Henan, and Zhejiang, as funds run low and regulators seek to curb fraudulent practices linked to the scheme, according to a Bloomberg report. Launched in April 2024, the scrappage scheme was designed to incentivize consumers to replace old petrol and diesel vehicles with electric or cleaner combustion models. Subsidies were increased during the summer of 2024 to a maximum of 20,000 yuan (€2,650) for new EVs and 15,000 yuan (€1,990) for efficient petrol cars. Initially scheduled to run until January…

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has submitted regulatory filings for its next-generation ES8 SUV, revealing larger dimensions and advanced hardware upgrades as the company prepares for a formal launch later this year. The updated ES8, listed under product model number NAL6533BSEVE1, appears in the latest vehicle catalog released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), which is now open for public feedback through June 27. This catalog represents the final regulatory hurdle for models before official sale approval in the country. The new ES8 will offer both six- and seven-seat configurations and measures 5,280 mm in length,…

A Xiaomi subsidiary has acquired a new plot of land in Beijing’s Yizhuang area for RMB 635 million ($88.4 million), in a move that could support the smartphone maker’s growing electric vehicle (EV) business, according to an announcement by local authorities. The 485,134 square meter site, secured by Xiaomi Jingxi Technology Co Ltd, is located adjacent to the first and second phases of Xiaomi’s EV manufacturing facility. The land has been designated for a new energy intelligent connected vehicle manufacturing project, signaling the company’s continued investment in its automotive ambitions. Xiaomi, which formally announced its entry into the EV industry…

BYD said it has signed new agreements with leading EV charging operators Teld and Star Charge to expand the deployment of ultra-fast charging stations across China capable of delivering up to 1 megawatt (MW) of power. The partnerships, announced on June 16, aim to speed up adoption of megawatt-level charging infrastructure, the company said in a statement. While BYD did not disclose specific deployment figures or a project timeline, the announcement marks a continuation of its push into high-power charging, which the company believes is key to supporting next-generation electric vehicles. Teld and Star Charge are China’s top two public…

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide is expanding its international presence with plans to deploy robotaxi services in Dubai in collaboration with Uber Technologies and the city’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the company announced on Monday. The partnership aims to roll out commercial robotaxi services through the Uber platform by the end of 2024. The initial fleet will operate with onboard safety officers while also conducting fully autonomous road testing. The service is expected to transition to fully driverless commercial operations by the first quarter of 2026. The move follows WeRide’s launch of driverless pilot operations in Abu Dhabi last…

China on Friday unveiled draft guidelines aimed at regulating the export of automotive data, a move that could provide a framework for companies such as Tesla seeking to transfer vehicle-generated data abroad. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) outlined circumstances under which companies would or would not be required to undergo security assessments for cross-border data transfers. The new draft, open for public feedback until July 13, is seen as a critical step toward clarifying how China will manage the sensitive issue of data generated by smart vehicles. According to the guidelines, data collected in China for the…

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor said on Thursday it will officially launch its updated C16 SUV on June 18, marking a significant refresh for the model just a year after its initial debut. The new version promises over 70 major enhancements and will include both extended-range and battery electric options. Leapmotor announced the launch date and accompanying product event via its official Weibo account, confirming that the 2026 C16 will be introduced during a live broadcast beginning at 2 p.m. Beijing Time. The SUV will feature notable upgrades, including extended driving range and improved cabin space, although the company…

eRoaming platform Hubject has received regulatory approval from Germany’s financial watchdog, BaFin, to operate its financial services subsidiary under the Payment Services Oversight Act (ZAG), becoming the first company in the eMobility sector with its own regulated financial services arm. The approval allows Hubject to provide fully compliant payment processing through its Interchange platform, streamlining transactions between charge point operators (CPOs) and eMobility service providers (EMPs). In addition to facilitating access to cross-border charging networks, Hubject can now handle invoicing, settlements, and multi-currency payments under a unified, regulated financial backend. “Today marks the completion of our most ambitious project,” said…