Author: Kevin Liu

SAIC Volkswagen has officially launched the ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid sedan in China, expanding its ID. ERA new energy vehicle lineup as the joint venture targets a highly competitive segment of the domestic market. The sedan is available in five variants, with official prices starting at 119,900 yuan ($17,680). Limited-time incentives reduce the effective starting price to 89,900 yuan, while the top version is reduced from 149,900 yuan to 119,900 yuan. ID. ERA 5S Launches Below Pre-Sale Price The five ID. ERA 5S variants are priced at 119,900 yuan, 129,900 yuan, 139,900 yuan, 144,900 yuan and 149,900 yuan. SAIC…

Chery Auto reported an 11.7% decline in profit attributable to owners in the first half of 2026, as lower foreign-exchange gains offset stronger overseas operations and rapid growth in its new energy vehicle business. Revenue remained broadly stable at 143.28 billion yuan, while gross profit increased 25.1% to 23.04 billion yuan. Profit attributable to owners fell to 8.57 billion yuan from 9.70 billion yuan a year earlier. Profit for the period declined to 9.02 billion yuan from 9.91 billion yuan, while the company’s net profit margin stood at 6.3%. Overseas Business Drives Revenue Growth Overseas markets generated 98.97 billion yuan…

GAC Aion has unveiled the Ray 7, a five-seat battery-electric sedan that launches the company’s new Ray series and introduces its refreshed brand logo. The rear-wheel-drive model has a claimed CLTC range of 700 km and uses a Huawei-supplied electric drive system with peak power of 180 kW. Ray 7 Introduces New Aion Design Direction The Ray 7 measures 4,960 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,455 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. Its exterior uses a low-slung, wide-body design with a fastback roofline. The front features a full-width light bar and illuminated logo, while yellow and purple…

Volkswagen Anhui has produced its 100,000th smart electric vehicle at its Hefei plant, marking a production milestone for Volkswagen’s electric vehicle operations in China. The milestone vehicle was an ID. UNYX 08 and was handed to its owner at a ceremony attended by more than 200 guests. The joint venture began mass production in February 2024 and reached the 100,000-vehicle mark in more than two years. Volkswagen Anhui Expands EV Production Volkswagen Anhui was established in 2017 as a joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group, originally under the name JAC Volkswagen Automotive Co Ltd. https://evmagz.com/volkswagen-anhui-files-id-unyx-09-electric-sedan-in-china/ The…

Xiaomi’s electric vehicle and other new initiatives business narrowed its operating loss in the second quarter of 2026 as vehicle deliveries continued to grow, although the segment remained unprofitable. The segment recorded an operating loss of 2.6 billion yuan ($383 million) in the quarter, compared with a loss of 3.1 billion yuan in the first quarter. It was the second consecutive quarterly operating loss for the business. Revenue increased 17.1% year on year to 24.9 billion yuan and was 25.3% higher than in the previous quarter. EV Revenue Reaches 23.9 Billion Yuan Electric vehicles accounted for the majority of segment…

Li Auto is exploring the development of an in-house cloud inference chip that could use the same dataflow architecture as the company’s assisted driving processor, according to a report by Chinese media outlet LatePost. The project is reportedly still at an early stage. The potential cloud chip would be designed to handle some artificial intelligence inference workloads currently performed on GPUs, including assisted driving model processing, testing and simulation, as well as requests from large language models. https://evmagz.com/li-auto-launches-lower-priced-rear-wheel-drive-li-i8-to-boost-ev-sales/ Li Auto Considers Extending Vehicle Chip Architecture AI data centres commonly rely on GPUs for model training and inference, although dedicated inference…

Volkswagen Tianjin has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese supplier Leadrive Technology to jointly develop silicon carbide power modules and other electric vehicle technologies, expanding the automaker’s efforts to localise key EV components in China. The agreement brings power electronics into an existing technical relationship between the two companies. Their earlier cooperation covered electric drive systems and dual-controller solutions for hybrid powertrains. Partnership Targets Next-Generation EV Technology The collaboration will cover the development of power semiconductor modules, electronic control systems and complete electric drive solutions. The companies did not disclose financial terms, production targets or specific vehicle programmes associated…

Tesla China recorded its ninth consecutive month of year-on-year wholesale sales growth in July, supported by strong exports from its Shanghai Gigafactory despite continued weakness in domestic demand. Data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed Tesla China’s wholesale sales reached 93,579 vehicles in July, an increase of 37.85% from 67,886 units in the same month of 2025. The figure also represented a 5.04% increase from June’s 89,091 units, marking the company’s highest monthly wholesale sales so far in 2026 and its strongest July performance on record. Strongest July on Record Historically, July has been a slower production…

Leapmotor delivered 101,267 vehicles globally in July, surpassing the 100,000-unit mark for the first time in a single month and setting a new company delivery record. The July total represented a 102.01% increase from a year earlier and an 8.45% rise from the 93,376 vehicles delivered in June. Record Monthly Deliveries July marked Leapmotor’s fourth consecutive monthly delivery record and its fifth straight month of sequential growth. During the first seven months of 2026, the Stellantis-backed electric vehicle maker delivered 457,754 vehicles, up 68.42% year on year. Since beginning customer deliveries in 2020, the company has delivered a cumulative 1,653,857…

Xiaomi has opened pre-sales for its new Sky Nomad extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) lineup, marking the company’s entry into China’s growing range-extended SUV market with two flagship models scheduled to launch in September. The automaker is initially offering pre-orders for the Sky Nomad N90 Max and N70 Max, with additional Pro and standard variants expected to follow after the official market launch. Xiaomi Begins Pre-Sales for Two Sky Nomad SUVs The flagship Sky Nomad N90 Max carries a pre-sale price of 299,900 yuan (approximately US$44,170), while the N70 Max is priced at 259,900 yuan. Customers in China can reserve either…

Weichai Power has received China VI emissions certification for what it says is the world’s first heavy-duty hydrogen internal combustion engine, marking a milestone in the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle technology. The certification followed testing conducted on July 3, 2026, at a state-certified automotive testing center in Tianjin, where the engine was evaluated under a range of operating conditions, including cold starts, high-speed full-load operation and transient load cycles. Hydrogen Engine Designed for Heavy-Duty Transport The certified WP15 engine features a 14.6-liter hydrogen direct-injection, spark-ignited design that produces 447 kilowatts (600 horsepower) and 2,800 Newton-meters of torque. According to…

Dongfeng Motor is preparing to enter the Canadian electric vehicle market, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to pursue sales under Canada’s quota system for China-built EVs. The state-owned automaker will showcase several electric models at an event in Montreal this week while completing vehicle certification required for sales in Canada, according to a Bloomberg report. Launch Planned for Next Year Julie Mazorra Fernández, director of North World Industry, which will distribute Dongfeng vehicles in Canada, said the company expects to introduce its first models after completing the approval process. “We are working on that, and maybe next year we will…

Tesla has submitted a new Model Y variant for regulatory approval in China, signaling the possible launch of a high-performance version of its best-selling electric sport utility vehicle in the country’s largest EV market. The new model appeared in the latest vehicle filing published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The public consultation period runs from July 11 to July 17, after which approved models typically become eligible for commercial launch within the following months. Filing Suggests Performance-Oriented Model According to the filing, the new Model Y will be manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai and has a…

Leapmotor has previewed the A05s, a new compact electric vehicle (EV) that brings LiDAR-equipped advanced driver-assistance technology to the highly competitive entry-level segment in China. The Stellantis-backed automaker described the A05s as a “smart and nimble premium sedan,” making it the second model in its A-series lineup following the A10 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). Although marketed as a sedan in China, official images show the A05s adopts a compact hatchback design with rounded styling and a two-tone exterior finished in a pink-and-ink color scheme. The vehicle also features a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, continuing a growing trend of introducing advanced…

Dongfeng Motor has outlined a roadmap for the commercialization of its solid-state battery technology, targeting production of 50,000 vehicles equipped with the company’s in-house developed batteries by 2027. The target was announced by Zhang Wei, new battery operations manager at the Advanced Technology Research Institute under Dongfeng Group’s Research and Development Academy, during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Manufacturing Technology & Equipment and Material Exhibition on Wednesday. According to Zhang, Dongfeng also plans to deploy 100 demonstration vehicles powered by solid-state batteries before the end of this year. Commercialization Planned in Phases The company expects to begin pilot deployment of…

Xiaomi has officially introduced the name “Sky Nomad,” fueling expectations that the company is preparing to expand its electric vehicle portfolio beyond its existing models. The announcement was made through Xiaomi EV’s official Weibo account, where the company described Sky Nomad as “a new name about space and life” but did not specify whether it represents a standalone automotive brand or a new product series. Xiaomi Confirms New Name The announcement marks the first official confirmation of the Sky Nomad name following months of market speculation. While Xiaomi did not reveal the official Chinese branding during the announcement, the company…

GWM reported a slight decline in vehicle sales in June as strong overseas demand continued to offset persistent weakness in China’s domestic market. The Chinese automaker sold 108,080 vehicles during the month, down 2.36% from a year earlier but 7.65% higher than in May. For the first six months of 2026, GWM delivered 583,895 vehicles, representing a 2.48% increase compared with the same period last year. Overseas Business Continues to Drive Growth International markets remained GWM’s strongest source of growth in June. The company sold 60,168 vehicles overseas, an increase of 50.16% from a year earlier and 18.70% higher than…

Leapmotor delivered a record 93,376 vehicles globally in June, up 94.51% from a year earlier, according to figures released by the company on Wednesday. The June total also increased 14.47% from 81,569 vehicles delivered in May, setting a new monthly delivery record for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. Deliveries Continue Strong Growth Leapmotor delivered 356,487 vehicles during the first half of 2026, representing year-on-year growth of 60.82%. Second-quarter deliveries reached 246,332 units, up 83.68% from the same period last year, extending the company’s strong sales momentum. As of the end of June, Leapmotor’s cumulative global deliveries totaled 1,552,590 vehicles. The…

Leapmotor has launched the D99, its first multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), expanding its product portfolio with a seven-seat model available in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants. The Stellantis-backed Chinese automaker introduced the D99 in six variants priced between 249,800 yuan (US$36,790) and 319,800 yuan. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on July 20. Seven-Seat Family MPV The D99 is positioned as a mid- to large-size MPV featuring a 2+2+3 seating configuration designed for families and customers seeking business-class comfort. The EREV range starts at 249,800 yuan, while the fully electric BEV version starts at 259,800 yuan.…

Nio has delivered the 120,000th ES8 in Shanghai, reaching the milestone 275 days after the latest-generation electric SUV was launched in late September 2025. The company said the owner of the 120,000th vehicle, identified as Ms. Ye, previously drove a three-row internal combustion engine SUV and selected the ES8 based on its interior design, ride comfort and intelligent vehicle features. Sales Performance Retail sales data showed ES8 deliveries reached 11,472 units in May 2026. According to Nio, the model ranked first in both the large SUV segment and the vehicle category priced above RMB 400,000 for the sixth consecutive month.…