Author: Kevin Zhao

Geely Auto’s sub-brand Geely Galaxy has previewed the upcoming A7 EV sedan, expanding its presence in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment as it looks to strengthen competitiveness in China’s mid-size market. The company released official images of the model, describing its design as a potential benchmark for mid-size electric family sedans. The A7 EV is expected to launch later this month. According to regulatory data, the sedan measures 4,935 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width and 1,500 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,845 mm. Compared with the plug-in hybrid version of the A7 introduced in August…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto reported March deliveries of 41,053 vehicles, representing a 12% increase year-on-year and a 55.38% rise from February, signaling a recovery in sales momentum. In the first quarter, the company delivered 95,142 vehicles, up 2.45% from a year earlier but down 12.87% compared with the fourth quarter of 2025. The quarterly total exceeded the upper end of Li Auto’s previous guidance range of 85,000 to 90,000 units. The company said monthly deliveries of its Li i6 electric SUV surpassed 24,000 units in March after production bottlenecks were resolved, providing initial support for its target of…

Li Auto has set a target of 20% year-on-year sales growth for 2026, as it seeks to recover from a decline in deliveries and mounting competitive pressures in China’s electric vehicle market. Founder, Chairman and CEO Li Xiang announced the target during an earnings call on Thursday, signaling a push to restore momentum following a challenging 2025. “New strategies will help the company resume growth,” Li said. See also: Li Auto Returns to Modest Profit in Fourth Quarter Amid Sales Decline and EV Transition Challenges The automaker delivered 406,343 vehicles in 2025, down 18.81% from the previous year. The 2026…

Leapmotor reported its first full-year profit in 2025, supported by strong delivery growth and rising margins, marking a milestone for the Stellantis-backed electric vehicle maker. The company posted a net income of 540 million yuan ($78.3 million) for the year, becoming the second Chinese EV startup after Li Auto to achieve annual profitability, according to its financial report released on Monday. Revenue surged 101.3% year-on-year to a record 64.73 billion yuan. See also: Stellantis Confirms Leapmotor B10 Production in Spain Starting 2026 Leapmotor’s gross margin rose to 14.5% in 2025, up 6.1 percentage points from the previous year, reaching a…

Nio reported its first quarterly profit since the company was founded, driven by record vehicle deliveries and improved margins in the final quarter of 2025. For the three months ended December 31, Nio recorded operating profit of 807.3 million yuan ($115.4 million), compared with an operating loss of 6.03 billion yuan during the same period in 2024, according to the company’s financial results released on Tuesday. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding stock-based compensation, adjusted operating profit reached 1.25 billion yuan ($178.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025. The figure exceeded the upper end of the company’s earlier guidance range…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has introduced flash-charging versions of two SUVs under its personalized sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao, expanding the rollout of its latest battery and charging technologies. The company unveiled the flash-charging editions of the Tai 3 and Tai 7 electric SUVs at a technology event on Thursday, with additional product details expected to be released at a dedicated launch event on March 13. See also: Denza Launches Z9GT With Record 1,036 km Electric Range Both models incorporate BYD’s second-generation blade battery and a new flash-charging system capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW of charging power. According…

Nio is preparing adjustments to its European operations that could see several markets move from a direct-sales model to a distributor-based approach as the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer seeks a more asset-light expansion strategy. People familiar with the matter told CnEVPost that the company is considering transitioning its operations in Germany, Netherlands and Sweden to a distributor model, while retaining direct sales in Norway, a market known for having one of the highest electric vehicle adoption rates globally. The potential change comes as Nio reorganizes its global business structure. According to an internal memo issued before the 2026 Chinese New…

Nio said it has delivered the 70,000th unit of its third-generation ES8, underscoring continued demand for the flagship electric SUV despite ongoing supply chain challenges. The milestone delivery took place in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, less than a month after the model surpassed 60,000 cumulative deliveries on February 1. Nio said the ES8 recorded retail sales of 17,645 units in January, ranking as China’s best-selling large SUV and the top-selling model priced above 400,000 yuan for two consecutive months. See also: Nio and Bosch Sign Strategic Partnership During Merz China Visit The ES8, which starts at 406,800 yuan ($58,340), is positioned…

Volkswagen will become the first commercial customer for Xpeng’s second-generation Vision-Language-Action (VLA 2.0) intelligent driving system, signalling a deepening of the German automaker’s partnership with the Chinese electric vehicle maker into core artificial intelligence software. Xpeng Chairman and Chief Executive He Xiaopeng disclosed the arrangement in an internal memo dated Feb. 24, according to Chinese automotive outlet CnEVPost. The companies began cooperating in July 2023, when Volkswagen announced a $700 million investment in Xpeng and plans to jointly develop electric vehicles for the Chinese market. See also: Xpeng Reveals Interior of GX Flagship SUV Ahead of Market Launch “For a…

Xiaomi has no plans to bring its electric vehicle business to the United States, founder and chief executive Lei Jun said, following reports that one of the company’s electric SUVs had been spotted driving on a U.S. highway. “We currently have no immediate plans to enter the US market. I suspect this YU7 was purchased by a US peer or supplier for benchmarking purposes,” Lei wrote in a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. See also: Xiaomi EV Winds Down Dedicated Sales Team for SU7 Ultra as Demand Slows Lei’s comments were in response to a report by…

China’s BYD said it has developed sodium-ion battery products with a cycle life of up to 10,000, signaling progress in an alternative battery chemistry as the company continues to diversify beyond lithium-based technologies. The disclosure was made during an investor briefing, according to meeting minutes released late Sunday. BYD said the timing of mass production for the sodium-ion batteries has yet to be determined and will depend on market conditions and customer demand. See also: BYD Previews Song Ultra EV as New B-Class Electric SUV in Song Lineup Mainstream lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries used in electric vehicles typically offer…

Geely has filed a long-range version of its Galaxy A7 plug-in hybrid sedan with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), signaling plans to expand the model’s lineup with a larger battery and extended pure-electric driving capability. According to the regulatory filing, the long-range Galaxy A7 PHEV features a 28.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, delivering a CLTC-rated pure-electric range of 175 kilometers. This represents a notable increase over the existing Galaxy A7 variants, which are offered with 8.5 kWh and 18.4 kWh batteries providing shorter electric-only ranges. See also: Geely Galaxy Reaches 70,000 Units in Output of A7…