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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…

A revised version of the Denza Z9 GT, developed under BYD’s premium Denza brand, has appeared in a latest regulatory filing from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), revealing powertrain updates for both its pure electric and plug-in hybrid variants. The filing suggests Denza is preparing an updated market version of the Z9 GT rather than a full model replacement. Exterior images submitted to regulators show the vehicle retains its existing body proportions and overall styling, with the most visible change being the relocation of the lidar sensor to a roof-mounted position. No interior images or cabin-related updates…

BYD has previewed two upcoming flagship models for its Dynasty lineup, signaling an expansion into higher-end segments as the Chinese new energy vehicle maker broadens its product range. At an event on Saturday, BYD said it plans to launch two D-segment models under the Dynasty brand in the first half of the year: a new flagship sedan under the Han nameplate and a flagship sport utility vehicle under the Tang series. Both models are expected to sit at the top of their respective lineups. See also: BYD Adds Long-Range Plug-in Hybrid Variants to Seal Sedans in Ocean Lineup The company…

Chinese automaker BYD said it will introduce longer-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants for four models in its affordable Qin and Seal lineups later this month, as it moves to better match consumer demand amid intense competition in China’s hybrid market. The company said the new variants of the Qin Plus DM-i, Qin L DM-i, Seal 05 DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i will offer battery-only driving ranges exceeding 210 kilometres, roughly doubling the electric range of comparable versions currently on sale. With a full tank and fully charged battery, the vehicles are expected to deliver a combined driving range…

Chinese automaker Leapmotor said it has developed what it describes as the world’s first production-ready central vehicle computing platform, powered by premium automotive chips from Qualcomm, marking a shift toward more centralized and software-defined vehicle architectures. The platform will debut in Leapmotor’s upcoming flagship D19 model and combines Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platform Premium Edition with the Snapdragon Ride Platform Premium Edition. The system integrates functions that are typically handled by separate electronic control units, including infotainment, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), body control and vehicle connectivity. Leapmotor said the dual-chip configuration is designed to reduce system complexity and development costs while…

Nio Inc reported a record monthly delivery total in December, driven largely by strong demand for its flagship ES8 sport utility vehicle, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker closed the year with improved momentum. The company said it delivered 48,135 vehicles in December, its highest monthly figure to date. The result marked a 54.59 percent increase from a year earlier and a 32.69 percent rise from November. The performance was led by the third-generation ES8, which has emerged as a key growth driver for the premium Nio brand. See also: Nio Shifts Battery Supply Back Toward CATL as Supply Pressures…

Li Auto reported improved monthly deliveries in December, although overall sales continued to decline on a year-on-year basis, reflecting ongoing pressure in China’s electric vehicle market. The company said it delivered 44,246 vehicles in December, up 33.35 percent from November but down 24.38 percent compared with the same month a year earlier. The figure marked Li Auto’s highest monthly delivery total in 2025. See also: Li Auto Expands Overseas Footprint With Entry Into Egypt, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan For the fourth quarter, deliveries reached 109,194 units, representing a 31.19 percent year-on-year decline but a 17.15 percent increase from the previous quarter.…