Author: Michael Zhang

Pre-orders for Xiaomi’s new Sky Nomad extended-range sport utility vehicle (SUV) lineup may have exceeded 100,000 units, according to estimates published by Chinese financial media outlet Cailian, highlighting strong early demand ahead of the models’ official launch. The estimate is based on a survey of Xiaomi EV retail stores across several major cities and has not been confirmed by Xiaomi. Store Survey Points to Strong Demand Cailian reported that it visited or contacted Xiaomi EV stores in Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai, Chengdu and other cities over the past week. According to sales staff interviewed by the publication, most dealerships had received…

Dongfeng Nissan has previewed the upcoming NX7 sport utility vehicle (SUV), expanding its N series portfolio as the Nissan Motor joint venture accelerates its electrification strategy in China. The company released a teaser image confirming that the NX7 will be introduced soon, although technical specifications and a launch date have yet to be announced. LiDAR Signals Advanced Driver Assistance The teaser reveals part of the SUV’s front fascia, showing that the NX7 adopts the N series’ signature design language with split headlights, a full-width LED light bar and an illuminated Nissan logo positioned at the centre of the front end.…

Xpeng has unveiled the first official teaser of its upcoming G9L sport utility vehicle (SUV), expanding its global product lineup with a new flagship model designed to compete in China’s premium electric vehicle market. The company describes the G9L as a “global five-seat tech flagship” and says it will target the highly competitive 300,000 yuan (approximately US$44,180) segment. Pricing and launch timing have yet to be announced. Global Flagship SUV The G9L becomes Xpeng’s latest global-oriented model following the GX flagship SUV and the Mona L03. According to the company, the vehicle shares its core platform architecture with the GX…

SAIC Motor’s MG brand has opened pre-sales for the all-electric MG 07 fastback sedan in China, marking the brand’s first production model equipped with LiDAR as it expands into the country’s highly competitive mainstream electric vehicle market. The MG 07 is available in five battery-electric variants with pre-sale prices starting at 125,900 yuan (approximately US$18,540), below earlier market expectations of around 150,000 yuan. Five Variants Offered Ahead of Market Launch MG has priced the entry-level 650 Comfort variant at 125,900 yuan during the pre-sale period. The 610 LiDAR and 610 Flagship versions are priced at 135,900 yuan and 145,900 yuan,…

Geely Auto’s Geely Galaxy brand has unveiled the Cruiser 700, its first rugged off-road sport utility vehicle, as the automaker expands into China’s growing market for high-performance adventure vehicles. The Cruiser 700 made its official debut in China on Friday and is scheduled to go on sale later this year. Following its domestic introduction, the vehicle will be showcased in Milan, Italy, on July 26 as part of Geely Galaxy’s international promotion. Rugged Design Meets Plug-In Hybrid Power The Cruiser 700 adopts a traditional off-road design, featuring a boxy exterior, full-width daytime running lights, an illuminated Geely Galaxy badge and…

Lynk & Co has launched its first station wagon, the 07 GT, in China with prices below those announced during pre-sales, as the Geely-owned brand seeks to strengthen its position in the country’s highly competitive new energy vehicle market. The model is offered in three standard variants, with manufacturer suggested retail prices ranging from 157,800 yuan ($23,240) to 177,800 yuan. The launch prices are lower than the pre-sale range of 165,800 yuan to 185,800 yuan announced in late June. Launch Discounts and Strong Early Demand Lynk & Co is also offering limited-time promotional pricing, reducing the cost of the three…

Kandi Technologies Group has started production at its battery swap equipment manufacturing facility in Lin’an, China, through its subsidiary China Battery Exchange (Zhejiang) Technology Co., Ltd. The facility is expected to produce up to 200 battery swap stations annually for heavy-duty trucks under an existing cooperation agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL). https://evmagz.com/catl-expands-choco-battery-swap-network-to-2000-stations-across-china/ Production Supports CATL Partnership China Battery Exchange signed a three-year agreement with CATL’s Qiji Energy in January 2026 covering the production of battery swap stations for heavy-duty trucks and the provision of related after-sales services. According to the company, its proprietary battery swap equipment can complete a…

BYD has previewed the new 8-series Tang, an all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) that will expand the company’s Tang family with a claimed driving range of more than 800 kilometers. Lu Tian, general manager of BYD’s Dynasty lineup, shared the first exterior images of the model on Chinese social media, describing it as a mid-to-large-size SUV designed for families seeking a spacious five-seat vehicle. The new model will join the recently launched 9-series Da Tang EV, a full-size seven-seat electric SUV positioned for larger families and business users. New Addition to the Tang Family According to Lu, the 8-series Tang…

Li Auto has moved a step closer to launching its new all-electric i9 sport utility vehicle after the model appeared in the latest vehicle filing published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The filing includes two dual-motor variants of the Li i9, which is scheduled to officially go on sale in September. Li Auto founder, chairman and chief executive officer Li Xiang previously said the model would become the newest member of the company’s flagship 9-series SUV family. Flagship Electric SUV Offers Six-Seat Layout According to the regulatory documents, the Li i9 measures 5,225 millimeters in length,…

BYD has taken another step toward introducing its Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck in China after the model appeared in the latest regulatory filings released by the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The filing marks the first regulatory submission for the pickup in BYD’s domestic market following its earlier launch overseas. The vehicle is listed as a plug-in hybrid multipurpose freight vehicle and will be produced at one of BYD’s manufacturing facilities in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Pickup Retains Overseas Specifications According to the regulatory documents, the Shark measures 5,457 millimeters in length, 1,971 mm in width and…

BYD remained China’s largest exporter of passenger new energy vehicles (NEVs) in June, extending its lead over domestic rivals as overseas shipments continued to grow, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker exported 170,897 passenger NEVs during the month, an increase of 98.8% from a year earlier and 9.6% from May. The figure gave BYD a 34.2% share of China’s passenger NEV export market. Chery ranked second with exports of 73,819 NEVs, followed by Geely Auto with 61,550 units. Chery’s exports rose 177.8% year over year, while Geely posted a 713.2% annual increase as…

Xiaomi has revealed the first full exterior images of the N90, the debut model in its new Sky Nomad vehicle lineup, marking the company’s expansion beyond its existing SU7 and YU7 series. The company described the N90 as a “smart, versatile large-space SUV” and confirmed that Sky Nomad will serve as Xiaomi EV’s second product lineup rather than a standalone sub-brand. The newly released images show a large SUV with a boxy design, roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and Xiaomi branding on the hood, while the Sky Nomad name is displayed prominently at the front of the vehicle. Designed as a Living…

Mercedes-Benz Group has launched the all-new electric GLC sport utility vehicle (SUV) in China, introducing a key model as the automaker seeks to strengthen its position in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market. The electric GLC is the first Mercedes-Benz model built on the company’s Mercedes-Benz Electric Architecture (MB.EA) platform and is available in three variants. The five-seat Liujin Edition is now on sale with a starting price of 338,000 yuan (about $49,700). The five-seat Huiyin Edition and six-seat Xingbo Edition have opened for pre-orders with starting prices of 299,900 yuan and 388,800 yuan, respectively. 800-Volt Platform and Fast…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor has begun accepting pre-orders for updated versions of its B01 sedan and B10 sport utility vehicle (SUV), continuing its strategy of introducing frequent product upgrades across its model lineup. The company announced through its official Weibo account that customers placing a 99 yuan (approximately $15) deposit will receive a limited-time package of incentives. The promotional offer includes 10,000 exclusive energy points, a complimentary new exterior paint color and priority access to preview test drives. Updated Models Feature 800-Volt Platform Leapmotor said both refreshed models will be built on an 800-volt high-voltage architecture, designed to improve…

Geely Auto has introduced the Galaxy TT, a new all-electric sports sedan aimed at younger buyers, as the company continues expanding its Galaxy new energy vehicle lineup. The model made its global debut at an event in Shanghai and is scheduled to officially launch in China in August. New Electric Sedan Targets Younger Drivers Positioned as a C-segment AI-powered electric sports sedan, the Galaxy TT is built on Geely’s latest vehicle platform and features a fastback exterior design. Customers can choose between the G-ASD H5 and H7 intelligent driver assistance systems, both supported by a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor. The vehicle…

Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand of Geely Auto, delivered a record 35,169 vehicles in June, rising 110.57% from a year earlier, according to figures released on Wednesday. The result also represented a 2.30% increase from May’s 34,377 deliveries, marking the third consecutive month that the company has set a new monthly delivery record. First-Half Deliveries Nearly Double Zeekr delivered 178,370 vehicles during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 96.57% compared with the same period last year. The strong first-half performance highlights the brand’s continued momentum in China’s highly competitive premium EV market. As of June…

Onvo, the mass-market sub-brand of Nio, has announced that cumulative deliveries of its L60 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) have surpassed 100,000 units. The company said on Friday that the L60 has ranked among the three best-selling battery electric mid-size SUVs in China’s 200,000-yuan (US$29,400) price segment since customer deliveries began on September 28, 2024. Delivery Milestone The L60 delivered 2,026 units in May, bringing cumulative deliveries to 97,654 vehicles before surpassing the 100,000-unit milestone this week. The model was introduced in September 2024 as the first vehicle under the Onvo brand and competes directly with Tesla’s Model Y in…

Nio has delivered the 10,000th unit of its flagship ES9 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), reaching the milestone approximately one month after customer deliveries began. The company announced the achievement on Friday after automotive blogger Wu Ying first shared the milestone on Weibo. Nio founder, chairman and chief executive officer William Li attended the delivery ceremony. The 10,000th ES9 was delivered to Li Ningchuan, founder, chairman and general manager of electric vehicle components manufacturer Zhejiang EV-Tech, who is also an existing Nio owner. Strong Early Demand The milestone indicates that Nio delivered 6,892 ES9 units during the current month, following…

CATL has deployed a humanoid robot on one of its battery production lines following a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese robotics company Galbot, as the battery manufacturer expands the use of automation in its manufacturing operations. The companies said the partnership will focus on upgrading intelligent production lines and supporting the broader deployment of embodied-intelligence robots in industrial applications. Humanoid Robot Enters Production The collaboration centers on the Galbot S1 humanoid robot, which CATL said is powered by one of the company’s battery systems. The robot has a dual-arm payload capacity of 50 kilograms and is equipped with vision-based positioning…

BYD has launched the Denza N8L Flash-Charging Edition in China, expanding its premium vehicle lineup with a large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV equipped with the company’s latest charging, battery and intelligent driving technologies. The model, introduced under BYD’s premium Denza brand, is available in two variants priced from RMB 319,800 ($47,120) and RMB 349,800. The launch price is lower than the pre-sale pricing announced in April, which started at RMB 350,000. Customer deliveries began on June 24. Large Family-Oriented SUV The Denza N8L Flash-Charging Edition replaces the standard N8L version that debuted in October 2025. The SUV measures 5,200 mm…