Author: Michael Zhang
Michael Zhang
Michael Zhang follows China’s electric vehicle market with a focus on emerging manufacturers, new model launches, and industry data. His reporting highlights how domestic automakers and technology suppliers are adapting to a rapidly evolving competitive landscape.
China’s electric vehicle maker Nio is recalling more than 246,000 vehicles in China due to a software defect that could affect driving safety, according to a notice published by the country’s market regulator. The recall covers 246,229 ES8, ES6 and EC6 electric vehicles manufactured between March 16, 2018, and January 16, 2023, data released on the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation showed. See also: Nio Targets Profitability in Power Business After 100 Million Battery Swaps According to the regulator, the affected vehicles may experience temporary blackouts of the dashboard and central control display under certain conditions. The…
Li Auto has filed regulatory details for the Livis variant of its flagship Li L9 sport utility vehicle, revealing a larger body, higher weight and a bigger battery pack as the automaker prepares to launch the updated model in the second quarter. The Li L9 Livis appeared in a catalogue released on Friday by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, confirming the vehicle remains an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), combining an electric drivetrain with a petrol-powered range extender. See also: Li Auto Unveils Updated L9 Flagship SUV With AI-Focused Architecture According to the filing, the Li L9 Livis measures…
Voyah, the premium electric vehicle unit of Dongfeng Motor Group, reported year-on-year growth in January vehicle deliveries, even as volumes declined from the previous month in line with a broader seasonal slowdown across China’s auto market. Voyah delivered 10,515 vehicles in January, up 31.29% from 8,009 units a year earlier but down 34.29% from 15,954 vehicles delivered in December. The brand delivered 150,169 vehicles in full-year 2025, a 75.23% increase from the prior year, but missed its annual sales target of 200,000 units. See also: CATL Signs 10-Year Cooperation Deal With Dongfeng’s Voyah Voyah’s current lineup spans a wide premium…
Onvo, a sub-brand of Nio Inc, has introduced special edition versions of its L90 large sport utility vehicle to mark the upcoming Chinese Year of the Horse, expanding a promotional strategy it recently applied to the smaller L60 model. The company said the new L90 variants will be marketed as the “Ma Dao Cheng Gong” edition, using a Chinese expression associated with wishes for success and smooth progress. “This marks one of several new special editions launched by Onvo in recent months,” the company said previously, reflecting a broader effort by Nio and its sub-brand to raise visibility through themed,…
Li Auto is aiming to return to growth in 2026 by placing renewed emphasis on extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), refocusing on the segment that has historically underpinned its business, according to a report by Chinese media outlet 36Kr. The Chinese automaker has set a preliminary growth target of about 40% for 2026, which would translate into sales of roughly 550,000 vehicles, the report said. The target follows a difficult 2025, when Li Auto delivered 406,343 vehicles, down 18.81% from a year earlier, making it one of the few Chinese EV startups to record a year-on-year decline. See also: Li Auto…
GAC-Toyota said its bZ7 all-electric sedan will officially launch in March, with pricing expected to start in the 200,000 yuan ($29,000) range, as the joint venture expands its electric vehicle lineup in China’s highly competitive mid-to-large sedan segment. The bZ7 is among the first production vehicles in China to integrate with the Xiaomi smart ecosystem and will run on HarmonyOS 5.0, developed by Huawei. The model is also equipped with the Momenta R6 Flywheel AI model for advanced driver assistance and Huawei’s DriveONE electric motor system, according to specifications released by the company. Externally, the GAC-Toyota bZ7 features a fastback…
Foreign automakers are facing mounting challenges in China as domestic manufacturers consolidate their dominance in the world’s largest car market, driven by rapid growth in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and faster adoption of local technologies. China’s so-called new energy vehicle (NEV) demand rose 18% in 2025, outperforming Europe and the United States, where electric vehicle growth has slowed. Even so, overall passenger car sales in China expanded by just 4% last year to 23.7 million units, marking the slowest growth in three years, according to industry data. See also: China NEV Sales Seen Reaching 19 Million Units in 2026,…
Nio said its compact electric vehicle brand Firefly has launched a new limited-edition version of the Firefly EV in China, extending a strategy of small-batch releases aimed at boosting brand awareness. The latest limited-edition Firefly EV, co-designed by Firefly and Dutch artist Jordy van den Nieuwendijk, has gone on sale with a capped production run of 99 units. The model is priced from 95,800 yuan ($13,750) under Nio’s Battery as a Service (BaaS) subscription scheme, which separates vehicle and battery ownership. The monthly battery rental fee is set at 399 yuan. See also: Nio’s Firefly Brand Reaches 40,000 Vehicle Deliveries…
Zhao Changjiang, the former head of sales for BYD’s premium Denza brand, has joined Luxeed, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Chery, marking a high-profile management move within China’s competitive electric vehicle sector. Zhao confirmed the appointment on his personal Weibo account on Tuesday, ending months of speculation following his departure from BYD last year. His profile shows he has taken on the roles of executive director and executive vice president at Luxeed, which operates under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA). “Today, carrying the weight of my past experience and a steadfast vision for the future, I…
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has set a full-year delivery target of 550,000 to 600,000 vehicles for 2026, signalling a sharp acceleration in growth as the company prepares to broaden its product lineup and expand overseas, according to a report by local media outlet 36Kr. The target, discussed at an internal strategy meeting, would represent an increase of about 28% to nearly 40% from Xpeng’s 2025 deliveries of 429,400 vehicles, the report said. Hitting the goal would require average monthly deliveries of roughly 45,800 to 50,000 units, up from last year’s pace. See also: Xpeng Updates G6 and G9 With…
BYD has introduced two new long-range variants of its Song Pro DM-i hybrid sport utility vehicle in China, while discontinuing one existing version, as the automaker continues to refine its product lineup amid intensifying competition in the new energy vehicle market. The Chinese manufacturer rolled out the two new variants at an event on Saturday, offering limited-time subsidised starting prices of 119,800 yuan ($17,170) and 127,800 yuan. Their official guide prices are listed at 122,800 yuan and 130,800 yuan, respectively. See also: BYD Adds Long-Range Plug-in Hybrid Variants to Seal Sedans in Ocean Lineup Both new versions feature a CLTC-rated…
China’s BYD has established a new sub-brand called Linghui aimed at the ride-hailing market, according to regulatory filings that reveal multiple electric models planned under the new name. In the latest vehicle catalog released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Thursday, BYD registered four Linghui-branded models — the Linghui e5, e7, e9 and M9 — each carrying a new brand logo. Inclusion in the MIIT catalog is a key regulatory step before a vehicle can be approved for sale in China. See also: BYD Refreshes Qin Hybrid Lineup With Longer Battery Range to Meet Tax Rules…