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.
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…
BYD has introduced long-range plug-in hybrid variants for two models in its Ocean lineup’s Seal sedan series, extending its push to offer larger battery options across its mass-market portfolio. The Chinese automaker said the Seal 05 DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i hybrid sedans have both received new versions delivering a CLTC-rated electric-only range of 210 kilometres. The update follows a similar expansion announced earlier this week for BYD’s Dynasty lineup, where long-range variants were added to the Qin series. See also: BYD Refreshes Qin Hybrid Lineup With Longer Battery Range to Meet Tax Rules The new long-range Seal models are…
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has begun deliveries of the updated 2026 P7+ sedan, as the model reached a cumulative production milestone of 100,000 units, the company said. The first customer deliveries of the refreshed P7+ took place on Friday at Xpeng’s manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, where the vehicle also rolled off the production line for the 100,000th time. The milestone was achieved about 14 months after the sedan’s initial market launch. See also: Xpeng Launches 2026 P7+ in China With Global Push and Up to 1,550 km Range Xpeng unveiled the 2026 model year P7+ on Thursday, keeping the…
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor has taken the final regulatory step toward launching its A10 compact electric SUV, after the model appeared in a public approval catalog released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The A10 was included in MIIT’s latest list of vehicles pending approval, which is open for public comment from Jan. 9 to Jan. 15. Inclusion in the catalog typically clears the way for a vehicle to be sold in China. The filing shows two battery-electric variants of the A10, listed under model codes FZ6430BEVA10B and FZ6430BEVA10A. See also: Leapmotor Debuts A10 Compact EV…
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it wants to be recognised as a “physical AI” company rather than only an automaker, as it prepares to begin street trials of robotaxis and move toward mass production of humanoid robots, stepping up its push into artificial intelligence-driven technologies. Speaking at an event in Guangzhou, Xpeng founder and chief executive He Xiaopeng said the convergence of automobiles and robotics was central to what the company sees as the next phase of technological development. Robots and vehicles share many of the same core components, including sensors, chips and computing systems, allowing carmakers to extend…
Onvo, a sub-brand of Nio Inc, is preparing to introduce LiDAR technology on an updated version of its L90 large electric SUV, according to regulatory documents published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The updated specifications show that the revised Onvo L90 will be equipped with a roof-mounted LiDAR unit positioned at the centre of the vehicle, similar to the configuration used on models sold under the Nio main brand. Neither of Onvo’s current production vehicles—the L60 midsize SUV and the existing L90—feature LiDAR, relying instead on camera-based driver assistance systems. See also: Everything You Should Know…
Shangjie, the automotive brand jointly developed by SAIC Motor and Huawei Technologies, has previewed its upcoming Z7 sedan, signaling a direct challenge to Xiaomi’s SU7 as competition intensifies in China’s fast-growing smart electric vehicle market. Shangjie on Wednesday shared a teaser poster on Chinese social media platform Weibo showing the silhouette of the Z7, which will be the brand’s second production model. “Shangjie Z7: Even more anticipated than the next generation!” the company wrote, a comment widely seen as a reference to Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan. See also: Huawei-SAIC Brand Shangjie Logs 20,000 Deliveries for H5 SUV Earlier on the same…
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said it has launched a limited-edition version of its flagship ET9 sedan to commemorate the production of its one-millionth vehicle, underscoring the company’s push into the high-end luxury segment as it scales manufacturing. The limited-edition ET9 is priced from 818,000 yuan ($117,070), around 6.5% higher than the standard ET9’s starting price of 768,000 yuan. Nio said only nine units will be produced, split across three exterior themes, making it one of the most exclusive vehicles the company has offered to date. See also: Nio Reaches One-Million Vehicle Production Milestone as Deliveries Accelerate The special edition…
Xiaomi has unveiled a refreshed version of its SU7 electric sedan, bringing notable upgrades across design, performance, safety, and driving assistance. The updated SU7 enters pre-sales with a higher starting price but also introduces a broader set of standard features across all trims, positioning it more competitively in China’s fast-evolving EV market. Pricing and Availability The refreshed Xiaomi SU7 lineup starts at 229,900 yuan ($32,800) and tops out at 309,900 yuan ($44,300). This represents a price increase of 10,000–14,000 yuan ($1,400–$2,000) compared with the current models. As is common in China’s EV market, Xiaomi has indicated that official launch prices…
Tesla has rolled out a minor update to the China-made five-seat Model Y, upgrading the central touchscreen while leaving vehicle pricing unchanged, according to information published on the company’s Chinese website and monitored by CnEVPost. All three five-seat Model Y variants sold in China now feature a 16-inch 2K-resolution center display, replacing the previous 15.4-inch 1080p panel. The updated screen is the same specification used in the six-seat Model Y L and is intended to improve visual clarity inside the cabin, an area of increasing focus as Chinese automakers compete on interior technology and user experience. See also: Tesla China…
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it will launch updated versions of its P7+ sedan and an extended-range version of its G7 sport utility vehicle in the coming days, marking the start of its 2026 product rollout. The company said the refreshed P7+ and the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variant of the G7 will be unveiled in China on Jan. 8 and in Europe on Jan. 9. The China launch event will take place in Guangzhou, where Xpeng is headquartered, while the European debut will be held in Brussels, Belgium. See also: Xpeng Research on Autonomous Driving Model Accepted at…