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 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…
Geely Auto reported slower sales momentum in December, as the Chinese automaker posted a year-on-year increase but a sharp month-on-month decline, reflecting broader weakness in the domestic auto market toward year-end. The company said it delivered 236,817 vehicles in December, up 13 percent from a year earlier but down 23.71 percent from November. The decline followed several months of strong growth, during which monthly sales had risen more than 35 percent year-on-year between February and October. See also: Geely Auto’s Xingyuan EV Reaches 500,000 Deliveries As Sales Momentum Builds In China For the full year 2025, Geely Auto delivered 3.02…
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng reported December deliveries of 37,508 vehicles, marking a 2.22 percent increase from a year earlier and a 2.12 percent rise from November, according to figures released by the company on Tuesday. For the fourth quarter, XPeng delivered 116,249 vehicles, up 27.04 percent year-on-year and slightly higher than the previous quarter. Full-year deliveries reached 429,445 units in 2025, representing a 126 percent increase from the prior year, reflecting continued expansion across both domestic and overseas markets. See also: Xpeng Expands Middle East and Africa Presence With New Market Entries and Partnerships XPeng said overseas deliveries totaled…