Author: Victor Choi
Victor Choi
Victor Choi is a China EV brand journalist at EVMagz.com, covering the strategies, product development, sales performance, and global expansion of leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. His reporting focuses on how brand positioning, technology innovation, and competitive dynamics are shaping the international rise of China’s EV industry.
Tesla has reinstated insurance subsidies for its Model 3 electric sedan in China, the company said, as it steps up incentives in the world’s largest electric vehicle market following the introduction of ultra-long-term, low-interest financing earlier this month. Chinese customers who purchase eligible Model 3 variants by Feb. 28 will receive an insurance subsidy of 8,000 yuan ($1,150), according to a statement posted on Weibo by Tesla. The offer applies to the rear-wheel-drive, long-range rear-wheel-drive and long-range all-wheel-drive versions, which are priced from 235,500 yuan, 259,500 yuan and 285,500 yuan, respectively. The performance all-wheel-drive variant, priced from 339,500 yuan, is…
Sales of new energy heavy-duty trucks in China surged to a record level in December 2025, pushing market penetration above 50% for the first time, as buyers rushed to lock in incentives ahead of policy changes, industry data showed. China sold 45,300 new energy heavy-duty trucks domestically in December, accounting for 53.89% of total heavy-duty truck sales of 84,000 units, according to data from CV World. The penetration rate jumped more than 17 percentage points from November’s 36.45%, marking a historic milestone for electrification in the segment. December sales of new energy heavy-duty trucks rose 198% year on year and…
Geely Auto said it plans to begin production of solid-state battery packs later this year, marking a further step by Chinese automakers toward next-generation battery technologies as competition intensifies in the electric vehicle market. The company disclosed the target on Thursday during Geely Holding Group’s five-year strategy briefing, saying it will complete production of its first in-house developed all-solid-state battery pack in 2026 and proceed with vehicle installation and verification. See also: Geely Holding Targets 6.5 Million Global Vehicle Sales by 2030, With NEVs at 75% Geely Auto also said it will roll out a newly developed lithium manganese iron…
Onvo, the mass-market electric vehicle sub-brand of Nio Inc, has launched a native application for Huawei’s HarmonyOS, extending its digital services to one of the world’s largest mobile operating systems. Onvo president Shen Fei said in a post on Weibo on Wednesday that the HarmonyOS version of the Onvo app is now available through Huawei’s App Gallery, adding that the release responds directly to user demand on Huawei devices. See also: Nio’s Onvo Launches Lunar New Year Special Edition of L60 SUV The move follows earlier steps by Nio to adapt its main-brand mobile application for HarmonyOS. That app has…
Li Auto has begun offering Chinese consumers financing plans of up to seven years with reduced interest rates across its model range, joining rivals Tesla and Xiaomi in using credit incentives to stimulate demand. Li Auto said on Tuesday that the programme applies to its full lineup, including the Li L6, Li L7, Li L8, and Li L9 extended-range sport utility vehicles, as well as the all-electric Li i6 and Li i8 SUVs and the Li Mega multi-purpose vehicle. Buyers are required to make a minimum down payment of 15%. Under the offer, minimum monthly payments start from 2,578 yuan…
The chairman of Chinese battery maker Svolt Energy has cast doubt on claims by Finnish startup Donut Lab that it has developed a production-ready solid-state battery, saying the specifications described are not technically feasible. Speaking to local media on Jan. 14, Yang Hongxin, chairman and chief executive of Svolt, said the battery presented by Donut Lab “doesn’t exist in the world,” according to a report by Xuanyuan Business Review. See also: Dongfeng Tests Solid-State Battery Prototypes in Extreme Cold Ahead of Planned 2026 Production “All the parameters are contradictory,” Yang was quoted as saying. “Any technician with basic knowledge would…
The Dongfeng Nissan joint venture has unveiled the NX8, a new mid-sized sport utility vehicle that will be offered in China as both a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), as the automaker broadens its electrified lineup in the world’s largest car market. The NX8 is positioned as a sister model to the N7 electric sedan introduced last year and shares its wheelbase of 2.92 metres. Measuring 4.87 metres in length, 1.92 metres in width and 1.68 metres in height, the five-seat SUV adopts a design language tailored to Chinese consumers and distinct from Nissan’s global models.…
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has completed its first ET1 humanoid robot prototype developed to automotive-grade standards, marking a step toward mass production of advanced robots, its chief executive said on Monday. “Today, the first unit of our ET1 robot, developed to automotive-grade standards, has successfully rolled off the production line,” He Xiaopeng said in a post on X. “This marks a critical step toward the large-scale mass production of advanced humanoid robots this year.” See also: Xpeng to Begin Public Road Tests of Robotaxis Using VLA 2.0 Software https://twitter.com/xiaopenghexpeng/status/2013197566067032205 Xpeng has been expanding beyond electric vehicles into artificial intelligence…
Zeekr said it will launch updated versions of its Zeekr 007 and Zeekr 007 GT models in China in the second quarter, featuring upgraded smart driving hardware and a new high-voltage electrical system. The premium electric vehicle maker, a unit of Geely Auto, said on Friday that selected versions of both models will be equipped with Nvidia’s next-generation Drive Thor-U assisted driving chip and a 900-volt high-voltage architecture. Interior designs will remain largely unchanged, the company said. See also: Everthing You Should Know About Zeekr 7GT Specifications During the transition period, Zeekr is offering limited-time incentives for the Zeekr 007…
BYD on Friday previewed two new flagship models, the Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 sport utility vehicle, as it steps up its push into the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) segment ahead of planned launches in 2026. The company released its first teaser images of the models, which will serve as the flagship vehicles of BYD’s Ocean lineup, following the appearance of spy photos earlier in the week. The camouflaged vehicles carry “Ocean 8” markings, underscoring their positioning at the top of the range. See also: BYD Seal 08 Flagship Spotted Ahead of Expected First-Quarter Debut BYD did not…
BYD’s personalised vehicle sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao has surpassed cumulative sales of 300,000 units, underscoring rapid growth driven by strong demand for its Tai series of SUVs. Fang Cheng Bao announced the milestone on Thursday via the social media platform Weibo, just 70 days after reporting cumulative sales of 200,000 units. The brand was launched by BYD in August 2023 as a higher-margin, design- and lifestyle-focused offering. See also: Fang Cheng Bao Expands Bao SUV Lineup with New Long-Range and Five-Seat Variants The Tai 7 hybrid SUV has reached cumulative sales of 100,000 units, Fang Cheng Bao said, accounting for…
China will step up efforts to achieve breakthroughs in all-solid-state batteries and high-level autonomous driving while expanding automotive consumption, the country’s industry ministry said following a high-level policy meeting on the development of the new energy vehicle sector. The plans were outlined after a Jan. 13 inter-ministerial work meeting in Beijing focused on energy conservation and the NEV industry, chaired by Li Lecheng, Party Secretary and Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, according to a report by Sina. See also: China Opens Public Consultation on National Solid-State Battery Standard Officials described 2026 as the opening year of…