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Aito

China EVs: Aito Rumors, BYD Ti 6, Li Auto Shift

China’s EV market saw three important developments this week: Aito denied doctored “future-built” M6 VIN rumors and filed a police report, BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Ti 6 surfaced as a likely cheaper alternative to the Ti 7, and Li Auto confirmed a lineup-wide push toward in-house batteries and chips. Together, the moves highlight the next phase of Chinese EV competition, where brand trust, product segmentation, and control of core technologies are becoming as important as range and performance.

Sep 7, 202610 min

AitoVoyah

Aito M9 and Voyah Signal China EV Maturity

Aito M9 and Voyah highlight two crucial shifts in China’s EV market: premium demand is scaling fast, and residual value is becoming a serious competitive battleground. Aito’s new-generation M9 delivered 30,000 units in 12 weeks, while Voyah is focusing on transferable battery warranty, 10-year parts support, and pricing stability to strengthen used EV value.

Sep 4, 20269 min

Mercedes-BenzNIO

China EV SUVs: Mercedes, NIO, AITO, Li Compared

China’s premium electric SUV market is heating up, with the Mercedes-Benz electric GLC, AITO M6, NIO ES8 five-seat, and Li Auto i6 showcasing four different approaches to luxury EV ownership. From 800V fast charging and 760 km CLTC range to battery swapping and Huawei ADS 4, these models show how Chinese EV competition is moving beyond range into software, comfort, and full energy ecosystems.

Aug 1, 202611 min

Xiaomi AutoNIO

Xiaomi, NIO Signal China EV’s Next Global Push

Xiaomi, NIO, and the wider Chinese EV industry all sent important signals this week. Xiaomi’s newly teased SkyNomad large SUV could mark its first major push into the EREV family SUV segment, while NIO led 2026 H1 brand NPS rankings with an impressive 81.9, underscoring the growing importance of service and user loyalty. At the same time, a Stuttgart industry salon highlighted how China’s auto sector is evolving from scale to system-level innovation, with major implications for Europe and the global EV market.

Jul 8, 20269 min

AvatrSeres

Huawei-Linked Chinese EVs Gain New Momentum

Avatr has revealed the new 07L, a larger Huawei-linked luxury SUV due in Q3 with BEV and EREV versions, 800V architecture, and expected Huawei ADS 5 intelligent driving tech. Meanwhile, Seres has named Zhang Zhengping as chairman as Aito builds on 1 million deliveries in 46 months, highlighting how Chinese EV brands are scaling premium smart vehicles even as overseas markets like Japan remain relatively subdued.

Jun 9, 202610 min

BYDLi Auto

BYD Hits 15M EVs as Li Auto Bets Big on Silicon Valley AI

BYD celebrates its 15 millionth NEV amid 4.18M sales in 11 months, while Li Auto launches a Silicon Valley AI center for autonomous driving breakthroughs. NIO's ES8 hits 30k deliveries in 89 days, CATL deploys humanoid robots tripling battery output, and Aito offers tax subsidies as China's EV leaders pivot to AI dominance. These moves signal a global tech arms race reshaping the industry.

Dec 19, 20254 min

L3 autonomous drivingDeepal SL03

China's L3 Autonomous EVs Approved: Market Booms

China approves its first L3 autonomous EVs—Changan Deepal SL03 and Lynk & Co Alpha S—for Beijing and Chongqing pilots, as the unmanned driving market eyes 400B yuan in 2025. Domestic luxury brands like Aito and NIO crush BBA sales with higher average prices, while Huawei declares intelligence a faster-growing necessity than electrification. Tesla's unmanned tests and surging AI infra signal global autonomous EV acceleration.

Dec 16, 20254 min