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Li Auto Unveils 2026 Li i6 at RMB 249,800 With 96 kWh Battery

Li Auto launched the 2026 Li i6 on October 28 at RMB 249,800, with an introductory price of RMB 239,800 through November 30. The update adds the Mach M100 chip, a 96 kWh battery and CLTC range of up to 780 km.

Oct 29, 20263 min

BYDAITO

BYD Leads China EV Surge as Exports Rewire Market

BYD topped China’s September 2026 passenger car wholesale rankings with 455,113 vehicles and a 17.9% share, while new-energy vehicle penetration hit a record 67.0%. At the same time, BYD’s global push accelerated, led by 209,394 exports to Brazil in January-August, and Huawei-backed AITO’s M6 smart SUV surpassed 60,000 deliveries, underscoring how Chinese EV brands are gaining strength at home and abroad.

Oct 14, 20269 min

JaguarZunjie

Jaguar Type 01 and Zunjie Brake Test Shake EVs

Jaguar’s all-electric Type 01 marks a dramatic reset for the British brand, bringing 1,030 hp, a 118 kWh battery, 720 km WLTP range, and a £130,000 price tag as it targets the ultra-premium EV segment. Meanwhile in China, Zunjie faced a brake test controversy after three V800 SUVs reportedly suffered pedal bracket failures during repeated 100 km/h emergency stops, prompting free upgrades and renewed focus on EV safety and quality control.

Oct 9, 20268 min

MazdaBYD

Mazda EZ-60 Adds LiDAR as BYD Seagull Goes RWD

Mazda has updated the EZ-60/CX-6e in China with Hesai LiDAR, urban and highway NOA functions, and prices starting as low as 113,900 yuan, underscoring how quickly advanced ADAS is moving into the mainstream EV market. At the same time, BYD’s second-generation Seagull appears set for a major leap with rear-wheel drive, a 95 kW motor, multi-link rear suspension, and a front trunk — further raising the bar for Chinese EVs at the affordable end of the market.

Sep 27, 20269 min

LeapmotorXPeng

Leapmotor A05 and XPeng G9L Sharpen China EV Fight

Leapmotor’s new A05 compact EV will launch on August 10 with up to 510 km CLTC range, while XPeng’s G9L flagship SUV arrives with an 800V platform, 577 hp, and a claim of 450 km of charging in just nine minutes. Together, the two models show how Chinese EV brands are intensifying competition from affordable mass-market electric cars to premium AI-powered SUVs.

Aug 4, 20269 min

Li AutoXiaomi

Li Auto Expands to Macau as Xiaomi Sports EV Emerges

Li Auto has entered Macau with localized battery-electric i6 and i8 models, adapting its product strategy to regional tax rules that make EREVs financially unworkable. At the same time, leaked images suggest Xiaomi may be developing a two-door electric sports car with extreme performance potential, highlighting how Chinese EV brands are expanding globally while also moving upmarket in technology and brand ambition.

Jun 28, 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

Faraday FutureBYD

Faraday Future, BYD Signal New China EV Reach

Faraday Future’s first healthcare robot delivery in Los Angeles and China’s rise to become Australia’s top vehicle import source point to a bigger shift in the Chinese EV industry. From FF’s embodied AI ambitions to BYD’s premium Denza push in Germany and China’s 51% import surge in Australia, Chinese mobility companies are expanding far beyond low-cost EV exports.

Jun 5, 20267 min

XPengTesla

XPeng GX Surges as Tesla FSD Expands Globally

XPeng's new GX flagship SUV got off to a flying start, securing 24,863 orders within 12 hours at a starting price of RMB 269,800, while Tesla expanded supervised FSD in Europe and listed China among supported markets. Together, the updates show how the Chinese EV industry is shifting toward AI, Robotaxi-derived technology, and smart-driving competition rather than pure hardware alone.

May 21, 20268 min

Dongfeng AeolusChinese EVs

Beijing Auto Show 2026: Dongfeng, ADAS, Lighting

At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Dongfeng Aeolus outlined a family-focused new-energy strategy centered on the L7, L8, L9 and a 22-model pipeline, while Motovis launched a mass-market L2+ driving-and-parking controller and Xingyu showcased next-generation smart lighting technology. The combined message from China’s EV industry is clear: affordable ADAS, software-defined hardware, and household-focused vehicle design are becoming the next major battlegrounds in the Chinese EV market.

Apr 27, 202611 min