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EREV

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

GeelyToyota

Geely, Toyota and Freelander Signal New EV Shift

Toyota, FREELANDER, and Geely each revealed a different side of China’s fast-changing auto market this week: a tech-upgraded Corolla Cross, a large EREV Freelander 8 with 221 km CLTC electric range and Huawei ADS 5, and a new Geely-Gree alliance focused on electrification and intelligent manufacturing. Together, the moves show how Chinese EV competition is expanding beyond range alone into smart driving, safety, ecosystems, and large-SUV versatility.

Jul 6, 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

BYDLi Auto

BYD, Li Auto and China EVs Face a Defining Shift

China’s EV market hit a pivotal moment on June 17 as BYD launched the Tang EV from RMB 239,900 with a claimed 950 km CLTC range, Li Auto defended range-extended EVs while benchmarking Tesla FSD, and MIIT advanced mandatory L3/L4 autonomous-driving safety standards. The bigger story is that Chinese EVs are entering a tougher, more mature phase where charging networks, software capability, safety regulation, and pricing power matter as much as headline specs.

Jun 18, 20269 min

DeepalHuawei ADS Pro

Deepal S07 Leads Smarter EV Shift From China

Deepal’s new S07 EREV has launched in China from RMB 159,900 with Huawei ADS Pro, a 27-sensor suite, and CAS 4.0 active safety, showing how advanced driver assistance is moving into the mass market. Alongside Renault’s hybrid military vehicle project and AgiBot’s autonomous humanoid robot breakthrough, the news highlights a bigger shift in the EV market toward software-defined mobility, high-speed perception, and cross-industry AI.

Jun 15, 202610 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

ArcfoxBAIC

Arcfox V9 Launch Signals China's Smart Mobility Push

Arcfox has launched the Wendao V9, a full-size extended-range electric MPV priced at RMB 194,800-249,800, after securing more than 15,000 pre-sale orders. Alongside TDK’s next-generation automotive sensor technology and Unitree Robotics’ retail expansion in Shanghai, the news highlights how China’s EV market is evolving into a broader smart mobility ecosystem spanning premium MPVs, core components, and embodied AI.

May 30, 202610 min

XiaomiChinese EVs

Xiaomi EV Pushes Hard Into AI and Family SUVs

Xiaomi is making two major moves in China's EV market: it has open-sourced the XiaomiOneVL autonomous driving model with a claimed NAVSIM PDM-score of 88.84 and 0.24-second latency, while reports point to a new family-focused EREV sub-brand, Xuntian, launching in 2026. The combination of AI, autonomous driving and a push into the 250,000-350,000 yuan SUV segment could make Xiaomi an even bigger force against Li Auto, Aito and other Chinese EV rivals.

May 14, 202610 min

XiaomiLi Auto

Xiaomi ‘Xuntian’ Signals China EV’s Next Battle

Xiaomi’s reported new sub-brand Xuntian could open a major new front in China’s EREV market, targeting Li Auto and Aito with a long-range SUV said to feature a 70+ kWh battery and 400-500 km EV range. At the same time, Li Auto, Zeekr, and cockpit software suppliers are showing how China’s EV race is moving beyond specs into by-wire chassis, OTA upgrades, and virtualization—while new financial data shows CATL earned more profit in Q1 than 10 listed automakers combined.

May 12, 202611 min

XpengFreelander

Xpeng, Freelander Push China’s EREV SUV Surge

Fresh MIIT filings show Xpeng and the reborn Freelander brand accelerating China’s shift toward smart, family-sized EREV SUVs. Xpeng filed the G9L, L05, and L03 in BEV and EREV forms, while Freelander’s first model—the 5,118 mm, CATL-powered Freelander 8—pairs a 6C-charging battery with Huawei Qiankun ADS and LiDAR. Together, they highlight how dual-powertrain strategies and advanced driver-assistance tech are reshaping the Chinese EV market in 2026.

May 10, 20269 min

LeapmotorIM Motors

Leapmotor D19 Leads China EV SUV Launch Wave

Leapmotor’s new D19, IM Motors’ LS8, and GAC Aion’s N60 show how quickly China’s EV market is escalating, with 1,280 TOPS computing power, 800V-1,000V architectures, lidar, and up to 680 km CLTC range now central to the sales pitch. But fresh quality-complaint data also suggests the industry’s rapid pace is creating pressure on execution, making reliability and software stability the next major battleground in Chinese EVs.

Apr 17, 202611 min

LeapmotorIM Motors

Leapmotor and IM Motors Drive China EV Momentum

Leapmotor’s A10 appears to be one of China’s first breakout EV launches of 2026, with dealer-channel estimates suggesting nearly 20,000 orders in just 72 hours and the RMB 86,800 lidar version emerging as the most popular trim. Meanwhile, IM Motors’ new LS8 shows how fierce the premium Chinese EV and EREV race has become, combining an 800V platform, 430 km CLTC electric range, 1,605 km total range, and Nvidia-powered assisted driving tech in a family SUV aimed at the RMB 250,000-350,000 segment.

Mar 31, 202612 min

GAC AionMG EV

Chinese EVs Surge: GAC Aion Deals, MG Boom, EMB Tech Leap

GAC Aion slashes EV ownership costs with 7-year zero-interest financing from Jan 27, 2026, for i60 (1,240km range) and V Home. MG's UK sales explode 27x to 85,000 units in 2025 under Chinese ownership, while Nidec ramps EMB motors to 2.5M/year for faster autonomous braking. These moves cement China's EV prowess in affordability, exports, and tech.

Jan 28, 20264 min

Ford BroncoChinese EVs

Ford's Electric Bronco Hits China as NEV Sales Soar to Record

Ford launches its electric Bronco in China from $32,640, offering EREV and BEV options with up to 1,220 km range, as CPCA projects a record 1.38 million NEV retail sales for December. Xiaomi secures L3 autonomous driving licenses amid Neta's bankruptcy progress. This surge highlights China's EV dominance despite subsidy shifts.

Dec 20, 20254 min

BYDSeal 6 EV

BYD's Seal 6 EV and Yangwang U8L: Urban Agility Meets Luxury Toughness

BYD's Seal 6 EV delivers 545 km range and sporty handling for $17k-$20k, ideal for urban China, while the $180k Yangwang U8L PHEV SUV shrugs off 2-ton tree drops with 1,160 km total range. These 2025 releases highlight BYD's mastery from mass-market to ultra-luxury EVs. Discover how they reshape the Chinese EV landscape and global competition.

Dec 13, 20254 min

NIO OnvoBYD

NIO Slams EREV Waste as BYD Dominates China EV Market

NIO Onvo's CEO blasts large EREV batteries as wasteful, touting profitable battery swaps amid 8,000-pack expansion. BYD leads China's NEV market with 23.2% November share, as Huawei's Luxeed V9 MPV promises L3 autonomy in 2026. These shifts signal declining range anxiety and smarter EV strategies in the world's top market.

Dec 9, 20254 min