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Great Wall Motor

China to Cut NEV Export Tax Rebates to 9% From April 1, 2027

China will cut the export tax rebate for new energy vehicles to 9% from 13% starting on April 1, 2027, while keeping the rate for fuel vehicles at 13%. The change covers 67 product categories and Deutsche Bank estimated it could reduce BYD's net profit per exported vehicle by about RMB 5,000.

Oct 26, 20264 min

Great Wall MotorHaval

Great Wall, FF Signal China EV Market Shifts

Great Wall's Haval Big Dog HEV has launched in China at RMB 119,900-137,900, bringing hybrid power, optional Hi4 electric AWD, and Coffee Pilot 3 Lite driver assistance into the hotly contested mainstream SUV segment. At the same time, Faraday Future is pushing a $200 million robotics restructuring, while a growing "0-km used car" scandal highlights the financing and consumer-protection risks lurking beneath China's fast-moving EV market.

Sep 29, 202611 min

Chinese EVsAvatr

Chinese EVs Accelerate as AI Reshapes Autonomy

Chinese EVs are entering a new phase where AI and autonomous driving matter as much as batteries and pricing. Avatr’s 07L brings Huawei ADS 5 to the RMB 229,900 segment, Leapmotor’s A10 hit 100,000 units in just 135 days, and global developments from Nvidia, Samsung, Wayve, and Meta show that compute and AI infrastructure are becoming core to EV competition.

Aug 11, 20268 min

Tank 300Great Wall Motor

Tank 300 Unveiled With Hi4-Z Power and Big Upgrades

Great Wall Motor’s refreshed Tank 300 has launched in Hangzhou from RMB 199,800 to RMB 259,800, adding a new Hi4-Z electrified flagship with 560 kW, 1,195 Nm, 251 km CLTC EV range, and 4.3-second acceleration. With 553 upgrades, Coffee Pilot 3.0 assisted driving, and nearly 600,000 users over five years, the Tank 300 is doubling down on its role as one of China’s most influential lifestyle off-road SUVs.

Jul 20, 20269 min

Hyundai PalisadeGreat Wall Motor

Hyundai Palisade Triumphs & Great Wall's AI Platform Revolution

Hyundai's all-new Palisade hybrid SUV wins the 2026 NACTOY Multi-Purpose Vehicle award for its 1,000+ km range, top safety ratings, and family luxury, boosting its China launch. Great Wall Motor counters with the AI-native Guiyuan Platform, enabling 1,300 km PHEV ranges and multi-energy flexibility. These milestones highlight China's hybrid and EV platform leadership amid global market shifts.

Jan 17, 20264 min

Solid-state batteriesGreat Wall Motor

China EV Surge: Solid-State Safety Debate, GWM's Retro Tease

China's EV industry heats up with experts debunking solid-state battery safety hype despite 2027 rollouts from FAW, GAC, and others targeting 1,000 km ranges. Great Wall Motor teases a retro sixth-brand model amid record 1.2M sales, while Xiaomi grabs L3 autonomous license. These moves signal China's push for intelligent EVs as Musk predicts ICE decline.

Dec 20, 20253 min

Solid-State BatteriesGreat Wall Motor

China's EV Surge: Solid-State Battery Warnings & GWM Tease

Chinese EV experts debunk solid-state battery safety hype as FAW, GAC, and Dongfeng target 2026-2027 launches with 350 Wh/kg packs for 1,000+ km ranges. Great Wall Motor teases a retro sixth brand amid record 1.2M 2025 sales, while U.S. AI 'Genesis Mission' rallies 24 giants to boost battery R&D. This convergence signals escalating global EV tech wars.

Dec 20, 20254 min