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Huawei ADS

Chinese EVs: Smart Driving, Premium MPVs, Reality

China’s EV and intelligent-mobility sector is moving into a tougher, more mature phase. Shenyang’s September 12-13 urban NOA contest will put Chinese smart-driving systems under real-world pressure, while ARCFOX’s Wendao V9 is using APEC-level transport duty, 310 km EV range, and 1,330 km combined range to strengthen its premium MPV credentials. The parallel scrutiny of robotics IPOs adds a broader lesson for Chinese EVs: markets now want proof of safety, repeatability, and sustainable commercialization.

Sep 10, 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

GAC AionHuawei ADS

Huawei, GAC Aion Lead China’s Smart EV Shift

China’s latest EV headlines show a decisive shift toward software-defined competition: GAC Aion’s low-cost N60 stunned D1EV’s smart-driving contest with a 91.96-point final win after a WeRide WRD 3.0 OTA, while Huawei-backed Shangjie Z7/Z7T passed extreme wet-road safety tests at up to 121 km/h. Together with fresh funding for embodied robotics startup Xuanchuang, the news highlights how Chinese EVs are increasingly competing on algorithm efficiency, integrated safety, and autonomy beyond passenger cars.

Aug 31, 20269 min

BYDXPeng

Chengdu Auto Show 2026 Signals China EV Shift

The 2026 Chengdu Auto Show will bring nearly 120 brands and around 1,600 vehicles to a 220,000-square-meter venue, making it a major checkpoint for China’s fast-evolving EV market. With BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Huawei-backed brands, XPeng, and Xiaomi all preparing major debuts, the show highlights how Chinese EV competition is shifting from simple electrification to intelligent driving, premiumization, and full supply-chain strength.

Aug 13, 20269 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

SAICZeekr

SAIC and Zeekr Signal China EV’s Next Smart Shift

SAIC’s latest executive reshuffle and Zeekr’s launch of the 9X five-seat luxury SUV highlight how China’s EV market is evolving beyond simple product launches. With Zeekr offering up to 1,030 kW, 380 km CLTC EV range, and 1,250 km combined range, while SAIC reorganizes talent to speed electrification, the next big battleground is clear: smart driving, software, and whether consumers will pay for advanced ADAS.

Jul 28, 202611 min

BMWVoyah

BMW iX3 and Voyah Passion S Push China EV Tech

BMW’s new iX3 Long-Wheelbase and Dongfeng Voyah’s Passion S highlight how fiercely competitive the Chinese EV market has become. BMW brings a 919 km CLTC range and 13.6 kWh/100 km efficiency on its Neue Klasse 800V platform, while Voyah counters with a 309,900 yuan premium SUV featuring 475 kW output, 5C charging, and Huawei ADS 5 smart driving. Together, they show that in China, range, software, charging, and autonomous tech now matter equally.

Jul 26, 20268 min

BYDQin MAX

Chinese EVs: BYD Qin MAX, NOA Race Shake-Up

BYD’s new Qin MAX underscores how quickly Chinese EVs are pushing advanced tech into the mainstream, combining EV and PHEV versions, a 2,820 mm wheelbase, and claimed 10%-70% flash charging in just 5 minutes. At the same time, D1EV’s Kunming smart-driving contest showed that urban NOA remains uneven across brands, with Chery Fengyun T9L winning the final ahead of Hongqi Tiangong 05 and NIO ES6.

Jul 21, 202611 min

Japan autonomous drivingChinese EVs

Japan EV Shift: Autonomy Push Meets AI Reality

Japan is preparing a major autonomous driving communications strategy to support Level 4 vehicles, with a target of 10,000 self-driving buses, taxis, and trucks by fiscal 2030. At the same time, new Chinese smart-driving test results show that even leading systems from suppliers such as Huawei, Horizon, and Zeekr still struggle in complex real-world scenarios—highlighting that the future of autonomous EVs depends on infrastructure as much as software.

Jul 15, 20269 min

Huawei ADSAvatr

Huawei ADS: Why Avatr Keeps Winning in China

Avatr’s repeated wins in Huawei-backed intelligent driving contests show that smart EV leadership is increasingly about full-vehicle integration, not just sharing the same ADS software. Meanwhile, Momenta’s HK$70 billion Hong Kong debut highlights investor confidence in Chinese autonomous driving, even as H1 2026 city NOA data shows Huawei, Tesla, and Momenta together hold only 43.5% of the market. At the same time, Chinese electric sports sedans from Xiaomi, Zeekr, and others are redefining performance by combining chassis sophistication, comfort, and advanced driver assistance.

Jul 14, 20269 min

TeslaLi Auto

Tesla and Li Auto Reshape China EV AI Race

Tesla, Li Auto, Huawei and Momenta are all pushing the Chinese EV race deeper into AI, autonomous driving and full-stack vehicle technology. Tesla says Grok-powered FSD voice control could arrive in about three months, Li Auto is betting on its 1,280-TOPS Mach M100 chip, Huawei ADS has surpassed 12 billion km of assisted-driving mileage, and Momenta is reportedly targeting a $1 billion Hong Kong IPO at a $9 billion valuation.

Jun 22, 202610 min

Chinese EVsAvatr

Chinese EVs Shift Upmarket as Hybrids Gain Ground

China’s EV market is entering a new phase as premium hardware such as 800V platforms, air suspension, and lidar spreads into the 200,000-300,000 yuan sedan segment. Models like the Avatr 06T, Xiaomi SU7, and Shangjie Z7T show how Chinese EV brands are balancing range, charging speed, intelligent driving, and chassis engineering, while Horse Powertrain’s global hybrid award and Changchun’s new auto plan highlight the growing importance of flexible powertrains, batteries, chips, and autonomous driving.

Jun 11, 202611 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

VolvoChinese EVs

Volvo’s US Waiver and China’s EV Tech Shake-Up

Volvo has secured a crucial US waiver to keep importing connected vehicles using Chinese software and hardware, even as Washington phases in stricter bans from the 2027 and 2030 model years. Meanwhile, China’s EV market is heating up on the autonomous-driving front, with D1EV’s latest rankings showing Exeed, IM Motors, and Aito leading a fast-evolving ADAS race that now stretches from premium EVs to RMB 100,000-class models like the GAC Aion N60.

May 27, 202610 min

BYDAvatr

Chinese EVs Face Global Test as Autonomy Heats Up

China’s latest Wuhu autonomous driving contest showed how fierce the intelligent EV race has become, with BYD’s Yangwang U7 scoring 97 points and Avatr 12 advancing as Huawei’s top finisher. At the same time, Canada’s EV market is regaining momentum under subsidies, while US tariff refunds worth about $20 billion highlight how trade volatility still shapes the global outlook for Chinese EVs, ADAS, and battery-powered expansion.

Apr 19, 202610 min

Huawei ADSBYD

Huawei ADS and BYD Signal China EV Power Shift

Huawei is pushing advanced driver assistance into the mass market with its four-tier Qiankun ADS lineup, while Wuling’s Huajing S could bring urban NCA to the RMB 150,000-200,000 segment as standard. At the same time, BYD led Australia’s EV market in Q1 2026 with 9,954 sales versus Tesla’s 7,260, underscoring how Chinese EV brands are gaining strength both at home and abroad.

Apr 9, 202610 min

XPengWeRide

XPeng Leads China EV Shift as Robotaxis Surge

XPeng’s new Robotaxi business unit, WeRide’s 90% revenue growth, and Huawei’s 50 million smart-driving uses show how China’s EV market is shifting beyond hardware into autonomous mobility and software-defined vehicles. At the same time, the updated Audi Q4 e-tron and Chery Tiggo 9 highlight how both global and Chinese automakers are racing to improve cockpit tech, electrification, and competitiveness in the world’s most dynamic EV market.

Mar 24, 202610 min

Huawei ADSGAC Toyota

China EV Tech: Huawei ADS Wins, Toyota Strikes

Huawei’s ADS 4.1 stole the spotlight in D1EV’s Jinhua intelligent driving contest, with the Luxeed S7 posting a record 117.89 points and zero takeovers, while Buick Zhijing L7 topped the Momenta camp. At the same time, GAC Toyota’s upcoming bZ7 signaled how fiercely China’s EV market is reshaping global brands, blending Huawei, Momenta and Xiaomi technologies in a single sedan priced from RMB 156,800 to 209,800.

Mar 22, 202611 min

XPengCity NOA

XPeng Tops 2025 China City NOA Challenge as EVs Export 832M Units

XPeng dominated the 2025 China Intelligent Driving Challenge with 1173 points in urban NOA races, edging Huawei rivals like Aito and ZEEKR. China's EV exports soared to 8.32 million units (+30%), led by 3.43 million NEVs including 1.11 million PHEVs from BYD and Chery. This dual success signals maturing ADAS tech and ecosystem exports reshaping global markets.

Feb 2, 20264 min

XPengLi Auto

XPeng, Li Auto Secure L3 Licenses: China's AV Race Heats Up

XPeng and Li Auto snag L3 autonomous driving test licenses in Guangzhou and Beijing, joining Huawei's Shenzhen pilots after China's first production L3 approvals for Deepal SL03 and Arcfox Alpha S. This policy-driven surge highlights L3's role in the Chinese EV market, with XPeng eyeing full rollout by Q1 2025 amid debates on skipping to L4. Nvidia's H200 boost and AI advances from Xiaomi and Alibaba fuel the ecosystem for smarter vehicles.

Dec 17, 20254 min

L3 autonomous drivingChangan EV

China's L3 Autonomous EVs Approved: Changan, Zeekr Lead Charge

China granted its first L3 autonomous driving permits to Changan and Zeekr EVs for Beijing/Chongqing pilots on Dec 15, 2025, enabling hands-off driving up to 80 km/h. GWM's Ora 5 EV crossover launched Dec 16 at $14,160 with 580 km range, signaling a brand reboot amid sales slumps. These moves accelerate China's EV and ADAS leadership, eyeing global exports.

Dec 16, 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