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Huawei ADS

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

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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

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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

Huawei ADS

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

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

NIO Slams EREV Waste as BYD Dominates China EV Market

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