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Leapmotor

Chinese EVs Face AI Shock as Charging Goes Robotic

China’s EV market is entering a new phase where AI is shaping both vehicle technology and vehicle pricing. A tightening memory supply chain is pushing up costs for smart EVs, while brands like Leapmotor ramp up ADAS investment and companies such as Mercedes-Benz and Nonox explore robotic charging with 800V, 320 kW-capable systems. At the same time, range-extended EVs are gaining broader acceptance as China’s market shifts from ideological debates to practical, scenario-based electrification.

Mar 10, 20269 min

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NIO's Ultra-Low Rates & Leapmotor's 27% Surge Shake EV Market

NIO slashes EV buying costs with 0.49% financing and BaaS starting at 3.8万元 down for ET5/ES6 models, while Leapmotor hits 32,059 January deliveries (27% up). These moves leverage tax perks and advanced tech like 100kWh batteries and lidar. As Chinese EVs dominate domestically, global brands face intensifying pressure from affordable innovation.

Feb 1, 20264 min

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Chinese ICE Cars Dominate Overseas as Leapmotor Founder Boosts Stake

Chinese ICE vehicles from Chery and SAIC are dominating overseas markets like South Africa (16% share) and Chile (33%), exporting 4.57M units in 2024 amid EV slowdowns. Meanwhile, Leapmotor founder Zhu Jiangming boosted his stake for the third time (HK$108.6M), backing record deliveries of 536k units Jan-Nov 2025 despite a 33% stock drop. This showcases China's versatile EV and ICE strategies conquering global demand.

Dec 11, 20254 min

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Chinese EV Sales Surge: Winners, Tariffs, and 2026 Plans

Leapmotor, Xiaomi, and XPeng have exceeded 2025 sales targets amid China's EV boom, with BYD and Geely poised to follow, but NIO and Great Wall lag. Mexico's 50% tariffs threaten exports, while Huawei's HarmonyOS alliance plans 10+ 2026 models and L3 driving. This mix of triumphs and tensions highlights China's EV market's global pivot.