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Chinese EVs Shift Upmarket as Hybrids Gain Ground
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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.

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Chinese EVs Surge Abroad as Denza, Xpeng Expand
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Chinese EVs Surge Abroad as Denza, Xpeng Expand

Chinese EV news this week highlights three major shifts: Denza is preparing its 1,000+ hp Z halo car for a global Goodwood debut, Xpeng has started local G6 assembly in Malaysia, and ByteDance has denied plans to launch a car with Seres. Together, the moves show how BYD, Xpeng, and China’s tech-auto players are refining global EV strategy around premium branding, localized production, and AI cockpit technology.

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BYD Song Ultra DM-i Debuts With Big Tech Push
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BYD Song Ultra DM-i Debuts With Big Tech Push

BYD has launched the Song Ultra DM-i in China at RMB 129,900-159,900, pairing up to 310 km CLTC electric range and 1,845 km combined range with a much bigger push into intelligent driving. The new PHEV SUV also introduces BYD’s broader tech ambitions, including the 4nm Xuanji A3 autonomous-driving chip, optional DiPilot 300 urban navigation assist, and a stronger AI-defined vehicle strategy.

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Wuling and Geely Push China EV Value Race Higher
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Wuling and Geely Push China EV Value Race Higher

SAIC-GM-Wuling and Geely Galaxy launched two important electrified models in China on May 22, highlighting a broader shift in the EV market from pure price competition to higher-value products. The Wuling Binguo Pro starts at RMB 56,800 with 330 km and 403 km versions plus 80+ standard features, while the Geely Galaxy Xingyao 7 MAX brings standard AWD, 312 kW, and 2.98 L/100 km depleted fuel consumption to the mainstream sedan segment from RMB 98,800.

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Dongfeng, BAIC Push China EV Tech Into Overdrive
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Dongfeng, BAIC Push China EV Tech Into Overdrive

Dongfeng’s deeper Huawei alliance and BAIC’s new semiconductor-focused partnership with New Unigroup show how Chinese EV makers are shifting from pure sales growth to a tougher race around smart driving, AI, and domestic chip supply. The timing is notable: Chinese brands captured 25% of Australia’s auto market in Q1, including 54% of BEVs and 76% of PHEVs, underscoring the global momentum behind China’s EV industry.

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BYD Han vs Honda Accord: China’s 200K Sedan Clash
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BYD Han vs Honda Accord: China’s 200K Sedan Clash

A new China-market comparison shows how the BYD Han DM-i is challenging the Honda Accord in the RMB 200,000 midsize sedan segment. With 121 km NEDC electric range, 4.2 L/100 km depleted fuel use, faster acceleration, and a richer tech package, BYD’s PHEV sedan highlights how Chinese EV brands are redefining value in the mainstream family car market.

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BYD Faces Pressure as Exports Power April EV Sales
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BYD Faces Pressure as Exports Power April EV Sales

BYD sold 321,123 NEVs in April 2026, rebounding from March but extending its year-on-year decline as China’s EV price war continued to weigh on demand and margins. Record overseas sales of 134,542 units, up 70.9%, show how exports are becoming critical for BYD and the wider Chinese EV market, with Geely posting a similar export-led pattern.

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Beijing Auto Show 2026: Dongfeng, ADAS, Lighting
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Beijing Auto Show 2026: Dongfeng, ADAS, Lighting

At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Dongfeng Aeolus outlined a family-focused new-energy strategy centered on the L7, L8, L9 and a 22-model pipeline, while Motovis launched a mass-market L2+ driving-and-parking controller and Xingyu showcased next-generation smart lighting technology. The combined message from China’s EV industry is clear: affordable ADAS, software-defined hardware, and household-focused vehicle design are becoming the next major battlegrounds in the Chinese EV market.

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Buick E7 Leads a Bigger China EV-Tech Shift
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Buick E7 Leads a Bigger China EV-Tech Shift

Buick has launched the Electra E7 in China at RMB 154,900-194,900, opened deliveries on April 22, and says the family-focused PHEV SUV already has more than 30,000 pre-orders. Beyond the vehicle itself, fresh funding for Juwei Technology and new embodied AI plans from Zibianliang Robotics show how China’s EV market is converging with robotics, batteries, and intelligent driving technologies.

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China EV Battery Rebound Meets New E-Drive Push
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China EV Battery Rebound Meets New E-Drive Push

China’s EV battery market rebounded to 56.5 GWh in March 2026, up 114.9% month on month, but flat year on year—signaling a shift from hypergrowth to a more mature, competitive phase. At the same time, Syensqo’s new Amodel PPA material for integrated electric drive busbars highlights how Chinese EV competition is moving beyond battery scale toward deeper engineering, safer high-voltage systems, and export-led growth.

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Buick E7 and NIO ES9 Reshape China’s EV SUV War
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Buick E7 and NIO ES9 Reshape China’s EV SUV War

Buick’s Zhijing E7 and NIO’s ES9 highlight two powerful directions in China’s EV market: value-rich family PHEVs and technology-led premium electric SUVs. The E7 brings 235 km CLTC EV range, 1,630 km combined range, and 42 standard features at RMB 160,000-210,000, while the NIO ES9 enters the flagship “9-series” segment at RMB 528,000, or RMB 420,000 with BaaS, backed by 900V charging, battery swap, and a three-LiDAR ADAS stack.

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BYD Leads China EV Push as Zeekr, Chips Advance
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BYD Leads China EV Push as Zeekr, Chips Advance

BYD has launched the 2026 Seal 06 GT and Seal 06 DM-i Wagon in China, bringing faster charging, lidar-based driver assistance, and aggressive pricing to two very different EV segments. At the same time, Zeekr’s 925 hp 001 Fifth Anniversary Edition and a new domestic smart cockpit mass-production milestone show how the Chinese EV market is advancing on performance, software, and supply-chain localization all at once.

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BYD Denza D9 and Geely’s Quantum Bet Reshape EVs
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BYD Denza D9 and Geely’s Quantum Bet Reshape EVs

BYD’s 2026 Denza D9 has entered pre-sale in China at 389,800–489,800 yuan, bringing Blade Battery 2.0, up to 800 km CLTC range, and a claimed 10–70% charge in just 5 minutes. At the same time, Geely Capital has co-led a several-hundred-million-yuan investment in trapped-ion quantum startup Unitary Quantum, highlighting how Chinese EV players are competing not only on products and batteries, but also on next-generation computing and deep-tech capability.

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Chery Fengyun T9L Leads China EV Tech Push
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Chery Fengyun T9L Leads China EV Tech Push

Chery’s new Fengyun T9L highlights how fiercely competitive the Chinese EV market has become, combining a 230 km CLTC EV range, 2,000 km-plus total range, 560 TOPS assisted-driving hardware, and a pre-sale price of RMB 139,900-169,900. The launch also fits into a broader industry shift as BYD expands fast-charging and battery investment, CATL prepares sodium-ion mass production, and rising chip and memory costs put new pressure on smart EV profitability.

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SAIC Expands Lead With Smart EV and REEV Push
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SAIC Expands Lead With Smart EV and REEV Push

SAIC has opened 2026 as China’s volume leader, with 596,900 sales in January-February and overseas exports jumping 48.9% to 204,000 units. The bigger story is its smart EV and REEV push: new models like the MG 4X and ID. ERA 9X, plus partnerships with Momenta, Huawei, and Alibaba, show how Chinese EV makers are combining exports, software, and flexible electrified powertrains to compete globally.

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VinFast Faces Losses as EV Sales Surge in 2025
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VinFast Faces Losses as EV Sales Surge in 2025

VinFast nearly doubled EV deliveries to 196,919 vehicles in 2025 and lifted revenue 105% to $3.59 billion, but its net loss widened to $3.87 billion as costs surged. The Vietnamese EV maker is now pivoting toward hybrids, Southeast Asia, and factory automation, while broader industry pressures—from Middle East logistics disruption to next-gen 4D sensing technology—show how quickly the global EV market is evolving.

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Wuling and China Suppliers Signal EV Industry Shift
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Wuling and China Suppliers Signal EV Industry Shift

SAIC-GM-Wuling’s fifth-generation Hongguang MINIEV has entered pre-orders with 205 km and 301 km CLTC range options, fast charging, and upgraded safety, underscoring how China’s affordable EV segment keeps moving upmarket. At the same time, Dongsheng’s new testing-lab partnership with CAERI and BorgWarner’s 20-year Ningbo milestone show that China’s supplier base is becoming a major competitive weapon across EV, PHEV, and intelligent chassis technologies.

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

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China EVs Surge: 832M Exports, BMW iX3 LWB, Tesla FSD Shift
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China EVs Surge: 832M Exports, BMW iX3 LWB, Tesla FSD Shift

China's 2025 auto exports soared to 832万辆 (+30% YoY), powered by PHEVs at 13% share amid EV dominance. BMW launches China-made iX3 LWB with 900+ km range and DeepSeek AI, while Tesla shifts FSD to subscriptions only, eyeing 10M users. These moves highlight China's EV export prowess and autonomous tech evolution reshaping global markets.

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Hyundai Palisade Triumphs & Great Wall's AI Platform Revolution
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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.

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China's EV Battery Recycling Rules & Global Shifts
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China's EV Battery Recycling Rules & Global Shifts

China's new EV battery recycling rules, announced January 16, 2026, tackle 1M+ tons of annual retirements by 2030 with digital IDs and producer accountability. Australia's electrified sales overtook gasoline in Dec 2025 (35K units), led by BYD and XPeng, while Honda slashes Fit prices amid EV dominance. These shifts highlight Chinese EVs reshaping global markets sustainably.

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Chery Dominates 2025 EV Exports Amid Tesla Battery Woes
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Chery Dominates 2025 EV Exports Amid Tesla Battery Woes

Chery Group's 1.34 million 2025 exports cement its lead as China's top car exporter, thriving amid Tesla's 4680 battery debacle that slashed L&F's deal to $7,386. The firm's NEV surge (54.9% growth) and quality crowns showcase balanced strategy, while BEV-Patch-PF tech promises GPS-free autonomy for off-road EVs. This resilience highlights Chinese EVs' global edge in a cooling market.

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Chinese EVs Dominate: BYD Tops Tesla, Wuling Hits 435K Sales
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Chinese EVs Dominate: BYD Tops Tesla, Wuling Hits 435K Sales

In 2025, Wuling's Hongguang MINI EV family sold 435,598 units, hitting 1.85M cumulative and owning China's micro NEV market. BYD dethroned Tesla as global EV sales champ, surging 428% in Italy amid a 2.12% market slump. Seres' court win against an infringing blogger reinforces brand protection in the booming Chinese EV sector.

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Chinese EVs Surge: SAIC-GM, Hongqi Hit Records in 2025
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Chinese EVs Surge: SAIC-GM, Hongqi Hit Records in 2025

SAIC-GM crushed 2025 with 562,185 total sales and 88,833 NEVs—JV leader—fueled by Xiaoyao architecture and zero-combustion batteries. Hongqi hit 460,063 units (up 11.7%), NEVs at 149,000 amid L3 ADAS and 2,327 km PHEV ranges. Wuling's 2026 tax subsidies on mini-EVs and family cars supercharge accessible EV adoption.

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Nissan Sylphy vs Aito M9: China's EV Shift Exposed
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Nissan Sylphy vs Aito M9: China's EV Shift Exposed

Nissan Sylphy defies China's 60% EV surge with 20k+ monthly sales in cities like Foshan, while Aito M9 hits 260k deliveries in two years, dominating 500k RMB luxury PHEVs. Ideal CEO Li Xiang pushes voice-AI cockpits as the next frontier, highlighting the fuel-to-tech transition reshaping markets. This duality signals Chinese EVs' global prowess in affordability and premium innovation.

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BYD's PHEV Oil Breakthrough & China's EV Market Surge
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BYD's PHEV Oil Breakthrough & China's EV Market Surge

BYD teams with Mobil for PHEV-specific engine oil boosting anti-wear by 50%, as 2025 China sedan sales hit 11M with EVs grabbing 61% of top 20 spots led by Geely Xingyuan's 480k units. Beiqi Arcfox Alpha S secures China's first L3 autonomous plates, marking a leap in real-road deployment. These advances spotlight China's hybrid, sales, and AV leadership reshaping global EVs.

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BYD's PHEV Oil Boost, 2025 Sedan Surge & L3 Milestone
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BYD's PHEV Oil Boost, 2025 Sedan Surge & L3 Milestone

BYD partners with Mobil for PHEV-specific engine oil exceeding standards by 50%, as 2025 China sedan sales hit 11M with EVs taking 61% of Top 20. Arcfox Alpha S grabs first L3 plates, pioneering LiDAR-equipped autonomy. These moves spotlight China's hybrid, affordable EV, and self-driving prowess reshaping the global market.

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Geely's Massive Safety Lab & WEY Blue Mountain AI PHEV Launch
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Geely's Massive Safety Lab & WEY Blue Mountain AI PHEV Launch

Geely shattered five Guinness records with its massive Global All-Domain Safety Center and AI-fused Safety 2.0 system, open to the industry. WEY launched the Blue Mountain PHEV SUV with VLA AI model, 1343 km range, and 4.9s acceleration at 27.58万元. These moves position Geely as a safety and intelligence leader in Chinese EVs amid global shifts.

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China EV Surge: Zeekr Privatized, BYD Raises Salaries, Tesla Robotaxi Scales
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China EV Surge: Zeekr Privatized, BYD Raises Salaries, Tesla Robotaxi Scales

Geely privatizes Zeekr for streamlined EV growth, BYD hikes R&D salaries to retain talent, and Tesla registers 1,655 Robotaxi vehicles in California amid Chinese AI and component booms. These December 2024 moves highlight China's EV resilience against U.S. market woes like VW's ID. Buzz delay. Investors eye AI models racing for Hong Kong listings and performance luxury pushes from Chery's Starway.

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Xiaomi & Jetour Surge: China's EV Market Hits New Heights
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Xiaomi & Jetour Surge: China's EV Market Hits New Heights

Xiaomi Auto rewarded dealers with $14M bonuses amid 361k vehicles sold and $4.1B Q3 revenue, while Jetour's global fan fest in Abu Dhabi boosts its 2.1M sales across 100 countries with the G700 hybrid SUV. These feats highlight China's EV dominance, contrasting SKG's flat growth in health wearables. The trends point to explosive international expansion and lifestyle-integrated EVs.

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BYD Hits 15M NEVs, Leaks FCB Sedan as Momenta Eyes Global AD
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BYD Hits 15M NEVs, Leaks FCB Sedan as Momenta Eyes Global AD

BYD celebrates 15 million NEVs produced, outstripping Tesla and VW, fueled by hits like Dolphin and Seagull. Spy shots leak the FCB Magnesium 9 sedan with LiDAR for 2026, while Momenta bags Grab investment to push robotaxis in Southeast Asia. These moves spotlight China's EV production dominance and global AD expansion.

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Hongqi HS6 PHEV Launch: Powering China's EV Surge
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Hongqi HS6 PHEV Launch: Powering China's EV Surge

FAW Hongqi launched the HS6 PHEV SUV on Dec 16 at 17.88万元, boasting 5.1L/100km efficiency, advanced ADAS, and cold-weather prowess amid Horizon's 10M-chip milestone for affordable city NOA. As EU eases 2035 ICE bans, this signals China's PHEV and smart tech leadership, poised to dominate global exports.

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

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China EV Buzz: QNX Summit, Nio Rival Bust, N6 Hits 10K Orders
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China EV Buzz: QNX Summit, Nio Rival Bust, N6 Hits 10K Orders

QNX's Shanghai summit unveiled ASIL D-certified SDV tech with partners like Geely, powering China's EV software shift. Dongfeng Nissan's N6 PHEV SUV smashed 10,000 orders in 10 days, fueling hybrid demand. XPeng secured a police win against AI deepfakes, highlighting digital risks in the booming Chinese EV market.

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Zeekr 8X Spy Shots: Tri-Motor PHEV Beast at 40万起
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Zeekr 8X Spy Shots: Tri-Motor PHEV Beast at 40万起

Zeekr unveils spy shots of the 8X PHEV SUV, a tri-motor performance flagship on the Haohan-S architecture with 1,030+ kW power and 3.1s 0-100 km/h acceleration. Priced from 400,000 RMB and launching Q1 2026, it targets the hot 45-50万 segment with lidar ADAS and 6C fast charging. This 'Hangzhou Bay Cayenne' intensifies China's PHEV wars against BYD and NIO.

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