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AION and WAIC Signal China EVs’ Next Smart Shift

GAC AION used its July 20 Changsha user event to show that its brand reset is now producing hard results, with nearly 175,000 H1 sales, 15% year-on-year growth and strong traction for LiDAR-equipped mass-market EVs like the N60. Meanwhile, WAIC 2026 highlighted how on-device AI and Qualcomm-based smart cockpit platforms are becoming the next competitive layer for Chinese EVs, pointing to a future where software, edge computing and user ecosystems matter as much as batteries and motors.

Jul 22, 202611 min

GACChangan

GAC, Changan, Chery Signal China EV Ambition

GAC, Changan, and Chery have each underscored a different pillar of China’s EV rise: GAC is nearing its 30 millionth vehicle milestone with 773,100 first-half sales, Changan helped shape the world’s first global ADS regulation for L3+ automated driving, and Chery’s Fulwin A9 enters presale from RMB 115,900 with a 70 kWh battery, 655 km CLTC range, and lidar. Together, the moves show Chinese EV brands competing not just on price, but on standards, software, safety, exports, and ecosystem strength.

Jul 12, 202612 min

Chinese EVsPHEV

China EVs Face Tax Shift as In-Car Tech Surges

China’s EV industry is entering a more mature phase as the government ends some vehicle and vessel tax breaks for PHEVs, commercial EVs, and other qualifying vehicles from January 1, 2027, while battery-electric passenger cars remain outside the tax scope. At the same time, TE Connectivity is pushing aluminum-for-copper lightweighting and Sony is showcasing premium smart cockpit audio, underscoring how Chinese EV competition is shifting toward cost efficiency, resource optimization, and in-car experience.

Jul 4, 202610 min

HuaweiAptiv

Huawei and Aptiv Signal EV Tech’s Next Leap

Huawei and Aptiv used the 2026 Munich Shanghai Electronics Show to spotlight two critical frontiers in Chinese EV development: smarter in-cabin interaction and next-generation electrical hardware. Huawei’s HarmonySpace 6 combines an 8MP RGB camera, 2MP infrared camera, and millimeter-wave sensing for gesture and occupant monitoring, while Aptiv showcased liquid-cooled megawatt charging, 5-microsecond eFuse power protection, automotive optical fiber, and modular connectors.

Jul 2, 202610 min

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XPeng and VW Signal EV Software Power Shift

XPeng’s new X-Mind framework and China’s fast-rising OTA ecosystem highlight how Chinese EV brands are turning AI, smart cockpits, and software-defined vehicles into core competitive advantages. At the same time, Volkswagen’s reported plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs shows the mounting pressure on legacy automakers as the global EV market shifts toward software, autonomy, and recurring digital revenue.

Jun 30, 20268 min

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Huawei, UK EV Rules, Qwen-Robot Reshape Mobility

Huawei’s HarmonySpace 6, the UK’s planned ZEV policy rollback, and Alibaba’s new Qwen-Robot models highlight how the EV market is being reshaped by software, regulation, and AI. Huawei is betting that AI tuning and ecosystem integration matter more than raw speaker counts, while the UK may cut its 2030 BEV sales target from 80% to 50% even as EV sales rose 34.2% in May. Together, the stories show that the future of Chinese EVs will be defined by intelligent cockpits, policy shifts, and embodied AI as much as by hardware.

Jun 16, 202610 min

BYDDenza

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.

Jun 7, 20269 min

CATLAvatr

CATL and Avatr Signal China EV’s Next Big Leap

China’s EV sector is advancing on three fronts at once: Avatr 12 faces eight rivals in Beijing’s tough smart-driving challenge, CATL says sodium-ion batteries will enter mass production in 2025, and Yanfeng sees the smart cockpit shifting to scenario-driven design. Together, these moves show how Chinese EV brands are competing beyond range alone, with new emphasis on ADAS performance, battery safety and cold-weather capability, and next-generation cabin experiences.

May 31, 202611 min

WulingGeely Galaxy

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.

May 23, 20269 min

XiaomiLi Auto

Xiaomi ‘Xuntian’ Signals China EV’s Next Battle

Xiaomi’s reported new sub-brand Xuntian could open a major new front in China’s EREV market, targeting Li Auto and Aito with a long-range SUV said to feature a 70+ kWh battery and 400-500 km EV range. At the same time, Li Auto, Zeekr, and cockpit software suppliers are showing how China’s EV race is moving beyond specs into by-wire chassis, OTA upgrades, and virtualization—while new financial data shows CATL earned more profit in Q1 than 10 listed automakers combined.

May 12, 202611 min

HongqiUnity China

China EV Industry Faces Squeeze as Tech Race Heats Up

China’s EV industry is advancing rapidly in smart cockpit software and vehicle networking, with Hongqi partnering Unity China on next-generation AIOS design and Ethernovia launching its Shanghai headquarters to support automotive Ethernet and centralized computing. But behind the innovation, the sector’s Q1 2026 profit fell 18% and margins dropped to just 3.2%, highlighting how battery costs, lithium prices, and fierce competition are reshaping the Chinese EV market.

Apr 28, 202610 min

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Zeekr 009 Leads Beijing Auto Show EV Luxury Push

Zeekr will unveil and open pre-sales for the refreshed Zeekr 009 at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, bringing a 900V architecture, high-end air suspension, Naim audio, and 700 TOPS-assisted driving hardware to China’s luxury electric MPV segment. Alongside it, Volcano Engine’s new Agentic AI cockpit platform—already deployed in more than 7 million vehicles across 50-plus brands—shows how Chinese EV competition is rapidly expanding from hardware into AI-native in-car experience.

Apr 24, 202610 min

Chinese EVsAutoNavi

Chinese EV Tech Pushes Smarter Charging, AI Cockpits

China’s EV sector offered a sharp contrast this week: a dangerous wrong-way charging incident in Jiangsu exposed the real-world consequences of range anxiety, while AutoNavi’s new travel AI Agent and Rightware’s Kanzi 4.0 showcased how smarter navigation and AI-native cockpit software could reduce those risks. With Kanzi targeting more than 14 million annual vehicle installations in 2025 and AutoNavi adding battery-aware route reasoning, the Chinese EV market is increasingly being defined by software, HMI, and intelligent energy planning.

Apr 23, 202611 min

GeelyZeekr

Geely and Arcfox Push China EVs Into AI Era

Geely has launched China’s first mass-produced cockpit-driving fusion AI architecture, with the Zeekr 8X debuting its WAM-based Super Eva and G-ASD 4.0 stack, backed by up to 1,400 TOPS and five lidar units. At the same time, Arcfox’s Wenjie V9 shows that premium Chinese EVs are also competing on luxury, acoustics, suspension, and cabin comfort — a sign that the EV market is evolving far beyond battery specs alone.

Apr 18, 202610 min

TeslaCATL

Tesla AI5 and CATL Spark China EV Power Shift

Tesla’s AI5 chip tape-out, CATL’s RMB 129.13 billion Q1 revenue surge, and China’s tougher L2 assisted-driving rules show how the Chinese EV market is shifting from a pure sales race to a battle over compute, batteries and safety compliance. With XPeng’s GX luxury SUV entering presales and supply-chain players improving smart cockpit manufacturing at scale, the next phase of competition will be defined by full-stack execution.

Apr 16, 202612 min

BYDZeekr

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.

Apr 3, 202610 min

Nissan SylphyAito M9

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.

Dec 27, 20254 min