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Xiaomi Auto

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

Li AutoXPeng

Li Auto and XPeng Lead a Pivotal EV Tech Week

Chinese EV stocks fell sharply on May 18, with Li Auto dropping more than 14%, but the sector’s technology race is accelerating. Li Auto’s new L9 Livis brings self-developed chips, 5C charging and by-wire chassis tech to the premium EREV segment, while XPeng has started mass production of its Robotaxi and is expanding manufacturing in Indonesia. The result is a clear picture of today’s Chinese EV market: weaker sentiment in the short term, but intensifying competition in AI, batteries, autonomous driving and global expansion.

May 19, 202610 min

XiaomiChinese EVs

Xiaomi EV Pushes Hard Into AI and Family SUVs

Xiaomi is making two major moves in China's EV market: it has open-sourced the XiaomiOneVL autonomous driving model with a claimed NAVSIM PDM-score of 88.84 and 0.24-second latency, while reports point to a new family-focused EREV sub-brand, Xuntian, launching in 2026. The combination of AI, autonomous driving and a push into the 250,000-350,000 yuan SUV segment could make Xiaomi an even bigger force against Li Auto, Aito and other Chinese EV rivals.

May 14, 202610 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

TeslaGeely

Tesla China FSD, Geely Europe Push Reshape EV Race

Tesla is reportedly testing full FSD v14.2 with more than 1,000 employee vehicles in China ahead of a possible Q3 rollout, while Geely is said to be eyeing Ford’s Spain plant to accelerate its European EV push and reduce tariff exposure. Add Xiaomi SU7’s 80,000 locked orders in 48 days and growing localization in automotive components, and the message is clear: the Chinese EV market is now being shaped by software, global manufacturing and supply-chain control as much as by the cars themselves.

May 7, 20268 min

BYDXiaomi

BYD, Xiaomi Signal China EV Race Is Speeding Up

BYD and Xiaomi offered a clear snapshot of China’s fast-evolving EV market in early May 2026. BYD demonstrated 5-minute flash charging at a remote Inner Mongolia desert site while expanding its network to 5,715 stations, while Xiaomi’s new SU7 topped 70,000 locked-in orders in about six weeks. Together with the record-breaking Beijing Auto Show, the news shows how Chinese EV brands are raising the bar in charging, smart technology, and production speed.

May 5, 20269 min

XiaomiBYD

Xiaomi and BYD Push China EVs Into Hypercar Territory

Xiaomi and BYD are rapidly redefining what Chinese EV brands can be, from the 990 hp Xiaomi YU7 GT crossover to BYD’s nearly $3 million Yangwang U9 Xtreme and the Europe-bound Denza Z hypercar. With Nürburgring testing, 1,200V architecture, five-minute charging claims, and 1,000+ hp performance, China’s EV makers are now pushing aggressively into the global luxury and supercar conversation.

May 4, 20269 min

VolkswagenLuxeed

Chinese EVs Shift Fast as Quality, Retail Evolve

China’s EV market is entering a new phase, with J.D. Power’s 2026 NEV quality study showing industry complaints rose to 231 PP100 while software, infotainment, and ADAS issues increasingly replace battery faults as the main pain points. At the same time, Volkswagen is expanding its China EV retail strategy for the 800V ID. Unyx 08, while Luxeed has named former Huawei/Honor executive Guo Rui as CEO and revealed the tech-heavy V9 flagship MPV.

Apr 2, 202612 min

HuaweiXPeng

Huawei, XPeng Lead China EV Tech Shift in 2026

China’s EV sector is moving beyond pure vehicle sales into AI, software-defined cars, battery traceability, and advanced safety systems. Huawei’s intelligent automotive revenue jumped 72.1% to RMB 45.02 billion, XPeng rebranded as XPeng Group to pursue “physical AI,” and China’s new battery recycling rules now impose full-chain oversight. Together with Xiaomi’s upgraded SU7 AEB and APG’s fast-growing brake electronics business, the trend is clear: the next Chinese EV race will be won on intelligence, safety, and supply-chain control.

Apr 1, 202610 min

XiaomiChery

Xiaomi, Chery Signal China EV’s Next Powerful Phase

Xiaomi, Chery, and 51WORLD highlight three defining trends in China’s EV market: faster product cycles, stronger industrial scale, and deeper autonomous-driving infrastructure. Xiaomi’s first-generation SU7 surpassed 381,000 deliveries before an unusually early replacement, Chery posted RMB 300.29 billion in 2025 revenue with 1.344 million exports, and 51WORLD gained rare visibility at NVIDIA GTC 2026 as simulation becomes critical to next-gen self-driving systems.

Mar 18, 202610 min

XiaomiXiaomi SU7

Xiaomi SU7 Gets Major 2026 Upgrade and 902km Range

Xiaomi’s 2026 SU7 update brings far more than a facelift, adding standard lidar, 700 TOPS assisted-driving compute, up to 902 km CLTC range, and major safety upgrades including 9 airbags and 2200 MPa door beams. With pre-sales open from RMB 229,900 ahead of an April launch, the revised SU7 shows how fast China’s EV market is shifting toward high-voltage charging, hardware-rich ADAS, and stronger safety credentials.

Mar 14, 20269 min

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Chinese EVs Dominate: ADAS Wins, Europe Surge, eVTOL Boom

China's EV giants like NIO, Zeekr, and Xiaomi shine in智驾大赛 with top ADAS scores, while brands surge 108% in Europe to 78k units. Yufeng Future's 100M RMB eVTOL funding accelerates low空经济 amid EU CBAM expansions. These moves cement China's lead in intelligent driving and global mobility.

Dec 19, 20254 min