Auto China 2026 Opens: 181 Debuts, XPeng GX, BYD Seal 8, and an Air Taxi You Can Sit In
The world's largest auto show opened in Beijing with 380,000 sqm of floor space, 1,451 vehicles, and Chinese brands commanding the press day energy.
Chery Shows 15 Global Debuts at Beijing 2026 Across Five Brands
Chery Group brought its full CHERY, EXEED, iCAUR, OMODA and JAECOO, and LEPAS lineup to Beijing with 15 debut models and a digital chassis capable of zero-radius turning.
BYD's Flash Charging Hits 20-97% in 12 Minutes. 26,000 Stations Are Next.
BYD launches next-gen batteries charging from 20 to 97 percent in under 12 minutes, paired with a 26,000-station infrastructure buildout across China and overseas.
Zeekr 9X Hits 50,000 Deliveries With Average Transaction Price Above MSRP
Five months at the top of China's RMB 500,000 SUV segment, and buyers keep choosing up.
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China EV Sales Fell 20% in Q1 as Subsidies Expired. Germany's Big Five Are at 1.6%.
The subsidy pullback hit the entry-level segment hardest. For German brands, 19,200 combined Q1 registrations across five nameplates is a record low.
SAIC Z7 Priced From $32,200 as China's Taycan Alternative Debuts at Beijing
The Z7 Ultra matches the Taycan GTS from zero to 100 km/h. It costs about a fifth as much.
Xpeng's Aridge Targets Full-Scale Flying Car Delivery in 2027
Aridge, Xpeng's flying car unit, pushed full-scale delivery of its Land Aircraft Carrier to 2027 at Auto China 2026. The factory is ready, batteries are in production, and a Hong Kong IPO filing adds urgency to the timeline.
GWM Tank 700 Hi4-Z Debuts at Beijing With 864 HP and 190 km EV Range
GWM updates the Tank 700 for 2026 with a 864 hp plug-in hybrid system combining a 2.0T engine and two electric motors, a 56 kWh battery, and 190 km of all-electric range. The 0-100 time is 5.6 seconds.
Tesla Working to Launch FSD in China as Soon as Possible, No Timeline Given
Tesla referenced FSD China in its Q1 2026 earnings call for the first time in months, saying it is working toward launch as soon as possible. No timeline was provided, and Musk's February forecast did not materialize.
China NEV Retail Sales Fall 14% In April 1-19 As Buyers Wait For Beijing Show
Retail penetration still hit 61.7% but manufacturers are slowing factory output ahead of the Beijing Auto Show.
CATL Shenxing Third-Gen LFP Charges 10% to 98% in 6 Minutes 27 Seconds
CATL's third-generation Shenxing LFP battery posts a 10-98% charge time of 6 minutes 27 seconds, beating Geely's Golden Brick by over two minutes and matching the Ford Mustang GTD's Nurburgring lap with 13 seconds to spare.
BMW i3 and iX3 Long Wheelbase Launch in China With Conventional Door Handles
BMW launches the Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 in stretched long-wheelbase form for China, replacing pop-out handles with conventional units following safety concerns, and quoting over 1,000 km of CLTC range for the i3L.
MINI At Auto China 2026: Customization As Identity, Not An Options List
14 vehicles on the stand including world premieres of Countryman x VAGABUND, China debut of JCW x DEUS The Skeg, and the Paul Smith Edition exhibition debut.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo Makes China Debut at Beijing Auto Show 2026
Xiaomi brings its 1,900 hp Vision GT concept to Beijing on April 24, after MWC Barcelona reveal. First Chinese brand in the Gran Turismo project.
VW Group Reveals ID. Aura T6, ID. Unyx 09, Audi E7X, and Jetta X at Beijing Media Night
VW Group rolled out four China-specific reveals ahead of Beijing Auto Show: ID. Aura T6 SUV (FAW-VW), ID. Unyx 09 sedan (Xpeng JV), production AUDI E7X (SAIC), and the Jetta X Concept targeting sub-100,000 yuan to fill the value tier Skoda just vacated. Twenty new BEVs this year, 50 electrified models by 2030.
Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV Under Study For Europe as Dongfeng Z9 Rebadge
Nissan is evaluating a European launch for the 402 hp Frontier Pro PHEV, a Chinese-built truck co-developed with Dongfeng that is mechanically a rebadged Z9. Launch would undercut a Ford Ranger Raptor on price by 30 percent while doubling the electric-only range usability.
Honda Cuts China Capacity From 1.2 Million to 720,000 as GAC Plant Closes
Honda will close at least one GAC joint-venture plant in China by June, with a second Dongfeng-JV closure under review. Sales fell 24 percent in 2025 to 647,000 vehicles, off a 1.2-million peak in 2023. The retreat takes Honda's China footprint down to roughly the scale of one Chinese domestic brand's global operation.
BYD Sealion 05 Launches in China From 96,000 Yuan With EV and DM-i Variants
BYD launches the Sealion 05 in China at 96,000 yuan with two rear-drive EV options (272/326 hp) and a 1.5L plug-in hybrid variant with up to 305 km CLTC range.
Lynk & Co Debuts First GT Concept at Beijing Auto Show as Zeekr Pushes Brand Upmarket
Lynk & Co's first GT-shaped concept sports car debuts at Beijing Auto Show booth A103 on April 24, alongside the pre-sale opening for the Lynk & Co 10 and 10+ sedans. The concept is the clearest signal yet of Zeekr's plan to reposition Lynk & Co after taking a 51 percent stake in 2025, filling a gap that March sales data shows the brand urgently needs.
2026 BYD Sealion 05 Launches From 97,900 Yuan With 630 km EV and 5-Min Flash Charge
BYD launches the 2026 Sealion 05 in China with DM-i plug-in hybrid from 97,900 yuan and battery-electric EV from 119,900 yuan. The EV is the cheapest BYD to ship with the second-generation Blade Battery plus megawatt flash charging, rated at 630 km CLTC range and 5.9 seconds 0-100 km/h. Optional LiDAR unlocks urban navigate-on-autopilot.
Nissan Teases Xterra-Style EV Concept and NX8 SUV for Auto China 2026
Nissan brings two concepts and the production NX8 to Auto China 2026 on April 23. The lead concept is a hardcore off-roader with an Xterra silhouette and a fully enclosed grille that signals BEV, a layout the US-bound Xterra V6 hybrid will not get because China is where the rugged-lifestyle EV segment actually exists.
VW Jetta X Concept Debuts April 21 as Boxy EV Pivot for China Sub-Brand
Volkswagen's Jetta sub-brand unveils the Jetta X concept at VW Group Night on April 21, its first visible output after spinning up a standalone China company in January. The boxy SUV breaks from Jetta's sedan heritage and targets the rugged EV segment dominated by Tank, Fang Cheng Bao, and the upcoming Geely Radar Horizon.
CATL Tech Day April 21: Sodium Battery and Fast-Charging Answer to BYD
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BYD Third-Gen Yuan Plus Debuts at Beijing With Flash Charging and Bigger Body
BYD will debut the third-generation Yuan Plus (Atto 3 in export markets) at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show with 10-70 percent charging in five minutes, two battery options (540 or 630 km CLTC), and a body one segment larger than the outgoing model.
Li Auto L9 Livis Debuts at Beijing With In-House 2560 TOPS M100 Chips for 82100 USD
Li Auto L9 Livis debuts at Beijing Auto Show April 24 and launches May 15 at 559,800 yuan. The flagship trim runs two in-house M100 5nm chips delivering 2,560 TOPS combined, roughly three times the Nvidia Thor-U competition.
Geely Preface i-HEV Opens Pre-Sales at 15600 USD With 3.98L per 100 km Fuel Economy
Geely opened pre-sales for the Preface i-HEV sedan at 107,700 yuan with 3.98L/100km WLTC, 308 hp from a 1.5L + 11-in-1 motor hybrid, and a Qianli Haohan 128 TOPS ADAS system under 18,000 USD.
Chery Exeed EX7 Launches From 29200 USD With Brake-by-Wire EMB System
Chery launched the second-gen Exeed EX7 at 199,800 yuan with six trims spanning EREV and BEV. The AWD Ultra ships with an aviation-grade electronic-mechanical brake-by-wire system, the first hydraulic-free retail car under 40,000 USD anywhere.
Audi and SAIC Commit to Second China Offensive With Four More AUDI EVs
Audi and SAIC signed a new agreement on April 17 committing to four more AUDI-brand EVs for China plus a dedicated Shanghai innovation center, bringing the total program to seven models.
Seres Joins BMW and Mercedes in Ionchi Premium Charging JV
Seres took a 33.3 percent equal stake in Ionchi on April 17, joining BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the Chinese premium charging network, unlocking reservation priority for Aito customers at 430 stations.
BYD Hits 16 Million NEVs in 120 Days With Denza D9 MPV
BYD produced its 16 millionth new-energy vehicle on April 17, a second-generation Denza D9 MPV, closing the gap from 15 million in 120 days at roughly one NEV every 10 seconds.
Beijing Auto Show 2026 Opens With 1451 Vehicles and 181 World Premieres
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opens April 24 with a record 380,000 square meter floor and the largest premiere count ever: 181 world debuts and 71 concept cars over 10 days.
GWM Haval Menglong Plus Opens Pre-Sales at 27800 USD With LiDAR and 255 km EV Range
Great Wall Motor opened pre-sales for the Haval Menglong Plus at 189,800 yuan, adding roof LiDAR, 255 km EV range, and a 330 kW Hi4 powertrain to the boxy PHEV SUV segment.
IM Motors LS8 EREV Launches With Four-Wheel Steer-by-Wire Option From 36600 USD
SAICs IM Motors launched the LS8 EREV SUV at 249,800 yuan, offering up to 523 hp, 1,605 km total range, and a 10,000-yuan four-wheel steer-by-wire option with 24 degrees of rear articulation.
Hongqi Tiangong 05 and 06 Launch With 800V Architecture From 23900 USD
Hongqi launched a new Tiangong sub-brand with two 800V EVs: a 05 sedan at 0.213 Cd with 650 km range and a 06 SUV with AR-HUD, both charging 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes.
Zeekr 8X Launches at 45800 USD With 1380 HP Tri-Motor Hybrid
Zeekr launched the 8X in China at 329,800 yuan, with a tri-motor top trim producing 1,380 hp and 900V Haohan-S architecture targeting Li Auto and Aito in the premium family PHEV fight.
Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 PHEV Starts at $15,600 With 230 km EV Range
Geely opened pre-sales for the Galaxy Starshine 7 PHEV sedan at 112,800 to 142,800 yuan ($15,600 to $19,700), targeting the BYD Qin L and Seal 06 with 230 km of EV range and a 5.4-second AWD variant.
BYD Han EV Adds Blade Battery 2.0 and 5-Minute Flash Charging
The revised BYD Han EV lands at Chinese dealers with Blade Battery 2.0, a 69.07 kWh LFP pack, 705 km CLTC range, and 10-70 percent charging in five minutes on BYD new megawatt network. Expected around 200,000 yuan.
Xpeng GX Opens Pre-Sales at $58,000 With Bosch Steer-by-Wire
Xpeng opened pre-sales for the GX at 399,800 yuan ($58,000) for both BEV and EREV, becoming the first production car with Bosch next-generation steer-by-wire and targeting Nio ES8 and Li L9 nine days before Auto China 2026.
VW Group Night Beijing: Four World Premieres Preview Auto China 2026
Volkswagen Group confirmed its Beijing Media Night on April 21, featuring four world premieres across Jetta, VW ID. UNYX 08, FAW-VW ID. AURA, Audi E7X, and a new all-electric Porsche Cayenne. Ten models total from four brands, with AI-powered driving systems headlining.
Leapmotor D19 Launches: Triple-Motor BEV and 500 km EREV Flagship
Leapmotor officially launched the D19 flagship SUV today, priced between 219,800 and 269,800 yuan. A triple-motor BEV with sub-three-second 0-100 km/h sits alongside an 80.3 kWh EREV delivering 500 km of pure electric range. First model with dual Snapdragon 8797 SoCs and LiDAR as standard.
China's Greater Bay Technology Moves Solid-State Battery Cells Into Production, Targets 2026 Vehicles
GBT's A-sample cells passed thermal shock and needle penetration tests. The 260-500 Wh/kg energy density range and 2-3C fast charging are the claims that need to survive production scale.
2026 MG4 Adds Liquid-Solid-State Battery and Highway NOA Before Beijing Debut
The refreshed MG4 arrives with semi-solid-state battery option, Horizon Robotics L2+ NOA, Doubao 3.0 AI, and an upgraded interior - unveiled April 15 ahead of Auto China 2026.
Hongqi P567: 620 kW EREV Off-Roader with 1,350 km Range Debuts in Beijing
The Hongqi P567 brings four electric motors, 831 hp, differential locks, and a boxy body to Beijing's Auto Show - Hongqi's bet on China's booming off-road EREV market.
Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra Brings LiDAR NOA and Sport Aero Under 150,000 Yuan
Leapmotor launches the Lafa 5 Ultra at Beijing's Auto Show on April 24 - sportier aero, 180 kW motor, dual-chip LiDAR NOA, and 8-point massage targeting family EV buyers.
Volkswagen ID. Aura T6 Is a Chinese EV Built to Beat China at Its Own Game
VW's ID. Aura T6 debuts April 24 on a CEA platform co-developed with Xpeng, with LiDAR, Carizon ADAS, and AI cockpit software built specifically for Chinese buyers.
BYD Sealion 08: Ocean Flagship SUV Debuts at Beijing Auto Show
BYD's three-row Ocean flagship arrives with Blade Battery 2.0, 480+ kW, and over 1,000 km electric range. Full debut at Auto China 2026 on April 24.
BYD Yangwang U8L Four-Seat Version Targets Maybach at Beijing Show
Yangwang's ultra-luxury four-seat U8L debuts April 24, priced above $179,400 and aiming directly at the Maybach GLS 600 with flash charging and quad-motor drive.
Smart #6 EHD: 320 kW PHEV Sedan with 2,000W Sennheiser Audio Heads to Beijing
Smart's largest model yet - a 4,906 mm PHEV sedan with 285 km electric range, 429 hp combined, and a 20-speaker Sennheiser system - debuting at Auto China 2026.
Zeekr 007 Refresh: 900V, 784 HP, NVIDIA Thor-U, April 10 Launch
Zeekr upgrades the 007 sedan to 900V architecture with 585 kW dual-motor AWD, NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chip, and 905 km range. Pre-sales April 2, launch April 10.
VW ID. ERA 9X: Volkswagen First EREV Starts Pre-Sales at $47,715
Volkswagen enters the extended-range EV market with the ID. ERA 9X, a 5.2-meter six-seat SUV with dual-motor AWD, 1,611 km mixed range, and a 1.5L EA211 range extender. Pre-sales open in China, market entry April 25.
Chery QQ3 EV Launches at $8,540: 57,000 Orders in Two Hours
Chery revives the QQ nameplate with a sub-$9K electric hatchback. 56,879 orders in two hours, 420 km range, V2L, Snapdragon 8155 cockpit. Four trims from 58,900 to 78,900 yuan.
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase: Neue Klasse Goes China-First with 900 km Range
BMW stretches the Neue Klasse platform by 108 mm for its first long-wheelbase electric SAV. 800V architecture, 900+ km CLTC range, 400 kW charging, and 70% locally developed software with Alibaba and DeepSeek AI. World premiere at Auto China 2026.
What to Expect at Auto China 2026: The World's Biggest Auto Show
Beijing hosts 380,000 m² of exhibition space, 6,000+ exhibitors, and world premieres from BMW, Smart, and Volkswagen. Here's everything confirmed so far.
XPeng Mona M03 2026: 750 TOPS Turing Chip for Under $18K
XPeng refreshes its best-selling Mona M03 with the in-house Turing AI chip delivering 750 TOPS, adaptive damping, and 640 km of range. Starting at 119,800 yuan, it launches April 2.
Luxeed R7 and S7 Updated with Huawei 896-Channel LiDAR
Huawei-backed Luxeed refreshes both models just 7 months after last update. ADS 4 standard, new colors. V9 MPV arriving in stores late April.
Stelato S9 and S9T Get 896-Channel LiDAR, 800V Charging
Huawei-BAIC brand updates sedan and wagon just 4 months after last refresh. 100 kWh battery, 800+ km range BEV, EREV with 1.5T range extender.
Aito M6 Pre-Sales Open at 269,800 Yuan, M7 and M8 Updated
Huawei-Seres brand launches M6 SUV with 800V platform, 100 kWh CATL battery, 760 km range. M7 and M8 get 896-channel LiDAR upgrades.
Shangjie Z7 Pre-Sales at 229,800 Yuan: Huawei vs Xiaomi Begins
SAIC-Huawei brand prices Z7 coupe just 100 yuan below Xiaomi SU7. 800V, up to 905 km range, 582 hp dual-motor. First Huawei-Xiaomi head-to-head.
NIO 5th-Gen Battery Swap Stations: 20% More Capacity, Firefly Compatible
NIO begins testing 5th-gen swap stations in late March. 20% capacity boost, multi-wheelbase support for Firefly to ES9, 1,000+ new stations targeted in 2026.
Leapmotor Opens Munich R&D Hub as Exports Surpass 100,000 Units
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor opens Munich design center. 2025: 596,555 deliveries (+103%), 67K exports. 2026 target: 1M+ deliveries. B10 production Oct 2026.
2026 Xiaomi SU7 Deliveries Start March 23: 15,000 Orders in 34 Minutes
Xiaomi begins SU7 deliveries March 23. 15K orders in 34 min, 219,900 yuan start, 15,600 yuan below Model 3. Stock fell 8.59% on margin concerns.
XPeng Q4 Earnings: First Net Profit, 1M Turing Chips Targeted, Humanoid Robots by Year-End
XPeng posts first net profit (380M yuan). Turing chips: 200K+ shipped, 1M target 2026. Humanoid robot mass production end 2026. Four new models launching.
Li Auto Rolls Off 80,000th i6 SUV as 2026 Delivery Target Hits 490,000
The i6, launched September 2025 at 249,800 yuan, reaches its 80,000th unit while Li Auto targets 20% delivery growth and preps the i9 flagship for H2 2026.
XPeng Posts First-Ever Net Profit as Gross Margin Hits 21.3%
XPeng's Q4 2025 GAAP net profit of 380 million yuan marks the company's first profitable quarter, driven by 21.3% gross margin and 121.9% services revenue growth.
Lynk & Co 10: 925 HP Electric Sedan on 900V Platform Arrives Q2
Geely's premium brand launches a 5,050 mm sedan with dual-motor 925 hp, 900V charging (10-60% in 13 min), and Nvidia Thor chip at 700 TOPS.
NIO Delivers 80,000th Third-Gen ES8 as Q1 Guidance Hits 83,000 Units
NIO hits 80K ES8 deliveries in 22 days from 70K. ES8 = 54% of Feb sales. First GAAP profit in Q4 2025. March guidance: 32-35K units (2x YoY).
Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700: Tri-Motor Body-on-Frame SUV with Crab Walk
Geely's first off-road SUV combines body-on-frame construction, tri-motor 4WD with AI mode switching, 800 mm wading depth, and roof-mounted LiDAR.
Smart #6: A Brand Known for Two-Seaters Builds an E-Class-Sized Sedan
The Smart #6 EHD is 4,906 mm long, produces 429 hp from a NordThor hybrid system, and claims 1,810 km total CLTC range. It is also shaped like a shark.
NIO Firefly Special Edition: 166 Units in Newborn Green at $19,990
NIO's compact brand launches a 166-unit special edition at 137,800 yuan to revive slowing sales. Feb deliveries down 5.34% MoM to 2,657 units.
BAIC's Sodium-Ion Battery Charges Fully in 11 Minutes at 170 Wh/kg
BAIC's prismatic sodium-ion cells achieve 4C charging, retain 92% energy at -20°C, and survive 200% overcharge without fire. No vehicle application yet.
NIO ET9 Gets Two New Limited Editions (199 Units Each) as Sales Stall
NIO releases two 199-unit ET9 Horizon themes at 818,000 yuan. Cumulative ET9 deliveries: 2,722 units. Feb 2026: 64 units, down from April 2025 peak of 810.
China NEV Sales Set to Rebound to 900,000 Units in March
CPCA estimates a 94% month-on-month surge from February's holiday-depressed 464,000 units, with NEV penetration recovering to 52.9%.
2026 Volvo EX30 Relaunches in China at $23,200 After Battery Recall
Three trims from 159,800 to 209,800 yuan, a new entry-level RWD Plus, and the shadow of a 40,000-unit global battery recall hanging over the relaunch.
NIO In-House Chip Production Exceeds 550,000 Units
NIO's Yangjian LiDAR chip (400K+) and NX9031 5nm driving chip (150K+) total 550K+ units. Target: 35-40% domestic semiconductors by 2027.
2026 Xiaomi SU7 Launched: Dragon Chassis, 680 HP Max, 15,000 Orders in 34 Minutes
Three variants from $31,870, LiDAR and Nvidia Thor standard on all trims, 800V architecture, and 902 km range on the Pro with LFP cells.
Aistaland GT7: Huawei-Backed Taycan Rival From $33,400
GAC-backed brand joins Huawei's HIMA alliance with an 800V electric estate at one-quarter the Taycan's price. Up to three motors, Beijing show debut in April.
Xiaomi YU7 GT: 990 HP SUV With 705 km Range and 300 km/h Top Speed
Regulatory filings reveal Xiaomi's performance SUV: dual-motor 738 kW, 101.7 kWh battery, 2,460 kg curb weight, and Nürburgring testing credentials.
XPeng GX Enters Mass Production With Bosch Steer-by-Wire at Sub-$72,000
The six-seat full-size SUV is the first production vehicle under 500,000 yuan with L4-capable steering, 430 kW dual motors, and 5C ultra-fast charging.
Audi E7X: 671 HP, 751 km Range, and Built Entirely in China
The SAIC-Audi E7X is a full-size electric SUV with CATL cells, 3.97s to 100 km/h, and a design that shares nothing with any European Audi.
Geely Targets China's #1 Spot in 2026 With 3.45M Vehicle Sales Goal
Revenue up 25% to 345.2B yuan, Zeekr 9X at 40% profit margin, 750K overseas target, and 50,000 megawatt fast-charging stations planned in five years.
Chery Exeed EX7 Opens Blind Orders With Aviation-Grade EMB Braking
EREV and BEV variants with up to 726 km range, dual motors (123+230 kW), and electronic-mechanical braking as the differentiator for overseas markets.
Chery Targets 1,500 km Range With 600 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery
Chery unveils 600 Wh/kg solid-state battery (1,500+ km range, 2027 testing) and 1,200 kW liquid battery. 2025: 2.6M deliveries, $2.77B profit.
XPeng Cuts P7 Entry Price to $29,650, Adds Tiered AI Chip Options
XPeng drops P7 starting price 16K yuan to 203,800 yuan. Tiered Turing chips: 1/2/3 at increasing cost. Feb deliveries collapsed to 681 units from Sep peak of 8,110.
NIO's Chip Unit Pitches 700+ TOPS M97 to Leapmotor and Geely
Shenji and Axera co-developed the 700+ TOPS M97 chip, now being pitched to Leapmotor and Geely. Lower-end 9031e also planned. Q3 2026 release.
NIO Partners With Tuhu to Integrate Aftermarket Services for 150M Users
NIO and China's largest auto service platform (150M+ users) partner on lifecycle services. Main NIO brand only, excluding Onvo and Firefly.
Buick Encasa EV: 646 HP Electric Minivan With 640 kW Charging, China Only
Buick's Chinese luxury minivan packs 646 hp, 900V architecture, 640 kW peak charging (10-80% in 11.5 min), and lounge seating at 489,900 yuan.
Avatr 06T: 955 HP Electric Wagon With Range-Extender Option
Chinese shooting brake packs tri-motor 955 hp BEV and a 1.6T range-extender variant on a 2,940 mm wheelbase. Wagons aren't dead, just relocated.
First VW-XPeng EV Enters Production: ID.UNYX 08 With 1,500 TOPS
VW ID.UNYX 08 starts production at Anhui plant. 5,000 mm SUV, 800V, CATL LFP, XPeng VLA driving, 1,500 TOPS. First commercial use of XPeng's Turing chip.
BYD Song Ultra EV: 270 kW, 710 km Range, 1,500 kW Flash Charging From $22,510
BYD's first mid-size Dynasty EV launches March 26. 270 kW motor, 620/710 km range, flash charging 10-97% in 9 min. From 155,000 yuan.
China NEV Market Feb 2026: BYD Leads at 19.1%, Tesla Returns to Top 10
Feb 2026 NEV rankings: BYD 88,697 (19.1%), Geely 76,636 (16.5%), Tesla 38,206 (8.2%, +42.7% YoY). Tesla rebounds from Jan absence with 106.7% MoM surge.
CATL Holds 49.1% of China Battery Market in Feb 2026, LG Surges in Ternary
CATL: 49.1% overall (12.9 GWh), BYD: 13.56%. LG surges +21.72 pts in ternary to 24.86%. BYD's LFP share drops 5.11 pts ahead of Gen 2 Blade rollout.
XPeng's Flying Car Unit Aridge Secures $200M, Plans Hong Kong IPO
Aridge raises ~$200M ($1B total). Assembly line: 1 aircraft/30 min. Land Aircraft Carrier: 800V, 1,000+ km range, under 2M yuan. HK IPO with JPMorgan/MS.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao Tai 3 Gets Flash Charging, Tai 7 Opens Pre-Orders
Tai 3 flash edition from 153,800 yuan: 10-70% in 5 min, 620 km RWD / 565 km AWD. Tai 7 pre-orders: 220-250K yuan, 755 km max range.
Tesla Showcases Gen 3 Humanoid Robot at Shanghai AWE, Mass Production End 2026
Tesla displays Gen 3 Optimus at AWE 2026 Shanghai. Mass production end 2026, 1M/year long-term. Discontinuing Model S/X to free factory space for robots.
Audi A6L: Longer Wheelbase Than an A8, Half the Price, China Only
New A6L for China: 5,142 mm long, 3,066 mm wheelbase (68 mm longer than A8), Huawei ADAS, from 323,000 yuan ($47K). Three powertrains up to 362 hp V6.
BYD Linghui e7: Flash-Charging Ride-Hailing EV in 127 Chinese Cities
BYD's fleet sub-brand Linghui equips the e7 with 9-min flash charging. 450/550 km range, 100-130 kW motors. Display vehicles in 127 cities.
XPeng VLA 2.0 Test Drives Launch March 11 Across 732 Stores
XPeng opens VLA 2.0 demos at 732 stores. 23% efficiency gain, 76% on narrow roads. Full Ultra rollout late March, OTA for others in April. 2026 target: 550-600K.
Toyota bZ7: Full-Size Electric Sedan From $26,000 in China With Huawei Tech
Toyota's bZ7 starts at 179,800 yuan ($26K) in China with Huawei HarmonyOS, 277 hp, and up to 710 km CLTC range. 4.6x cheaper than a Model S.
XPeng G6 Extended-Range: 1,704 km Combined Range, 5C Charging, From $27,080
XPeng adds a 1.5T range extender to the G6: 430 km electric + 1,704 km combined. 800V 5C charging (314 km in 12 min). Tiered Turing chips up to 2,250 TOPS.
BYD Great Tang: 784 HP, 950 km Range, 10-97% in 9 Minutes
BYD flagship SUV: 1000V Super e platform, dual-motor 784 hp, 950 km CLTC range, 9-minute 10-97% charge at 1,500 kW stations. From 400,000 yuan.
Honda Revives Insight Name for China-Built EV in Japan, 3,000 Units/Year
Honda rebadges the e:NS2 as Insight for Japan: 201 hp, 68.8 kWh CATL battery, 311 miles WLTC. Target: 3,000 units/year in a sub-2% EV market.
Lotus Eletre 'For Me' PHEV: 939 HP, 6C Charging, 870-Mile Range
Lotus adds a 2.0T engine to the Eletre's 900V system for 939 hp total, 6C charging (30-80% in 8 min), and 870+ miles of combined range.
Xiaomi YU7 GT Filed With 990 HP Dual Motors and 300 km/h Top Speed
Xiaomi files the YU7 GT with MIIT: 738 kW (990 hp), 0-100 approaching 2 seconds, 2,460 kg. CATL ternary battery, staggered 21-inch tires.
XPeng P7+ Hits 100,000 Units, Adds EREV at Same Price as BEV
XPeng rolls the 100,000th P7+ off the line 14 months after launch. 2026 update adds EREV variants at identical pricing to BEV from 186,800 yuan.
Leapmotor A10: Compact Electric SUV With 500 km Range and Optional LiDAR
Leapmotor files its first A-series model: a 90 kW compact SUV at ~$10,000 with LFP battery, 500 km range, and optional roof-mounted LiDAR.
China Publishes First National Standard for Solid-State EV Batteries
China's standardization body defines three battery categories and drops the term semi-solid-state. Public comment runs until February 28, 2026.
BYD God's Eye ADAS Reaches 2.3 Million Cars, Full Lineup Rollout Confirmed
BYD reaffirms full-line ADAS deployment. 2.3 million vehicles equipped by November, generating 150 million km of driving data daily.
CATL Naxtra Sodium-Ion Battery Set for Mass Deployment in 2026
CATL's Naxtra achieves 175 Wh/kg and 10,000+ cycles. Deployment across EVs, commercial vehicles, and energy storage begins in 2026.
Geely Xingyuan Hits 500,000 Deliveries in Just 14 Months
The $9,360 electric hatchback became China's best-selling NEV of 2025 with 429,628 retail units through November, outselling BYD Seagull.
BYD on Track to Export One Million Vehicles in 2025
BYD shipped 878,498 NEVs to international markets through November, up 144% YoY. November alone saw 128,067 exports, a 313% year-over-year surge.
MG4 Anxin Edition: First Mass-Produced Semi-Solid-State Battery Car at $14,600
The MG4 Anxin starts delivery in China with a 53.95 kWh liquid-solid battery, 530 km CLTC range, and 21-minute fast charging for 102,800 yuan.
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