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.
2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric: Three Variants, 1,139 HP at the Top
Porsche introduces the Cayenne Coupe Electric with a 113 kWh battery, 400 kW peak charging, and a Turbo variant producing 1,139 hp from 168,000 USD.
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.
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Audi Kills the A1 and Q2, Confirms Electric Sports Car for 2027
Both entry models end production this year as the A2 e-tron takes over. Audi also locked in 2027 production of its electric sports car at Bollinger Hofe.
Tesla Roadster: Nine Years On, Still in Design Development
Musk calls it the last manually driven car Tesla will build. Shareholder docs call it TBD on factory, Design Development on status.
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.
Kia Vision Meta Turismo: Design Chief Says Production Is Still on the Table
The EV6 GT was the Stinger's official successor. Kia's design chief is now chasing something more dramatic, and he's saying it out loud.
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.
Tesla Q1 2026: Revenue Up 16%, Deliveries Up 6%, Gross Profit Still Below Recent Peaks
A $4.72B gross profit is a sharp year-over-year recovery. It also trails two of the company's own recent quarters.
Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV Spied for First Time, Mirrors Toyota Highlander
The first prototype of the Lexus TZ has been spotted testing, confirming close visual and structural ties to the Toyota Highlander EV. The three-row electric flagship targets Ioniq 9, EV9, and Volvo EX90 and is expected to debut in late 2026.
VW ID. Buzz 2026 Gets 335 HP AWD and Real Steering Buttons, Not in America
Volkswagen updates the ID. Buzz for Europe with a 335 hp dual-motor variant, physical steering wheel buttons, V2L capability, and one-pedal driving. North America skips the 2026 model year entirely.
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.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 N Moves Into Play As Kia EV3 GT Forces The Hand
Hyundai previously ruled out N treatment for 400-volt EVs. The Kia EV3 GT, on the same underpinnings, has quietly ended that position.
IM Motors Confirmed For Brazil In 2026, Arriving Through MG Showrooms Not A Separate Network
SAIC will sell IM-branded EVs via MG dealers in Brazil, the opposite of BYD's Denza playbook. The LS6 coupe-SUV is the likely launch model.
2027 BMW 7 Series Facelift Gets 112.5 kWh Battery and 350-Plus Miles of Range
The 2027 BMW 7 Series receives Neue Klasse electrical architecture, a 112.5 kWh battery, over 350 miles of range, and 250 kW charging on the i7, while quietly dropping Level 3 autonomous capability.
Ferrari Luce May Open At €550K, Making It Second Only To The F80
Four motors, 986+ hp, 122 kWh battery, 350 kW charging, 530 km range. And a price above the 849 Testarossa.
BYD Dolphin Surf vs Geely E2: The Cheapest EV Title Keeps Changing Hands In South Africa
Geely is slightly cheaper at entry, offers 30 km more range and 30 kW more power, and comes with a longer warranty. BYD still owns the dealer network.
Cupra Raval Opens UK Order Books From GBP 23,785, Hits The Street In Summer 2026
Four trims, 37 kWh or 52 kWh battery, 280 miles range at mid trim, and a VZ performance variant with an e-LSD.
BYD, Geely, Chery Push 9 Percent European Share As Local Production Becomes The Next Battle
Chinese brands doubled European share year-on-year, with factories landing in Hungary, Spain, and Austria. Stellantis-Leapmotor is the template the industry is copying in reverse.
Smart Concept #2 Revealed: Fortwo Successor Gets 300 km Range and Paris Debut
Smart unveils the Concept #2 in Beijing, previewing an EV Fortwo successor with 300 km range. Production car debuts at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Dacia's $21,000 EV Spied In Europe, Twingo Bones With A Sandero Face
First of four Dacia EVs lands this year below EUR 18,000, built on Renault's RGEV Small platform with 80 hp and 163 miles of LFP range.
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.
Nissan's 23-Layer Solid-State Prototype Clears The Last Lab Gate Before 2028
The milestone Nissan needed to keep its 2028 solid-state EV launch credible just got hit, via a dry-electrode process licensed from LiCAP.
Ford's Cancelled Three-Row EV Prototype Surfaces on LinkedIn Two Years Later
Ford's cancelled three-row EV prototype, repurposed as a research vehicle, has surfaced on Doug Field's LinkedIn. Specs Ford was chasing: 350+ mile range, 100 miles of DC fast-charge in six minutes, range-extended variant at 550 miles. That electrical architecture is what Ford's next-gen EV platform will actually need.
Rivian Normal Plant Takes Direct EF1 Tornado Hit Near R2 Launch Window
An EF1 tornado damaged Rivian's Building 2 at the Normal assembly plant on April 17, hitting parts storage and logistics for the R2. CEO RJ Scaringe says operations resume this week. A hundred meters south and the R2 launch is a different story.
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.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 Reveals With 496 km WLTP and 11 HP LESS in the Long Range Trim
Hyundai reveals the Ioniq 3 for Europe: a 4,155 mm aero hatchback on 400V E-GMP with 42.2 or 61 kWh packs, 344 or 496 km WLTP. The Long Range runs 11 hp less than the Standard Range, an efficiency-first tuning move that prioritizes range certification over launch-chart bragging rights.
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.
Mercedes US EV Strategy Pivots to Flexible Platforms Amid Soft Demand
Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain confirmed the brand has abandoned dedicated EV platforms for the US market. Three AMG battery cars and electric variants of GLC, E-Class, and C-Class all share flexible platforms that also run gasoline and hybrid powertrains.
Mercedes Electric C-Class Debuts With 473-Mile Range and Dual-Motor 482 HP
Mercedes revealed the first fully electric C-Class with a 94 kWh battery, 473 miles WLTP range, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, and an optional 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen. The car chases the BMW i3 Neue Klasse, which claims up to 562 miles WLTP.
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.
Toyota Was Vindicated on EV Strategy as Honda and VW Retreat
Toyota launches four EVs in the US this year while Honda scraps planned models and VW kills US ID.4 production. The gap between automakers who moved fast and those who stayed flexible is now measured in write-downs.
Ford EV Sales Crashed 70 Percent While Toyota Nearly Doubled in Q1 2026
US EV sales fell 27 percent in Q1 2026 after federal subsidies expired. Ford lost 70 percent on Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning while Toyota and Lexus grew 79 percent and 207 percent on unchanged sticker prices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 Launches in China: Xpeng-Co-Developed SUV With 730 km CLTC Range
Volkswagen officially launched the ID. UNYX 08 in China, priced between 239,900 and 299,900 yuan. First VW production car built with Xpeng partnership — Turing chips, VLA 2.0 ADAS, 800V architecture, CATL LFP batteries up to 95 kWh for 730 km CLTC range. Dual-motor AWD delivers 496 hp combined.
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.
Porsche Cayenne Electric World Premiere in Beijing: 1,156 hp Turbo Variant, 400 kW Charging
Porsche's all-electric Cayenne makes its global debut at Auto China 2026. The range spans 408 hp base to 1,156 hp Turbo. Shared 113 kWh battery, 800V architecture, 390-400 kW peak DC charging (10-80 percent in 16 minutes). Air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and torque vectoring standard. Deliveries start end of summer 2026.
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.
AUDI E7X Beijing Debut: 671 hp Dual-Motor, 109 kWh Battery, 751 km CLTC
AUDI's second China-exclusive production model debuts at Auto China 2026 on April 24. The E7X electric SUV measures 5,049 mm, offers RWD 402 hp or AWD 671 hp (0-100 km/h in 3.97s), runs Momenta Flywheel ADAS with roof LiDAR, and uses the SAIC-co-developed Advanced Digitized Platform. CATL batteries up to 109.3 kWh for 751 km CLTC.
FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6: First Pure EV on CEA Platform Debuts at Auto China 2026
FAW-Volkswagen unveiled the ID. AURA T6, a midsize electric SUV that is the first production vehicle on the new China Electronic Architecture (CEA) platform. Co-developed by VW and Xpeng, CEA reduces ECU count by 30 percent vs MEB. The T6 integrates Carizon ADAS and is VW's first pure EV with roof-mounted LiDAR.
BYD's Denza Z9 GT Opens European Orders at Three Times Its Chinese Price
Denza launched in Europe at the Paris Opera House with Daniel Craig. The Z9 GT EV starts at €115,000 in Germany — just under the Porsche Panamera — which is three times its 269,800 yuan Chinese price. Orders are open in five countries with 30 planned by year-end 2026.
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.
BMW i3 Long Wheelbase NA8: Four-Variant China Sedan Debuts at Auto China 2026
BMW confirmed the i3 Long Wheelbase (codename NA8) for Auto China 2026, a China-specific Neue Klasse electric sedan with four variants ranging from 30L to the 630 hp M60L xDrive. Built at Shenyang from August 2026, 800V architecture, 400 kW DC charging, and up to 750 km WLTP range.
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.
BMW 7 Series and i7 Facelift Debut April 22 in Beijing: iDrive X and Rimac Batteries
BMW confirmed the 2027 7 Series and i7 facelift global debut on April 22 in Beijing, the eve of Auto China 2026. The i7 gets a new Gen6 battery co-developed with Rimac Technology using 4695 cylindrical cells (20% higher energy density). The combustion 7 Series inherits iDrive X with DeepSeek integration for China.
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.
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.
Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV: 900 km Range, €29,900 in Europe
Leapmotor prices its C-segment crossover at €29,900 with a 1.5L range extender, 86 km electric range, and 900 km combined. Stellantis dealer network, Qualcomm 8155 interior, and seven airbags standard.
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.
Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+: 590 HP for AU$53,888 in Australia
Twin-motor C10 delivers 590 hp and Huracan-matching torque. 81.9 kWh LFP battery, 272 mi WLTP range, 800V architecture. Undercuts every rival.
BYD Registrations Jump 162% in Europe, Beating Tesla Again
BYD registered 17,954 units in February vs Tesla's 17,664. Year-to-date lead: 36,196 to 25,739. Growth curve shows no sign of slowing.
BYD and Chery Target 20+ Dealerships in Canada Starting Toronto
BYD plans 20 branded dealerships in year one, starting in Toronto. Canada's new 24,500-unit quota at 6.1% duty makes the push viable.
Subaru Three-Row EV Debuts in New York with 420 HP
Subaru's fourth Toyota-shared EV arrives April 1 at the NY Auto Show. 420 hp, likely based on the redesigned Highlander platform. Up to 320 miles range.
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.
XPeng Enters Mexico on March 25 With G6 and G9 SUVs
XPeng's first Latin American market launches March 25 with G6 and G9 SUVs. 2026 target: double overseas sales. 2030 goal: 70%+ profit from international.
BYD Atto 3 Evo UK: 309 HP From £38,990, Dual-Motor AWD at £42,730
BYD prices the Atto 3 Evo for UK: 74.8 kWh Blade Battery, 220 kW DC charging, 316 mi range. AWD Excellence at £42,730 does 0-62 in 3.9s. Orders April 2.
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.
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.
Hyundai Casper Electric Gets Leather and Kevlar in New Lounge Trim
Hyundai's smallest EV adds genuine leather, Kevlar cone speakers, and exclusive Glow Mint paint. At $13,400 after Seoul subsidies, the premium micro-SUV math works.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BMW i3 Neue Klasse: 463 HP, 708 km Range, 400 kW Charging
The second Neue Klasse model brings 800V architecture, sixth-gen eDrive cell-to-pack, panoramic iDrive, and 249 miles added in 10 minutes of charging.
DS N°7: 460-Mile Electric Range, Night Vision, and a €64,200 Price Tag
DS replaces its compact crossover with the N°7 on STLA Medium. Three EV options up to 460 miles WLTP, night vision, and a hybrid at €64,200.
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.
Inside Porsche's Battery Module Factory in Slovakia: 11 Stages, 32 Cells
The 40,200 sqm Horná Streda facility combines 32 cells into modules through laser welding, foam application, and cloud-archived traceability testing.
BYD Plans 1,500 kW Flash Chargers for Europe, Starting Within Weeks
BYD brings 1,500 kW flash-charging stations to Europe. Denza Z9GT Paris debut April 8. 20,000 stations targeted in China by end 2026.
VW ID. Cross Previewed in Amsterdam: Electric Compact SUV From €28,000
Five seats, three power levels (85-155 kW), two battery sizes (37-52 kWh), and a starting price that undercuts most EV competitors. Autumn 2026 launch.
Hyundai Installs 400 kW N Hyper Chargers at the Nürburgring
Two ultra-fast chargers at the Tourist Drive entrance, free for N owners from April 2026, open to all EV brands, IONIQ 5 N 10-80% in 18 minutes.
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.
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.
Rivian R2 Unveiled: 656 HP Performance From $57,990, Base Under $45K in 2027
Four trims spanning $45K to $58K, 330-mile range on the Performance, and a two-year rollout strategy that leads with the halo model.
MG 4X: 317 Miles From a 54 kWh Semi-Solid-State Battery
MG's compact electric SUV uses semi-solid-state cells (5% liquid electrolyte) for 510 km range from under 54 kWh. Curb weight: 1,485 kg.
VW Names ID.3 Successor 'Neo' and Adds LFP Battery, V2L, One-Pedal Driving
The ID.3 Neo debuts mid-April with new APP 350 motor, 58 kWh LFP pack (+40 km range), V2L at 3.6 kW, and physical steering wheel buttons.
Mercedes VLE: 435-Mile Electric Minivan With 800V, 8K Rear Screen
Mercedes unveils the VLE electric 'grand limousine': 272-409 hp, 115 kWh battery, 700+ km WLTP range, 8K 31.3-inch rear screen, 2027 US launch.
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.
Porsche Cayenne S Electric: 657 HP on Launch Control, $126,300
New mid-tier electric Cayenne: 536 hp standard / 657 hp Launch Control, 113 kWh battery, 400 kW charging (10-80% in 16 min). Orders open, late summer delivery.
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.
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.
Cupra Born Facelift: Physical Buttons Return, 372-Mile Range, 322 HP VZ
Cupra facelifts the Born with real steering wheel buttons, shark-nose styling, and three powertrains from 187 to 322 hp. Up to 600 km range.
VinFast Lac Hong 800S and 900S: Tri-Motor Luxury Targeting Rolls-Royce
VinFast unveils 617 hp tri-motor luxury SUV and sedan with gold-plated accents, targeting Rolls-Royce and Maybach. 2027 launch, pricing TBA.
Volvo Ramps Up EX60 Production After 3,000+ Swedish Orders in One Month
European order intake outpaces the EX30's early numbers. Torslanda may skip its summer shutdown for the first time in Volvo history.
Toyota bZ4X Touring: 734 km Range, 4.5s 0-100, and 28-Min Cold Charging
The new bZ4X Touring launches in Japan with 280 kW output, 74.69 kWh battery, 619L cargo, and rapid charging validated at -10°C.
Ferrari Luce: 1,000 HP Electric GT Designed by Jony Ive, Full Reveal May 2026
Ferrari names its first EV the Luce. Four motors, 1,000 hp, interior by Jony Ive LoveFrom studio. Full exterior reveal in Rome, May 2026.
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.
FAT Ice Race: Cayenne Turbo Electric Meets the 1,100 PS 917/30 on Snow
Porsche brings two 1,000+ PS machines to Zell am See: the 917/30 (1,100 PS) and Cayenne Turbo Electric (1,156 PS, 0-100 in 2.5s, 600+ km range).
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.
NIO Firefly Debuts Right-Hand Drive in Singapore, Eyes UK Next
NIO brings its compact EV sub-brand to its first RHD market. Partnering with Wearnes Automotive, with UK and Thailand planned for 2026.
Sony Honda AFEELA 1 Confirmed for California Deliveries Late 2026
AFEELA 1 gets California delivery hubs in spring 2026. Level 2+ ADAS, PlayStation integration, and an SUV prototype for 2028.
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.
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.
Porsche 718 Gets ICE Variants Alongside EVs in Major Strategy Reversal
Porsche walks back its EV-only 718 plan. Flat-six and T-Hybrid powertrains will join the electric lineup on a reworked PPE platform.
Cayenne Electric Driver Experience: Four Displays, AR HUD, and Physical Buttons Survive
Porsche details the Cayenne Electric's cabin: curved OLED Flow Display, 87-inch AR HUD, AI voice assistant, Digital Key for 7 users, and physical buttons retained.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB Launches EV-Only With 800V and 392-Mile Range
The second-gen GLB drops the EQB name, goes all-electric at launch with 85 kWh battery, dual-motor AWD option, and seven-seat config starting at 59,048 EUR.
Lexus LFA Concept: All-Electric Sports Car With Aluminum Body Frame
Lexus revives the LFA name for a two-seat electric coupe built on shared GR GT aluminum architecture. 4,689 mm long, no specs disclosed yet.
Cayenne Turbo Electric Debuts in Dubai: 1,156 PS, 1,500 Nm, Desert Tested
Physical debut at Icons of Porsche Dubai: 850 kW, 1,500 Nm, 245 mm ground clearance, traction management 5x faster than conventional. Tested at 40°C+.
2026 Jeep Recon EV: 650 HP, Trail Rated, Removable Doors, $65,000
Jeep builds its first all-electric Trail Rated SUV. Dual motors, 650 hp, 250-mile range, removable doors, and a $65,000 starting price.
Porsche's Taycan VP Explains Why 10% Is the Ideal Starting Charge
Kevin Giek (VP Taycan) explains optimal charging: arrive at 10%, charge to 80% max, avoid shared chargers. Current Taycan: 320 kW, 10-80% in 18 min.
Porsche Macan GTS Electric: 571 PS, 3.8s to 100, 586 km Range
First all-electric Macan GTS: 420 kW overboost, 955 Nm, 100 kWh battery, 586 km WLTP range. 270 kW charging, 10-80% in 21 min. Sport Chrono standard.
Porsche Macan Electric Gets Trained Parking, Digital Key, and 2,500 kg Towing
2025 MY update: Surround View, Trained Parking (5 routines), Digital Key for 7 users, towing +500 kg to 2,500 kg, AI Voice Pilot, in-car gaming.
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