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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 14h

The pure electric range has increased from 55 km to 128 km while maintaining the same price at 11,200 USD.

2026 BYD Seal 05 DM-i with 2,000 km range enters market at 11,200 USD

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 16h

2026 Zeekr 001 offers faster charging, improved driver assistance, and higher performance from 37,900 USD.

2026 Zeekr 001 arrives featuring 900 V architecture and LiDAR-based H7 system in China

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 20h

Leapmotor unveiled the all-black interior of the B05 electric hatchback, featuring a panoramic roof and minimalist design.

Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback interior revealed ahead of launch in China

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 1d

BYD’s Ocean Network lineup transitions as the Song Plus exits domestic production, succeeded by the Sealion 06 hybrid and EV.

Over 1.5 Million sold: BYD Song Plus rumoured to end production in China, company responds

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 1d

Arcfox enters extended range market with Alpha T5 EREV.

Arcfox’s first EREV SUV with CATL battery set for late October launch

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 1d

New NEV tax exemption rules in China: PHEVs require over 100 km electric range.

China adjusts NEV tax break policy: PHEV must exceed 100 km electric range

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 1d

Production of Geely’s Starray EM-i begins in Indonesia, marking expansion into Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Geely Starray EM-i starts production in Indonesia for global markets

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 1d

Geely launches the 2026 Geome Xingyuan EV in China, with new paint colours, and Star Limited Edition, starting from 9,260 USD.

Geely’s 2026 Geome Xingyuan compact hatch launches from 9,260 USD in China

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 1d

Great Wall Motor restructures its direct sales network, rebranding stores as “Wey New Energy Direct” and removing Tank models.

GWM restructures direct sales: Tank withdraws, “Wey New Energy Direct” established in China

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 1d

Slight grow after two months of decline.

Tesla China back to slight growth in September, selling cars

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

BYD produced its 14 millionth vehicle in Brazil, with President Lula personally taking ownership.

BYD marks 14 millionth NEV milestone with delivery to Brazil’s Head of State

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

Volkswagen's second ID.UNYX model for China revealed.

Volkswagen ID.UNYX 07 revealed in Chinese regulatory filings: larger Size, single Motor, 2026 launch

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

BYD's new Yangwang U7 pushes total output to 1,341 hp with other specifications remain largely unchanged.

BYD’s Yangwang U7 gets power upgrade from 1287 hp to 1341 hp

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

The EREV powertrain consists of a 1.5T engine as the range extender that outputs 148 hp and an electric motor that outputs 241 hp.

Xpeng adds EREV variant to its P7+ sedan lineup

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

The updated BYD Atto 3 will have an extra 107 hp in China as the 2026 model applied for a domestic sales license.

Updated BYD Atto 3 to have an extra 107 hp in China

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

In September, Geely Galaxy sold 29,047 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 122%.

Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 PHEV sedan exposed: 4.9-meter, NordThor Hybrid 2.0

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

The article is being updated with details. Tesla will soon add the Long Range RWD variant of the Model Y to its lineup in China, a regulator revealed today, as the US automaker has ...

The longest range Tesla Model Y variant revelaed by regulator in China, over 800 km CLTC

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

Nio ES9 is coming.

Nio ES9 spyshots reveal massive dimensions next to China’s largest electric SUV

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 2d

CATL will not start mass production of solid state batteries with 2,000 km range in 2027.

CATL denies rumours of 2,000 km solid-state battery mass production in 2027

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 3d

Hongqi’s new off-road SUV to reveal official name at 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show in November

Hongqi’s first hardcore off-road SUV to reveal official name at 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 3d

Harmony Intelligent Mobility exceeded 48,500 firm orders during the October holiday, led by strong Aito M7 performance across its lineup.

Huawei’s HIMA surpasses 48,500 firm orders during China’s National Day holidays

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 3d

The Geely EX5 electric crossover enters the UK market with a starting price of 31,990 GBP (42,970 USD). It boasts 215 hp and a 60.2 kWh pack.

Geely EX5 electric SUV enters the UK for 42,970 USD

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 3d

Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid sedan in China, the N6, pairs a 1.5L NR15 engine with a 21.1 kWh LFP battery.

Nissan N6 PHEV set for Q4 2025 launch, as new 1.5L engine enters production in China

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 3d

BYD is on fire in the largest EU market.

BYD sales surged 2,225% in Germany in September

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CarNewsChina @carnewschina.bsky.social · 4d

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced a breakthrough in the field of solid-state lithium batteries by inventing a flexible pack.

Chinese Academy of Sciences announced a breakthrough in solid-state batteries

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