China starts pilot transportation of EV batteries by rail with participation of CATL, BYD
Currently 90 percent of China's power batteries are transported by road, and rail transportation is expected to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
BYD reportedly developing its own smart driving chip
BYD is developing a smart driving chip with a computing power of 80 TOPS that will be used in the company's models priced between RMB 80,000 ($11,060) and RMB 300,000, according to local media.
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China further shortened to 1-3 weeks
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China has been shortened from 2-4 weeks previously to 1-3 weeks, while the Model Y remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks.
BYD's Dynasty lineup set to sell 2 million units this year, exec says
In the January-October period, sales of the Dynasty lineup exceeded 1.58 million units, contributing about half of the BYD brand's sales in the same period.
Porsche recalls 15,906 Taycan EVs in China due to battery fire risk
A short circuit may occur inside the power battery module of some of the vehicles included in this recall, which in extreme cases may lead to thermal runaway of the battery module.
Zeekr begins deliveries of Zeekr X SUV in HK
Zeekr has completed the first 100 deliveries of the Zeekr X in Hong Kong, with local deliveries of the Zeekr 009 MPV set to begin soon.
Leapmotor B10 makes domestic debut, to hit market in Q1 2025
The B10 is the first model in Leapmotor's B-series, which has two other models coming in 2025.
BYD Denza launches Z9 sedan with starting price of $46,320
The Denza Z9 is available in PHEV and BEV variants, and its tri-motor powertrain allows the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
BYD signs deal to set up electric bus manufacturing base in Azerbaijan
BYD expects to produce around 200 electric buses per year in Azerbaijan between 2025 and 2028.
Xpeng targets 20,000 monthly production capacity for Mona M03 by Chinese New Year
Xpeng has delivered more than 10,000 units of the Mona M03 for the second consecutive month since its launch, and the model's production capacity was increased by 40 percent in November.