Lei Kang

CATL didn't mention what product it will be releasing, but hinted that it is related to faster speeds, possibly new fast-charging battery technology.

Zeekr will initially offer the Zeekr 001 shooting-brake and the Zeekr X urban SUV in Kazakhstan, where they will be available for pre-sale starting in September and delivered to customers in November.

Great Wall has launched the GWM brand in Vietnam and got its first store opened in the country.

Some of the vehicles being recalled have a risk of loss of power, while others have problems with the battery management system's software.

The Neta Aya has the same dimensions as the Neta V, but with a significantly lower starting price.

CATL's global share increased in January-June from January-May, while BYD's decreased slightly.

CATL's battery capacity utilization rate reached 95 percent in 2021, but fell to 60.50 percent in the first half of this year.

Nio's partnerships with the country's oil behemoths underscore its ambition to speed up the expansion of its battery swapping network, industry experts said.

BYD entered the Malaysian passenger car market in December last year, with the first model offered there being the Atto 3. The NEV maker currently has eight stores there.

Great Wall is playing fast catch-up in China's competitive NEV market, as it has fallen behind main rivals in the segment.