Lei Kang

The launch of the Smart #5 EHD marks the brand's shift from offering only pure electric cars to also developing hybrid models.

It features four LiDAR sensors supporting 360-degree perception coverage with centimeter-level accuracy.

The new team, led directly by Xiaomi's founder, is responsible for setting the technical direction for its next-generation EV technology architecture.

The average transaction price for HIMA models this month stood at RMB 390,000 ($54,930).

The coPILOT system has secured orders from domestic Chinese automakers and is scheduled for mass production and delivery in 2026.

Shangjie's vehicles will not be built on the dedicated platform developed by SAIC and Huawei until the third model, a local media outlet reported.

Chery has become the latest automaker to pledge subsidies to mitigate the impact of China's purchase tax incentive phase-out.

The Lafa 5 would be officially launched in China in the fourth quarter, with deliveries starting in the first half of 2026, Leapmotor previously said.

The current Stelato S9 starts at RMB 309,800 ($43,500), targeting the premium executive sedan market.

For customers who order any Xiaomi EV model on or before November 30, it will cover the potential loss of tax incentives resulting from delayed deliveries.