Phate Zhang

  • Nio Onvo to start pre-sales of updated L60 SUV in late May, official launch set for June

    The new L60 will add a LiDAR-equipped option and feature Nio's in-house developed Shenji NX9031 chip.

  • Xpeng prepares major product offensive with multiple new filings

    Xpeng filed for G9L, L05, and L03 SUVs, covering both battery electric and extended-range versions.

  • BYD secures 100,000-vehicle order from Car Inc in major push for flash charging

    BYD and Car Inc have reached a 100,000-vehicle procurement agreement to expand the green rental fleet.

  • Nio Onvo starts deliveries of 2026 L90 SUV

    The 2026 Onvo L90 was launched on April 21, with its starting price including the battery pack remaining unchanged at 265,800 yuan ($39,090).

  • Chinese EV makers deny being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking

    EV makers including BYD and Xpeng denied being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking, blaming fake AI-generated lists.

  • CATL plans 40 GWh sodium battery capacity expansion after securing world's largest order

    CATL plans to invest 5 billion yuan ($735 million) to build 40 GWh of sodium-ion battery capacity in Fujian.

  • SAIC Audi starts pre-sales for AUDI E7X SUV with heavy Chinese tech integration

    The AUDI E7X is the second production model of the China-exclusive brand, with pre-sales starting at 289,800 yuan ($42,610).

  • Stellantis deepens Leapmotor tie-up with new Opel EV, Spanish plant transfer

    Stellantis and Leapmotor plan to add a new line at the Zaragoza plant in Spain to produce an all-new Opel electric SUV and Leapmotor's B10 model.

  • Baidu-backed EV truck maker DeepWay files for Hong Kong IPO

    DeepWay delivered 8,020 trucks in 2025, ranking ninth in China's new energy heavy-duty truck market.

  • Nio provides 1 million battery swaps during May Day holiday

    From April 30 to May 6, Nio's 3,839 battery swap stations completed 1,031,469 battery swap services.