Phate Zhang

At retail, China's NEV penetration rate reached a record 29.7 percent in September.

Xpeng says the G9 comes standard with an 800V high-voltage platform and a 3C ultra-fast charging battery pack across the lineup, underscoring a previously overlooked competency.

CATL is evaluating the expansion of its EVOGO battery swap product into Europe and considering building a third factory there, latest reports say.

What is overlooked is that 3C and 800V SiC are actually standard across all models and a significant upgrade from previous generations, Edison Yu's team said.

CALB said it has previously been the preferred supplier for Xpeng's P7 and P5 sedans, is the main supplier for the G3i, and is now supplying batteries for the G9.

LFP batteries are the right choice for China to avoid resource supply constraints, as the country has sufficient lithium resources but a severe shortage of cobalt and nickel, said BYD's chairman.

BYD is expected to launch models in Europe including the Tang, Han, and the Yuan Plus, which will be locally named the Atto 3.

Nio did not announce what the event will involve, although it can be expected that the ET7 will be formally introduced to European consumers.

Li Auto has moved up the release of the Li L8 by one month and said it will launch and deliver the Li L7 in the first quarter of 2023.

Nio's bosses checked out the construction of the company's Nio House and its first battery swap station in Germany as they are on a 10-day road trip in an ET7.