New EREVs from XPeng, EVs from international brands, battery swapping cars, and even a diesel revealed in quiet month. October’s MIIT filings have revealed a somewhat eclectic collection of drivetrains with more models going the way of EREV, new EVs from abroad, a couple of battery swap-capable cars, and even a diesel, in what seems…

Latest iteration of iconic electric shooting brake also gets rear Queen seat and up to 810km of range. Zeekr has officially unveiled the updated 001 electric shooting brake with the update bringing a 900-volt platform and record 12C fast charging from its next generation Golden Brick battery. Other changes include a “Starry Sky Concert Hall”…

GWM’s electric brand turns to SUVs for the first time and targets urban families with funky styling and extra space. Great Wall Motor’s Ora brand has officially unveiled the Ora 5, a compact electric SUV with an expected starting price below RMB120,000 (£12,500 / $16,900 / €14,400). The five-seat crossover offers Ora’s typical cutesy design…

New compact electric SUV targets family market with 501km range and advanced driver assistance systems. Li Auto has launched the i6, a streamlined mid-to-large crossover that marks the Chinese manufacturer’s electric entry into the sub-RMB 300,000 market segment with pricing starting from RMB 249,800 (£26,100 / $35,100 / €29,900). The five-seat SUV offers up to…

Epic months for nearly every brand with monthly records being set at many brands. China’s September NEV sales and deliveries are coming in during the Chinese national holiday, so some of these might take a few days, but we’ll be posting the numbers right here as they come in. This month is often called Golden…

Dongfeng’s premium brand launches extended plug-in hybrid saloon with 1,400km total range and Huawei’s ADAS system on board. Dongfeng’s premium Voyah brand has opened pre-sales for the Passion L, a large plug-in hybrid saloon measuring 5.1 metres in length and offering up to 1,400km of total range. The model incorporates Huawei’s advanced driver assistance technology…

Warren Buffett’s investment firm sells remaining shares as Chinese automaker faces growth challenges and intensifying competition. Berkshire Hathaway has completed its exit from BYD after selling its remaining shareholding in the Chinese electric vehicle and battery manufacturer, ending a 14-year investment that generated substantial returns for Warren Buffett’s conglomerate. The final share disposal occurred through…

BYD’s premium brand unveils track-focused hypercar variant with enhanced aerodynamics and performance upgrades targeting global supercar market. BYD’s luxury Yangwang brand has unveiled the U9 Xtreme, a track-focused variant of its electric hypercar that achieved a top speed of 496.22kph and completed a Nürburgring lap in 6 minutes 59.157 seconds. The Xtreme edition features enhanced…

Chinese smartphone maker addresses potential system malfunctions in standard edition models as regulatory investigation concludes. Xiaomi has announced a recall of 116,887 SU7 Standard Edition vehicles in China following safety concerns related to the autopilot system, marking the company’s first major automotive recall since launching its EV division. The recall affects vehicles manufactured between February…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer launches updated flagship SUV with enhanced battery technology and autonomous driving capabilities starting from RMB 468,000 (£48,200 / $65,600). NIO has officially launched the third-generation ES8 electric SUV at NIO Day 2025, with the flagship model featuring significant improvements in range, technology, and design refinements. The updated six or seven-seater SUV…