BYD Denza launches N9 flash charging edition, featuring 9-minute fast charging
The Denza N9 SUV’s flash charging edition starts at 409,800 yuan ($60,260), significantly lower than its previously announced pre-sales price. The flagship SUV is equipped with the second-generation BYD Blade Battery, capable of charging to 97% in 9 minutes. (Denza N9 flash charging edition. Image credit: Denza) BYD’s (HKEX: 1211) premium brand Denza officially launched […]
Li Auto to officially launch L9 Livis flagship SUV with in-house developed chip on May 15
Li L9 Livis is equipped with two in-house developed 5nm M100 smart driving chips, delivering 2,560 TOPS of computing power. Li Auto unveiled the model in February and began pre-sales at 559,800 yuan ($81,890). (Li Xiang, founder, chairman, and CEO of Li Auto, introduced the Li L9 Livis at the Beijing Auto Show in April […]
BYD Denza opens pre-sales for second-gen D9 MPV with faster charging
The second-generation Denza D9 is equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. The pre-sales starting price of the updated MPV has been set at 389,800 yuan ($56,400). (Image credit: Denza) BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for its second-generation D9 […]
Zeekr starts pre-sales for 8X hybrid SUV to expand premium lineup
The Zeekr 8X pre-sales start at 376,800 yuan ($54,640), marking Zeekr’s further expansion into the premium plug-in hybrid market. Equipped with a tri-motor system delivering up to 1,030 kW of combined power, the model is expected to begin mass deliveries in the second quarter. (Zeekr 8X. Image credit: Zeekr) Geely’s premium electric vehicle (EV) brand […]
Geely Galaxy launches V900 extended-range MPV starting at $38,770
The Geely Galaxy V900 boasts a battery range of up to 260 km and a combined range of 1,220 km with a full tank and fully charged battery. The V900 will compete against models including the BYD Denza D9 and Xpeng X9. (Geely Galaxy V900. Image credit: Geely Galaxy) Geely Auto (HKG: 0175) sub-brand Geely […]
Dongfeng Nissan files for NX8 SUV, set to debut in H1 2026
The NX8 is a mid-to-large SUV offering both EREV and BEV options, slated for release in the first half of next year. Measuring 4,870 mm in length, the model features CATL batteries. Dongfeng Nissan, Nissan Motor’s joint venture in China, has filed for the new NX8 mid-to-large SUV (sport utility vehicle), upping its bet in […]
Huawei-backed Aito plans to launch new SUV model M6 in Q2 2026
The Aito M6 is expected to target the RMB 250,000 ($35,180) segment family SUV market, according to a local media report. Aito will launch a facelifted M9 next year and introduce a longer-wheelbase M9L variant. (An Aito M5 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) Aito, a brand jointly developed […]
Tesla launches longest-range new 5-seat Model Y variant in China
The new Model Y variant starts at RMB 288,500 ($40,500) and boasts an 821-km CLTC range, with estimated delivery times of 2-4 weeks. It features a 78.4-kWh battery pack, the same as the 830-km range Model 3. (A screenshot from Tesla’s China website shows a new Model Y variant with an 821-km range.) Tesla (NASDAQ: […]
Huawei-backed Aito launches updated M7 SUV, gets over 10,000 orders in 5 minutes
The updated M7 starts at RMB 279,800 ($39,350) and offers both BEV and EREV options. Pre-orders for the model exceeded 230,000 units since pre-sales began on September 5. (Image credit: Aito) Aito, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Seres Group, has officially launched the updated M7 SUV (sport utility vehicle), refreshing one of […]
Huawei-backed Luxeed to begin pre-sales of updated editions of 2 existing models on Aug 8
Luxeed will begin pre-sales of updated editions of the S7 sedan and R7 coupe SUV on August 8, with official launch expected in September. All models will be equipped with Huawei’s ADS 4 smart driving system and come standard with a 192-channel roof-mounted LiDAR. (Luxeed S7. Image credit: Luxeed) Luxeed, the automotive brand jointly developed […]